What exotic and tropical fruits are grown in Sicily?
The most common Sicilian exotic fruits are mango, avocado, and passion fruit, alongside "exotic" Mediterranean specialties like prickly pears and pigmented citrus fruits. The island's warm climate allows for their cultivation in open fields, with natural ripening on the plant.
- Organic Glenn Mango: sweet, juicy flesh with little fiber, ideal for those trying mango for the first time.
- Hass, Bacon, and Fuerte Avocados: from wrinkled to smooth skin, rich in monounsaturated fats and perfectly creamy.
- Passion Fruit (Maracuja): small and highly fragrant, with a sweet and sour pulp and crunchy seeds.
- Prickly Pears: Sicily's iconic fruit, sweet and refreshing.
- Special Citrus Fruits: PGI Tarocco oranges, low-acid Vanilla, pink-fleshed Cara Cara, and fragrant bergamot.
Why choose Sicilian tropical fruit instead of imported fruit?
Because it is harvested when ripe and shipped within a few days, without the long intercontinental transport of imported exotic fruit. The short supply chain means more flavor, more freshness, and traceable organic fruit, from the Sicilian field directly to your home.
How do you eat mango, avocado, and passion fruit?
Mango is peeled and cut into cubes along the flat pit; avocado is cut in half, the pit is removed, and it's enjoyed with a spoon or spread on bread; passion fruit is cut in half and eaten with a spoon, including the seeds. They are excellent on their own, in salads, in smoothies, and in fruit salads.
What properties do exotic fruits have?
Exotic fruit is valued for its content of vitamins, fiber, and minerals. Avocado is a source of monounsaturated fats and potassium, mango is rich in vitamin C and vitamin A, passion fruit provides fiber and antioxidants, while Sicilian citrus fruits are a well-known source of vitamin C.
What is the season for Sicilian exotic fruit?
The season runs mainly from summer to winter: mango is harvested between late summer and autumn, avocado from autumn to spring depending on the variety, prickly pears between summer and autumn, while citrus fruits characterize the winter months and holidays. Order online to receive them freshly picked, with fast shipping throughout Italy.
