Caroselle, wild fennel

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Puglian caroselle are the young flower heads of the wild fennel that grows spontaneously in Salento: hand-picked in spring and preserved in vinegar. Strong, slightly bitter and aromatic. 280 g jar.

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Data sheet

Manufacturer: Laterradipuglia Conserve
Reference: LTP-CAP-CAROSELLE
Origin area: Lecce / Salento
GMO Free: Si
Handmade product: Si
Formato: 120 gr
Allergens: Contains: SULPHITES (wine vinegar).
Ingredients: Wine vinegar (SULPHITES), caruselle (fennel flowers) 43%.
Preservation liquid: Aceto
Suitable for: Vegani
Nutritional info: Average values per 100 g
Energy 141 kJ / 34 kcal
Fat 0.2 g
– of which saturates 0 g
Carbohydrate 5.8 g
– of which sugars 0 g
Fibre 3.1 g
Protein 1.0 g
Salt 0 g
Short production line / 0 Km: Si

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EAN13: 8053689160178

Description

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Puglian Caroselle in Vinegar

“The wild taste of Salento, in a jar.”

The young flower heads of wild Salento fennel, gathered in spring and preserved in vinegar. A product that is almost impossible to find outside Puglia, typical of Salento.

Wild Salento fennel Spring harvest Preserved in vinegar

Puglian caroselle are the young, tender inflorescences of the wild fennel that grows spontaneously in the Salento countryside. The name comes from the Salento dialect: *carosa* means young girl — and caroselle are exactly that, the wild fennel flowers picked at their most tender moment.

They are gathered in spring and preserved in wine vinegar. The preservation method enhances their distinctive flavour: strong, slightly bitter, aromatic. A product that is almost impossible to find outside Salento.

💡	A common confusion: caroselle (wild fennel flowers) are a completely different product from caroselli, the native Puglian cucumbers with a short, squat shape. Two different products, almost the same name.

The story

A foraging tradition

Caroselle are not cultivated: they are gathered. Wild fennel grows in fields and along roadsides, and its flower heads are picked by hand on the right spring days. It is a seasonal product in the truest sense: it comes only once a year, for a few weeks.

Preserving them in vinegar is the traditional technique that makes them available all year round. It is not just a practical matter: the vinegar balances the bitterness of the wild fennel and creates a flavour that has become an integral part of Salento cuisine. The aroma of wild fennel is also more intense and complex than that of cultivated fennel.

How to use them

In the kitchen and at the table

🍽 Antipasto and boards Caroselle in vinegar are a classic Salento antipasto. Serve them on a board with olives, vegetables in oil, friselle and local cheeses.	🐙 With meat and fish They go very well with grilled meats, octopus and mackerel. The sour, bitter flavour balances the fat and cleanses the palate.
🥗 In salads Add them to raw or cooked vegetable salads for character. A few caroselle are enough to change the whole profile of a dish.	🫙 At the end of a meal A few flower heads at the end of a meal: that is exactly how Salento tradition enjoys them — simple, straight from the jar.

Product sheet

At a glance

Product	Caroselle: wild fennel flower heads in vinegar
Size	280 g jar
Harvest	By hand, in spring
Preserved in	Wine vinegar
Origin	Salento, Puglia
Flavour	Strong, slightly bitter, aromatic

Frequently asked questions

Everything you want to know

What are Puglian caroselle?

Caroselle are the young flower heads of the wild fennel typical of Salento, gathered in spring and preserved in vinegar. The name comes from the Salento dialect: *carosa* means young girl.

What is the difference between caroselle and caroselli?

They are two completely different products despite the similar name. Caroselle are wild fennel flower heads preserved in vinegar. Caroselli are native Puglian cucumbers, short and squat, eaten raw like a fruit or in fresh salads.

When are they harvested?

In spring. It is a strictly seasonal product: the fresh harvest lasts only a few weeks a year, then the caroselle are kept in vinegar for the rest of the year.

Can you find them outside Puglia?

Rarely. It is a hyper-local product, tied to foraging in the fields of Salento. Outside Puglia they are found almost only in shops selling typical Puglian products.

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The wild taste of Salento, in a jar

Puglian caroselle in vinegar: wild fennel flower heads hand-picked in spring. Almost impossible to find outside Puglia, authentic and uncompromising.

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August 21, 2020

I could not eat them because it was a mute package. There was not any expiration date, any list of ingredients or any basic information. Not safe to eat them. Not to be recommended

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