Barters

The Apulian vegetable halfway between cucumber and melon

Crunchy, thirst-quenching, and with a delicate flavor, the refreshing secret of Puglia's summers is captivating with every bite.

Barattiere: Authenticity and Artisan Flavor

The Barattiere is a typical vegetable from Puglia, botanically related to the melon but similar in flavor and use to the cucumber. Its distinctive feature is its extreme freshness combined with a complete lack of bitterness: the flesh is crunchy, juicy, and delicately sweet, much more digestible than the common cucumber. Round in shape and with a smooth, light green skin, it is harvested unripe and eaten strictly raw. It is a product deeply rooted in the Bari area, where it is a staple of summer cuisine. It retains its clean flavor and extraordinary thirst-quenching properties. A small jewel of Southern Italy's fruit and vegetable biodiversity.
 
 
 

The roots of this vegetable are deep in tradition

The Barattiere has ancient origins in the Apulian countryside, particularly in the Bari and Fasano area, where it was grown as a sweeter and more digestible alternative to cucumber. Its dialect name speaks to a centuries-old peasant tradition of selecting the varieties best suited to the region's hot, arid climate. For generations, it was a refreshing summer vegetable, consumed in the fields during long working days for its thirst-quenching properties. It was part of that humble yet expert cuisine that made the most of seasonal produce, avoiding waste. Today, it is being rediscovered and valued as a quintessential Apulian product, a symbol of a gastronomic heritage worthy of preservation. Its history is steeped in red earth and Mediterranean sunshine.
 
 
 

Choosing the Barattiere means taking care of yourself

The Barattiere is mostly water, making it an extremely hydrating and thirst-quenching food, ideal for hot summer days. It's low in calories, making it perfect for a light diet and for those looking to stay fit. Its pulp, more digestible than the common cucumber, is well-tolerated even by those who suffer from bloating. It provides minerals such as potassium, which helps replenish what's lost through sweating. It also contains small amounts of vitamins and fiber that promote intestinal health. A refreshing and light vegetable, it's a valuable ally in the hot season.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Barattiere

• PUGLIAN SUMMER SALAD: Cut into slices and combined with Organic salad tomatoes e Fresh Tropea Red Onion PGI , seasoned with a drizzle of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a few leaves of Fresh mint.
• FRESH SOUTHERN APERITIF: Serve it on crispy sticks next to organic buffalo mozzarella cherries, Organic DOP white Itrana olive  e Perciasacchi organic ancient wheat chips for an aperitif with a Mediterranean flavour.
• GAZPACHO OR COLD CREAM: Blend it raw with Camone tomato and a grip of Breton Salt PGI, perfuming with Natural Salina Oregano for a cold and thirst-quenching cream soup.

Ingredients

Barrater.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 63 kJ / 15 kcal
• Fat: 0,1 g, of which saturated fatty acids 0,02 g
• Carbohydrates: 3 g, of which sugars 1,8 g
• Fiber: 0,7 g
• Protein: 0,7 g
• Salt: 0,01 g

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