{"product_id":"i-contadini-sun-dried-zucchini","title":"I Contadini Sun Dried Zucchini","description":"\u003cp\u003eNaturally sun-dried zucchini, hand-picked in the fields of Puglia, Italy, and preserved in high-quality extra virgin olive oil. These thin slices of zucchini are gently sun-dried to enhance their natural sweetness and concentrated flavour, resulting in a rich, authentic Italian delicacy. Ideal for antipasti platters, pasta dishes, bruschetta toppings, or served alongside grilled meats. A simple, delicious way to add a taste of southern Italy to your table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducer: I Contadini\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegion: Lecce, Puglia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize: 230g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducer Info: The \"I Contadini\" farm is a third generation family business based in the Puglia region of Italy. Puglia is known for its excellent growing climate for all sorts of grains, olive trees and vegetables. I Contadini utilises this optimal climate to grow wonderfully flavorful vegetables for their preserves and spreads, made with their grandparents' recipes. Simply translated, 'I Contadini' is Italian for 'the farmers' or 'the peasants.' The farmers' lives exist within 30 hectares of land where they grow a variety of vegetables on the open field, including peppers, eggplant, artichokes, olives, and tomatoes. The company operates all aspects of the business: growing the produce, naturally drying vegetables in the hot Italian sun, and preparing the jars for retail. The drying of the vegetables in the sun is an ancient practice and now almost totally abandoned. This is a shame as the delicate practice delivers a totally unique result in the produce: perfect aromas, aesthetic appearance, and texture coupled with the conservation of essential vitamins, proteins, and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Contadini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42238671487022,"sku":"ICSDZ01","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/9173\/files\/20260407093751_290187-original_8e7bb90e-2544-44c5-8345-7a4b44d75ea7.jpg?v=1778800384","url":"https:\/\/mercato.com.au\/products\/i-contadini-sun-dried-zucchini","provider":"Mercato","version":"1.0","type":"link"}