Vacuum-packed Red Tuna Bottarga - Adelfio

Vacuum-packed bluefin tuna bottarga, also known as " Mediterranean caviar ", vacuum-packed to preserve its aroma.

Vacuum-packed bluefin tuna roe processed in Marzamemi according to the ancient recipes of the Marzamemi tonnara. Handmade by Adelfio . Product of Sicily.

Our highly prized Vacuum Packed Red Tuna Bottarga can be eaten plain, in very thin slices, seasoned with olive oil and lemon juice, which tends to dampen the salty taste of the dish.

Grated, vacuum-packed bluefin tuna bottarga becomes the ideal condiment for first courses, especially for the preparation of "SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA BOTTARGA", a must in Sicilian cuisine.

Ingredients : Tuna roe, sea salt

Weight : 200 g

FAO AREA : 37.2.2

Vacuum-packed bluefin tuna bottarga

Vacuum-packed bluefin tuna bottarga is a typical delicacy of the Mediterranean Sea.

The vacuum-packed bluefin tuna roe is a product of great value, handcrafted by extracting the eggs of the female tuna by hand and following a rigid process handed down from generation to generation.

Linked to tradition, we select only the best tuna to create a bottarga with a unique taste and according to the natural method.

The " Mediterranean Caviar" we produce comes from a classic process that respects the territory and the directives of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas.

Vacuum-packed bluefin tuna roe has a color that varies from light to dark pink and has a strong flavor that goes well with various dishes.

From a nutritional point of view, vacuum-packed bluefin tuna bottarga is a food particularly rich in good fats and proteins , but the high sodium content always requires rational use.

Curiosity: Why is it called "Bottarga"?

The name of our " Bottarga " comes from the Arabic term " buttarikh " which means salted fish roe.

The origin of the product seems to have been Phoenician, but the term derives from the Arabic baṭāriḫ (بطارخ) ("salted fish roe"), linking the word to a root which would therefore have acquired the meaning of "preserve in salt", which it is a valuable food.

The Artisan Processing of Vacuum-Packed Bluefin Tuna Bottarga:

Vacuum-packed bluefin tuna bottarga, also known as "Mediterranean caviar", is obtained from the tuna's ovarian sac.

The processing technique of vacuum-packed red tuna roe (tuna roe) consists in being pressed, salted and dried very slowly, in full protection of the species. Vacuum- packed to preserve its aroma.

From a nutritional point of view, vacuum-packed bluefin tuna bottarga is a food particularly rich in good fats and proteins, but the high sodium content always requires rational use.

Characteristics:

• Mediterranean tuna roe


• Sustainable Fishing 100%


• 100% Artisan Processing


• Coming from Fish exclusively caught in the Mediterranean


• Preservative free


• Without dyes


• Without aromas


• 100% natural ingredients


• Color : light-dark pink


• Conservation : in vacuum bag with 18 months of expiration and (over)


• Conservation method : After opening, store in the fridge wrapped in domopak paper


• Production plant : Franco Adelfio di Adelfio Gaetano – via Marzamemi 7 - 96018 Marzamemi (SR) IT 915 CE

Average nutritional values ​​per 100 g. of product:

• Energy value KJ 1026


• Energy value Kcal 245


• Total fatty substances 6.8


• Saturated fat 10.2


• Total carbohydrates 0.6


• Sugars 0


• Protein 36.4


• Fiber 2.4


• Salt 16.5

Usage tips:

Our vacuum-packed bluefin tuna bottarga can very well be consumed naturally, to be able to savor all its essence .

A tip to better enjoy this highly prized natural raw material:

cut the vacuum-packed bluefin tuna bottarga into very thin slices and dress it with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice, which will tend to dampen the salty taste of the dish.

For an excellent appetizer with our vacuum-packed Red Tuna Bottarga you can:

cut the vacuum-packed bluefin tuna bottarga into thin slices, dress it with oil and serve it with croutons, combining a slice of lemon or Mediterranean flavors such as chopped pistachios, to give it a gourmet touch!

While, if used grated , you can season a plate of spaghetti , sautéed with simple garlic, oil and grated lemon.

simply fantastic if you try it with a quality pasta, especially if Sicilian:

Try our vacuum-packed bluefin tuna roe with our 100% Sicilian spaghetti or our 100% Sicilian linguine !

Enjoy your meal!

Vacuum-packed bluefin tuna bottarga for sale online on our shop www.emporiosicilia.it

We are committed to bringing to your home the best taste and freshness that the Sicilian artisan food and wine tradition has to offer!

For this reason, ordinary delivery times, from the moment of notification of shipment, are generally between 7 and 15 working days:

• In some cases the products are immediately available and ready to leave in a short time and therefore we will proceed with shipping immediately! Shipping within the national territory can also affect the speed.
• In other cases , to guarantee maximum freshness and quality, the products are made specifically for your order! So, to produce your freshest specialties, it takes its time. International shipping may also affect the speed.

We know that speed is an important factor and for this reason we are committed to processing your orders in the shortest time.

You can follow the progress of your shipment with the no. tracking that will arrive by email a few days after the order, when the package is ready to be shipped to you!

Our staff is always available to provide you with all the information on your order and to ensure that you receive the best of our products in the shortest time possible!

Important information for USA Customers : unfortunately at the moment we CANNOT ship ALCOHOL and FISH IN OIL.

Important information for SWITZERLAND and UK customers: unfortunately we CANNOT ship ALCOHOL at the moment.

However, let's remember that all the other products are available... and delicious! Thank you.