{"product_id":"carciofi-bio-big","title":"Organic Artichokes Big","description":"\u003cp\u003eBox of 20 Organic Artichoke Heads var. Opal. Approx. 8 Kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h3\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCynara scolymus var Opal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow does Opal stand out?\u003cbr\u003eIt has an extremely pleasant and inviting visual appearance, its colour is similar to that of Violet de Provence, with a rounded and tightly closed head at the base and pointed at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt features a large, globose-ovoid shaped head, large in size with a large receptacle, and unarmed bracts that are green with evident violet hues.\u003cbr\u003eThe edible part consists of the flower heads harvested while still in bud with tightly closed leaves and with a 10-15 cm portion of the stem attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"h3\"\u003eUse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is consumed cooked in a pressure cooker, fried or boiled, but also raw, sliced into thin strips for \"pinzimonio\" (a dipping sauce).\u003cbr\u003eThe smaller, more tender heads are used to prepare preserves in oil.\u003cbr\u003eArtichokes have a high content of fibre, organic acids (tannins) and iron. Among various substances, they contain cynarin, a principle with choleretic and cholagogue action that therefore regulates intestinal functions. They also have tonic, diuretic and hypocholesterolemic activity. Due to these properties, the plant is recommended for those suffering from liver disease, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, colitis, and eczema.\u003cbr\u003eIts use is not recommended for pregnant women due to its anti-galactogenic effect and for small children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danilo Magnano Az. Agr. Biologica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52660468973906,"sku":"CRC_B_20","price":32.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/9532\/0402\/files\/carciofi_bio_opal_2.jpg?v=1770578728","url":"https:\/\/arancebio.it\/en\/products\/carciofi-bio-big","provider":"Arancebio.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}