What gives it its taste and how to recognise it
- grown exclusively in its area of origin (Campania)
- planted in hilly areas
- foliage highly ventilated
- leaves properly protect the fruits from the sun’s rays
- harvested when colouring is around 10%
- ripened on the ground on beds of straw and hemp cloth
- sugar content of above 12° Brix
- balanced sugar/acidity ratio
- even, stripy red colour
- round shape with flat top and bottom
- crunchy, juicy flesh.
Nutritional and nutraceutical value
- energy content: 40 Kcal/100g;
- rich in: vitamin A, B group vitamins, vitamin C, oxalic acid and malic acid;
- benefits: helps lower total cholesterol and increase HDL (the so-called good cholesterol).
