{"id":2592,"date":"2025-06-11T06:55:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T06:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palimex.it\/product\/carciofi-congelati\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T07:46:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T07:46:45","slug":"artichokes","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/palimex.it\/en\/artichokes\/","title":{"rendered":"Artichokes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>Artichokes \u2013 Quality, Tradition and Competitiveness<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Palimex is one of Italy\u2019s leading distributors of artichokes for the industrial and food processing sectors.<\/b><\/span> In 2021 alone, we imported over 2,000 tons of this valuable vegetable, confirming our role as a trusted supplier for companies looking for a reliable, consistent, and high-quality product.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><b>Origin and variety<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">We offer the violet variety of artichoke, selected for its excellent organoleptic properties. It is grown in the fertile area of the Nile Delta, a region with particularly favorable climatic conditions for winter vegetable cultivation. Thanks to our long-standing collaboration with a local partner, we have transferred the technical know-how necessary to achieve a quality that matches\u2014and sometimes exceeds\u2014that of European-grown artichokes, while maintaining a significant economic advantage.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><b>Seasonality<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Our artichokes are grown following the natural seasonal cycle of the region of origin, with harvests concentrated between November and March. This timing ensures a product grown in ideal conditions, with a high heart yield and a compact structure\u2014perfect for industrial processing.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><b>Available types<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">We offer two main preservation methods, each suited to different production needs:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><b>Frozen artichokes<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">The frozen product preserves the color, texture, and flavor, maintaining all nutritional properties. It is the ideal choice for those seeking a natural base for further processing or use in ready meals, catering, gastronomy, and mass food service.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><b>Artichokes in brine<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">The brined product is particularly suited for canning companies. It is ideal for processing into marinated artichokes, mixed appetizers, or gourmet toppings. Brining helps retain the compact structure of the artichoke and simplifies further processing.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><b>Health benefits of artichokes<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Artichokes are not only appreciated for their taste but also for their health properties:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">they support liver and digestive function thanks to the presence of cynarin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">they are low in calories and high in fiber, useful in balanced diets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">they contain natural antioxidants and minerals such as potassium, iron, and magnesium<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><b>Why choose Palimex<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Choosing Palimex means relying on an experienced partner offering a fully controlled supply chain, punctual logistics, and consistent quality standards\u2014thanks to direct oversight of the raw material from cultivation to processing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artichokes \u2013 Quality, Tradition and Competitiveness Palimex is one of Italy\u2019s leading distributors of artichokes for the industrial and food processing sectors. 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