Salicornia - Fresh Tips

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Product characteristics

The Mexican salicornia is a subtropical variety called Salicornia bigelovii. It slightly differs from the species that is being harvested along Europe's shores (Salicornia europea). Careful selection and breeding has turned it into a large and sturdy plant with many branches. It is somewhat saltier than other varieties, but has a better taste (it contains less saponins and hardly any woody fibres). If stored in a cool place, it can be kept for a long time.

This salicornia is being cultivated without chemical pesticides and with a minimum of fertilisers. Harvesting is done in the same way as in Europe, i.e. cutting off the tips. This procedure enables 3 to 5 harvests of the same plants. Salicornia tips have an average length of 8 - 12 cm.

European imports
OceanDesertFood is importing Mexican salicornia into Europe since 1999. Everything is done to deliver a high quality product: hygienic measures, cool storage and cooled transport by road and air. 

Off-season supplies
The Mexican climate enables production when in Europe no salicornia can be harvested. The colour of the salicornia can vary according to the season. OceanDesertFood is able to supply the crop from September till June packaged in styrofoam boxes of 5 kgs.