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Wood hedgehog mushrooms with roasted red peppers preserved in olive oil in Mare Nostrum retail glass jar
Wood hedgehog mushrooms with roasted red peppers preserved in olive oil in Mare Nostrum retail glass jar

Wood Hedgehog Mushroom with Roasted Red Pepper

Mare Nostrum Wood Hedgehog Mushroom with Roasted Red Pepper reflects Mediterranean mushroom antipasti tradition, combining wild forest texture with roasted vegetable sweetness through olive oil preservation.

Wood Hedgehog Mushroom with Roasted Red Pepper

Forest Texture Meets Mediterranean Warmth by Mare Nostrum

Wood Hedgehog Mushroom with Roasted Red Pepper by Mare Nostrum brings together the naturally firm, slightly crunchy texture of wild hedgehog mushrooms with the gentle sweetness of roasted red peppers, unified through olive oil into a balanced Mediterranean mushroom antipasti.

Product Identity

Product Type: Mushroom Antipasti

Preparation: Cleaned · Gently Cooked · Combined with Roasted Vegetables · Pasteurized

Base Ingredients: Wood Hedgehog Mushroom (Hydnum repandum), Red Pepper

Origin: Mediterranean & Wild Foraged Tradition

Culinary Context: Meze & Warm-Texture Starters

Positioning: Retail-Ready Packaging · Not Bulk

Mediterranean & Forest Context

Wild mushrooms occupy a quiet but respected place in Mediterranean kitchens.

The wood hedgehog mushroom is valued for its firm bite and mild, nutty character. When paired with roasted red peppers, the forest-like texture meets Mediterranean warmth, creating contrast without conflict.

This dish connects land and sun.

The Character of the Product

Firm, Pleasant Bite

Wood hedgehog mushrooms retain structure and texture after cooking.

Gentle Sweetness and Balance

Roasted red peppers soften the mushroom profile with warmth and aroma.

Traditional Preparation Approach

Careful Cleaning and Cooking

Mushrooms are cleaned and cooked gently to preserve structure.

Fire-Roasted Peppers

Red peppers are roasted to develop sweetness and aroma.

Preserved in Olive Oil

Olive oil binds textures and stabilizes flavor.

Technical Product Information

• Wood hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum repandum)

• Roasted red peppers

• Preserved in olive oil

• Pasteurized

• No artificial additives

• No preservatives

Ready to serve.

How to Use

• Serve directly as mushroom meze

• Pair with bread or grilled vegetables

• Add to antipasti platters

• Use as side for meat or grain dishes

No reheating required.

Culinary Applications

• Mediterranean meze tables

• Mushroom-focused antipasti

• Vegetarian and flexitarian plates

• Rustic gourmet spreads

Designed for texture and balance.

Packaging & Net Weight

Mare Nostrum Wood Hedgehog Mushroom with Roasted Red Pepper is 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 contents remain covered with olive oil. Consume within 5–7 days.

Why Mare Nostrum

Mare Nostrum respects both forest and field.

This mushroom antipasti is prepared to preserve texture, warmth, and Mediterranean balance without masking natural character.

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