Artichoke…a thorny ugly unapproachable herbaceousplant…

Sometimes, it happens that the consumers are not properly informed about artichokes qualities and its nutritional values. Artichokes harvest time is in autumn, winter and spring.

The mainly cold weather conditions allow to use the pesticides only if is strictly necessary. This very generous plant is, in grand part, edible. Cook it, the best world chefs' way, or eat it row with just a little olive oil salt and pepper. The small artichokes are in great demand by the canning industries to be keept in oil, in water, pickled or to be frozen.

The plant is largely used in all its parts (leaves, stem, inflorescence) by Spirits companies, Officinal Herbs producers, Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical industries. The plant contains "Cyinarine", a particular substance, which has a beneficial
effect on the bile's secretion, and also can help to regulate the kidneys' and intestine's function. For its high content of "Inulin", it is ideal for diabetics.

The consumption of fresh artichokes, is recommended to of all age groups people, because tones you up stimulates the liver function, soothes coughs, helps to purify the blood, it fortifies the heart, dissolves stones, and detoxicate you, and last but not least is recommended for its Aphrodisiacal effects. Eat a lot of artichokes for your health.

Spirits companies extract some essences to make aperitifs and digestives. Cosmetic industries use the juice for its property of tone up, refresh and stimulate the circulation of the skin.

It has been suggested by doctors of all over the world.

ARTICHOKES ENERGETIC VALUES AND COMPOSITION
(for 100 gr. product)

Source: National Institute of Nutrition