Artichoke Hearts in Olive Oil
Mare Nostrum Artichoke Hearts in Olive Oil reflect Mediterranean vegetable discipline, delivering tender texture and clean flavor through careful trimming, gentle cooking, and olive oil preservation.
Artichoke Hearts in Olive Oil
Patience and Precision in Mediterranean Vegetables by Mare Nostrum
Artichoke Hearts in Olive Oil by Mare Nostrum are prepared through careful trimming, gentle cooking, and preservation in olive oil to achieve a tender texture and clean vegetal flavor that reflects Mediterranean respect for time and technique.
Product Identity
Product Type: Vegetable Antipasti
Preparation: Trimmed · Gently Cooked · Preserved in Olive Oil
Base Ingredient: Artichoke Hearts
Origin: Mediterranean
Culinary Context: Meze & Cold Starters
Positioning: Retail-Ready Packaging · Not Bulk
Mediterranean Context
Artichokes demand patience.
Their fibrous structure requires careful trimming and controlled cooking. When handled correctly, the heart becomes tender, mild, and elegant. In Mediterranean kitchens, artichokes are valued not for speed, but for the discipline they require.
Preserving artichoke hearts in olive oil protects this effort and allows them to be served simply.
The Character of Artichoke Hearts
Tender yet Structured Texture
Proper cooking softens fibers while maintaining form.
Clean, Mild Flavor
Artichoke hearts offer subtle vegetal notes that pair easily with other ingredients.
Traditional Preparation Approach
Careful Trimming
Only the heart is selected, removing fibrous outer layers.
Gentle Cooking
Controlled cooking ensures tenderness without breakdown.
Preserved in Olive Oil
Olive oil stabilizes texture and enhances smoothness.
Technical Product Information
• Artichoke hearts
• Gently cooked
• Preserved in olive oil
• Pasteurized
• No artificial additives
• No preservatives
Ready to serve.
How to Use
• Serve directly as meze
• Pair with lemon or herbs
• Add to salads and antipasti platters
• Use as a vegetable side
No reheating required.
Culinary Applications
• Mediterranean meze tables
• Cold vegetable starters
• Antipasti and mezze spreads
• Light vegetable-focused plates
Designed for clean, elegant presentation.
Packaging & Net Weight
Mare Nostrum Artichoke Hearts in Olive Oil are offered exclusively in retail-ready packaging.
• Glass Jar – 280 g
• Glass Jar – 400 g
Bulk or industrial packaging is not offered.
Storage & Shelf Life
Shelf Life (Unopened):
Up to 24 months in a cool, dry place.
After Opening:
Refrigerate after opening. Ensure artichokes remain covered with olive oil. Consume within 5–7 days.
Why Mare Nostrum
Mare Nostrum values vegetables that reward care.
Artichoke hearts in olive oil are prepared to honor Mediterranean patience, technique, and clarity of flavor.