Mandarin Jam

76g of fruit (tangerines) per 100g of finished product.

The sweet and intoxicating scent of mandarin, enclosed in a handmade jam with a very high percentage of fruit.

The Mandarin Jam of Trappist Monastery of Vitorchiano

This Mandarin Marmalade is a masterpiece of fragrance and sweetness, crafted with care and dedication by the Trappist Nuns of Vitorchiano. This product stands out for its exceptional fruit content: a full 76 grams of mandarins per 100 grams of finished product, far exceeding quality standards.
The recipe is faithful to tradition and disarmingly simple: just mandarins and sugar. Mandarin, thanks to its natural balance of sweetness and a light tartness from the peel, creates a jam with a full, intoxicating, and unmistakable flavor. The monastery's slow, artisanal processing preserves the aroma of the essential oils, ensuring a pure and intense flavor experience.

The roots of this jam lie in artisanal knowledge

Marmalade, by definition, is a citrus-based preparation. This version with mandarin celebrates a fruit beloved for its sweetness and intense aroma, which has always symbolized winter and celebration. In monasteries, making marmalade was a way to preserve the richness of the harvest, a practice that required patience and knowledge.
The Trappist Monastery of Vitorchiano keeps this art alive, selecting mandarins and processing them with a meticulous care that is reflected in the superior quality of the final product. The result is a dense marmalade, rich in zest and with an extraordinarily aromatic flavor.

Choosing Mandarin Jam means taking care of yourself

The very high percentage of mandarins (76%) makes this jam a natural and concentrated source of Vitamin C, essential for immune support, and fibre (especially in the peel), useful for digestive health.
Being a handcrafted product with a very short list of ingredients, it's a genuine option, free from preservatives, artificial colorings, or thickeners. It's the ideal choice for a breakfast that combines the pleasure of a sweet and enveloping flavor with the benefits of a precious fruit.

Best Use: Mandarin Marmalade 400g

• INTENSE AND FRAGRANT BREAKFAST

Mandarin jam is perfect to start the day, spread on toast, on Ancient Grain Croissant with Organic Chocolate 400g or on toasted bread. For a Mediterranean breakfast, enjoy it with the creaminess of Lazio buffalo ricotta and a thread of Treja Wildflower Honey.

• FILLING AND CAKE MAKING

Its intense flavor makes it an excellent filling for tarts, cakes, and butter cookies, where the mandarin aroma can truly express itself. It's also excellent for frosting desserts or as a topping for cheesecakes.

• GOURMET ACCOMPANIMENT WITH CHEESES

The sweetness of the citrus pairs well with fresh and slightly salty cheeses. Serve it on a cutting board with a taste of Buffalo Primo Sale 200g – White, or spread on Organic Taralli – Traditional for an unexpected sweet and sour aperitif.

The Producer: Trappist Monastery of Vitorchiano

Il Trappist Monastery of Vitorchiano It's a place of spirituality where work is carried out with care and dedication. The nuns are dedicated to artisanal production, ensuring that each jar of jam is a concentration of authenticity, made with simple ingredients and respecting traditional techniques.

Ingredients

Mandarins, sugar. Fruit used per 100g of finished product: 76g. Single piece: 400g jar. Store in the refrigerator after opening.

Nutritional values ​​(average nutritional values ​​per 100g)

• Energy: 228,6kcal /971,3kj
• Fat: 0,2g (of which saturated fatty acids <0,1g)
• Carbohydrates: 56g (of which sugars: 56g)
• Protein 0,7g
• Salt 1,3mg

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