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Organic Turnip Top Pesto – Luisa Pantaleo

-185g glass jar. For the production of Turnip Top Pesto, freshly harvested turnip tops are used. After they are washed and cleaned of tougher stems and yellowed leaves, they are cooked in water previously brought to a boil until tender. PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES: Freshly harvested turnip greens are used for the production of Pesto di Cime di rapa. After they are washed and cleaned of tougher stems and yellowed leaves, they are cooked in water previously brought to a boil until tender. They are then drained , squeezed and allowed to cool. Once cool, they are blended together almonds, chilies, oil, garlic and lemon juice to obtain a cream. The resulting product is finally placed in jars that after being hermetically sealed are placed in pasteurization racks where they remain immersed for 15 minutes in water brought to a temperature of 102°C, until a temperature of 87°C is reached at the core of the product itself. PAIRINGS: Pesto di cime di rapa is excellent for seasoning orecchiette, pasta, baked recipes, pizzas, panzerotti, etc… HANDLING and STORAGE: Keep away from sources of light and heat. Store the product in rooms with good hygienic conditions and a temperature not exceeding 33°C. Do not extend storage beyond the maximum shelf life indicated on the package. Packaging is fragile because the material used is glass, which cannot withstand excessive shock or static loads. Avoid stacking more than 10 boxes, bumping or tipping the packaging. If a box is tipped over, check the condition of the packages contained inside (there should be no cracks, chips, cracks, dents in the lid, etc.). If the package is not intact, send for disposal. Once the jar is opened, store in the refrigerator at a temperature of +4°C. PACKAGING MATERIALS: The product is packaged in clear glass jars intended for food use. The lids are made of steel with a food-grade rubber membrane that ensures the package is airtight and prevents direct contact of the product with metal. VISUAL EXAMINATION : Pesto di Cime di Rapa presents the green color characteristic of turnip greens. OLFACTIVE EX AMINATION: Upon opening, one immediately smells the scent of turnip greens and lemon juice, followed by the aroma of garlic and almonds. GUSTATIVE EXAMINATION : Particularly strong taste. -Ingredients: Turnip greens*, almonds, chili pepper*, oil, garlic, lemon juice*, vinegar (*from organic farming). Shelf-Life: 36 months. Allergens: Almonds. Low-fat product, no added nitrites or nitrates, no preservatives, no GMOs. Nutritional values per 100g of product: 55.55Kcal, Total fat 3.65g, Protein 1.9g, Carbohydrates 3.55g, Cholesterol 0mg.