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Aptenia – 1 package – 8 trays of 100g
106,66 €
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Herbs are made to order: Order no later than Monday at 9:00 for delivery Friday of the same week.
Herbs are sold ONLY by the full case.
Aptenia (Aptenia cordifolia) is a plant whose leaves and flowers are both edible. The plant is appreciated in gastronomy, including in French cuisine, where the succulent leaves are used as a green element in various dishes.
The leaves have a juicy texture and a flavor reminiscent of spinach with light bitter and mildly salty notes. They can be used both raw and cooked, where they are used in the same way as spinach.
In addition to the leaves, the flowers and young stems can also be eaten.
The leaves are hand-picked to ensure consistent quality and freshness.
Characteristics
- Type: Edible leaves and flowers
- Species: Aptenia cordifolia
- Color: Green leaves with small pink flowers
- Taste: Reminiscent of spinach, slightly bitter and mildly salty
- Texture: Juicy
- Net weight: 100 g
- Hand-picked
Use
- Salads and cold dishes
- Filling in tarts and empanadas
- Vegetable dishes and sautés
- Soups and stews
- Pickling
Storage
Store refrigerated at 4–8 °C
Cultivation
The plants are selected and propagated locally, and all varieties are natural and without genetic modification.
Herbs are made to order: Order no later than Monday at 9:00 for delivery Friday of the same week.
Aptenia (Aptenia cordifolia) is a plant whose leaves and flowers are both edible. The plant is appreciated in gastronomy, including in French cuisine, where the succulent leaves are used as a green element in various dishes.
Herbs are sold ONLY by the full case.
The leaves have a juicy texture and a flavor reminiscent of spinach with light bitter and mildly salty notes. They can be used both raw and cooked, where they are used in the same way as spinach.
In addition to the leaves, the flowers and young stems can also be eaten.
The leaves are hand-picked to ensure consistent quality and freshness.
Characteristics
- Type: Edible leaves and flowers
- Species: Aptenia cordifolia
- Color: Green leaves with small pink flowers
- Taste: Reminiscent of spinach, slightly bitter and mildly salty
- Texture: Juicy
- Net weight: 100 g
- Hand-picked
Use
- Salads and cold dishes
- Filling in tarts and empanadas
- Vegetable dishes and sautés
- Soups and stews
- Pickling
Storage
Store refrigerated at 4–8 °C
Cultivation
The plants are selected and propagated locally, and all varieties are natural and without genetic modification.SKU: HB006
Country: Spain
If you place your order before 12:00 noon, Monday–Thursday, we will dispatch your order the same day.
- You can expect a delivery time of 1–2 days.
- We do not dispatch orders on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
- If you are interested in a made-to-order item, please contact us at sales@gourmetengros.com.
Delivery of chilled goods:
All chilled goods are shipped securely in insulated boxes with plenty of ice packs, so your package stays cold during transport. We guarantee that the package remains cold for up to 12 hours after arrival at the selected parcel shop. Please make sure to collect your package promptly. If the package is collected later than 12 hours after arrival, the right to make a complaint is void.
Shipping of frozen goods to private customers:
All frozen goods shipped to private customers are sent to thaw in the insulated box. Please order your items according to when you need them. You can always choose your preferred delivery date at checkout.
If you do NOT wish to receive your frozen goods thawed, you can purchase frozen shipping here. Please note that we only guarantee that your goods remain frozen for up to 12 hours after delivery to the parcel shop. Therefore, make sure to collect your package promptly.
