L'Company Due Palmenti it is found at Pedara, country located at slopes of Etna in contrada Due millstones in the heart of Eastern Sicily an area rich in great rural traditions that have been handed down for generations is where the Sicilian almonds
green hills and theEtna majestic in the background, the climate here is characterized by mild winters and hot, sunny summers. The sandy soil is rich in elements that originate from the lava flows that have alternated over the centuries. A place therefore suited to host a large quantity of native and local crops. Here the habitat is ideal for herbs and for the nuts which grow vigorously and as well as rich in aromas and intense and unique flavors.
The company supports asustainable agriculture to low environmental impact with the precise aim of obtaining genuine products che valorizzino le tipicità del territorio e le tradizioni locali e allo stesso tempo conseguire i più alti standard di qualità. Nel 2018 il giovane agronomo Martino è partito acquistando con la sua famiglia un terreno abbandonato, tutto terrazzato. Lo ha ripulito tutto e ha iniziato il suo progetto di coltivare le piante aromatiche e da frutto valorizzando le typicality of the area, thus obtaining unique aromas and scents.
Sicilian almonds
There nuts also called dried fruit, it consists of a hard and resistant outer shell that protects the seed inside. Seed which usually constitutes the edible part. They are foods with a high nutritional value, rich in protein sources with a high content of unsaturated fats, vitamins, minerals, phytosterols and more. They are particularly suitable for maintaining a normal level of cholesterol in the blood and for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action. A niche production that of erbe aromatiche e della frutta a guscio coltivate per valorizzare le Etna plants respecting the environment and the biodiversity.
The almonds sono i frutti prodotti dal mandorlo, pianta che appartiene alla famiglia delle Rosacee e originaria dell’Asia centro orientale. Tantissime sono le varietà e vengono utilizzate crude o nella preparazione di bevande, granite, farine e sciroppi. Sono ottime fonti di grassi insaturi, proteine, vitamine B1, B2, PP, E, magnesio, calcio, fosforo, ferro, potassio, zinco, fibre e fitonutrienti.
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