Tuscan Finocchiona 100g

Tuscan Finocchiona

Traditional Fennel Salami

“salami of the crafty”

The Tuscan Finocchiona

Finocchiona is a traditional Tuscan cured meat, renowned for its unique and enveloping flavour.

Produced with a delicate, fine-grained dough, its peculiarity lies in the addition of fennel seeds, which give the salami an unmistakable aroma and a softness that delights the palate.

This product is ideal for those who love the authentic and genuine flavours of Tuscan tradition.

Main features:

• Unmistakable Flavor: The aroma of fennel seeds blends harmoniously with the sweetness of pork, creating a unique balance of flavors.
• Soft Consistency: Finocchiona stands out for its softness, which makes it pleasant to the palate.
• Tuscan Tradition: A cured meat that embodies centuries of Tuscan culinary tradition.
• Gluten and Lactose Free: Also suitable for those with food intolerances.

Tasting Tips:

• Excellent served thinly sliced, accompanied by Tuscan bread and a glass of Chianti.
• Perfect for a mixed cold cuts and cheese platter.
• Ideal for enriching sandwiches and bruschetta.

Background:

Finocchiona has ancient roots in the Tuscan culinary tradition, dating back to the Middle Ages. Its origin is linked to the need to preserve pork and the use of wild fennel, abundant in the region, as an alternative to pepper, an expensive and difficult to find spice.

• Medieval Origins:
  • Finocchiona was born as a poor cured meat, linked to peasant traditions.
  • Wild fennel, with its intense aroma, was used to mask any defects in the meat and to give a distinctive flavour to the salami.
• “Salami dei Clevi”:
  • Because of fennel’s ability to alter the perception of flavors, Finocchiona was sometimes used to “fool” buyers, offering them inferior quality salami. Hence the nickname “salami of the crafty”.
• Tuscan Tradition:
  • Over the centuries, Finocchiona has become a symbol of Tuscan gastronomy, a cured meat appreciated for its unique flavor and quality.

Match with:

Finocchiona lends itself to numerous combinations, both traditional and innovative:

• Traditional:
  • Tuscan bread, possibly plain, to enhance the flavour of the salami.
  • Tuscan pecorino cheeses, fresh or aged, for a contrast of flavors.
  • Chianti Classico wine, with its balance of acidity and tannins.
  • Tuscan Olives.
• Innovative:
  • Fruit mustards, for a sweet and sour combination.
  • Fig jams or caramelized onions, for a gourmet touch.
  • Fresh fennel salads, for a reminder of the main flavor.
  • Craft beer, especially amber or spicy ones.

Ingredients:

• Pork
• Sale
• Natural flavors
• Spices
• Garlic
• Sugars (dextrose, sucrose)
• Antioxidant: E300, E301 (Sodium ascorbate)
• Preservative: E252 (Potassium nitrate)

Nutritional Values ​​(per 100g):

• Energy value: 398 Kcal / 1652 KJ
• Fat: 25,00 g (of which saturated: 8,60 g)
• Carbohydrates: 0,50 g (of which sugars: 0,05 g)
• Protein: 30,70 g
• Salt: 2,00 g

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