Natoora Venetian Radicchio Castelfranco
£3.95
Product information
FLAVOUR IS A FRONTIER
Natoora Venetian Radicchio Castelfranco
- Luca grows his Castelfranco Radicchio from seeds that his family have saved for generations, selecting plants uniquely suited to varying stages of the growing season.
- Following a period of field-growth, Luca forces his radicchio. This traditional process is the key to genuine flavour, but intensive agriculture has brought it to the brink of extinction.
- The plants are left in a blacked-out room for up to 20 days. Here, a strictly-controlled temperature and ventilation system simulate a second phase of growth. Unable to photosynthesise, crisp, vibrant heads are formed.
- A final cold shock and rinse in warm water draws out the buttery texture, crisp ribs and stark colouration. Each Castelfranco is then trimmed and opened up by hand.
Take it further
- Tossed with blood oranges and ricotta.
- Tossed in lemon oil and hazelnuts, served with fish.
Natoora's radical approach to seasonal sourcing is shaping the future of food
- We are revolutionising the food system.
- We work direct with growers who value flavour, biodiversity and heritage over yield.
- We give them the support they need to build a better future for food, rooted in small scale, sustainable agriculture that gives back to our planet.
Country of Origin
Italy
Product life guaranteed for 3 days excluding delivery day.
Storage
Preparation and Usage
- Tossed in lemon oil and hazelnuts, served with fish.
Package Type
Recycling Information
Recyclable
Other Information
Keep refrigerated.
Brand
He perseveres with sand-forcing for the delicately-balanced flavour, dense texture and standout colour that only this unique method of growing can produce.
Antonello's plants mature slowly in open fields, harvested only once the first frost has fallen. This guarantees a concentrated, less bitter flavour.
Grown without the use of chemical sprays or fertilisers, we source this during its natural season of November to March.
We are revolutionising the food system.
We work direct with growers who value flavour, biodiversity and heritage over yield.
We give them the support they need to build a better future for food, rooted in small scale, sustainable agriculture that gives back to our planet.
Manufacturer
108-114 Druid Street,
SE1 2HH.
Country of Packing
Return To Address
St. James's Road,
London,
SE16 4RA.
| Typical Values | per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 96.2 |
| Energy (kcal) | 23 |
| Fat (g) | 0.3 |
| thereof Sat Fat (g) | 0.1 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 3.6 |
| thereof Total Sugar (g) | 0.6 |
| Protein (g) | 1.4 |
| Fibre (g) | 0.9 |
| Salt (g) | <0.1 |
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Ratings and reviews
Customer reviews (40)
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Nothing special
I love chicory and radicchio and eat it several times a week. I found this variety disappointing. Very expensive and nothing special, I wouldn't buy again.
Very inconsistent
Ive had one excellent one - large, crunchy and flavoursome and two limp, small, tasteless ones. Its too expensive to risk again I think.
fabulous colour and taste
Sometimes the traditional radicchio from natoora is very small but this was much bigger
I love It, but
I love every type of Radicchio. This is very tasty indeed, although compared to the other Natooras radicchios, this specifically always arrives a bit old, sad, floppy. Still buy it because I can only find it here and I love radicchio when in season, I just wish it could arrive in a slightly better shape!
a thing of beauty
Mine was plump, fresh and huge and I enjoyed it with a simple french dressing. Best eaten on the first or second day. Thank you Ocado for stocking this beauteous item.
Pretty
This has to be the prettiest lettuce I have ever seen, and makes a stunning backdrop to a pear, goats cheese and walnut salad. Its cream coloured with pink streaks, like raspberry ripple. However, the quality is not great and so has to be used on the day of delivery. It tastes like white chicory.
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