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Theba Pisana 1 Kg
7,00 €
| Product Name | Theba Pisana – “Small Snails” |
|---|---|
| Origin | Foreign – Spain / Portugal |
| Health Controls | Regular checks for salmonella and radioactivity |
| Certification | CE – ITP1C5N |
| Storage | +5 °C – refrigerated |
| Expiration | Check the label (preferably within 15 days of packaging) |
| Availability | May to August |
| Packaging | 1 kg and multiples |
| Gastronomic Use | Boiled snails then sautéed with oil, bay leaves, oregano – traditional Salento recipe |
| Harvest Period | April – August |
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Description
Theba Pisana
Theba Pisana
Description
Theba Pisana, commonly known as small snail, is a tiny gastropod with a white/beige shell featuring spiral-shaped brownish veins. Its white meat has a tender texture and delicate flavor, highly appreciated in traditional Southern Italian cuisine. Though classified as an invasive agricultural pest, it remains a valued seasonal delicacy in many regions.
Origin and Processing
These snails are of foreign origin, specifically from Spain and Portugal, where they are harvested during grazing in carefully selected, monitored areas. This origin is preferred due to the strict veterinary checks conducted to ensure the absence of heavy metals and radioactivity. After harvesting, only intact-shelled specimens are selected through a careful sorting process, then purged and packaged under controlled conditions. In the wild, Theba Pisana tends to cluster on fences, nets, and metal structures, displaying a highly social behavior.
Gastronomic Use
Theba Pisana is a staple in traditional Salento recipes, loved for its simple preparation and rich flavor. After thorough washing, the snails are boiled slowly with bay leaves and lemon peel, encouraging the animal to exit the shell. They are then sautéed with a small amount of water, salt, olive oil, bay leaves, and generous oregano – a rustic dish full of local aroma. Ideal as an appetizer or main course, these snails are often served during summer outdoor feasts.
| Nutritional Declaration | Average values per 100g of product |
|---|---|
| Energy value | 822 Kcal - 3438 kJ |
| Fats | 91.3 g |
| - of which saturated fatty acids | 15.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 |
| - of which sugars | 0 |
| Proteins | 0 |
| Salt | 0 |
| Average nutritional values per 100g |
| Energy value |
| 822 Kcal - 3438 kJ |
| Fats |
| 91.3 g |
| - of which saturated fatty acids |
| 15.1 g |
| Carbohydrates |
| 0 |
| - of which sugars |
| 0 |
| Proteins |
| 0 |
| Salt |
| 0 |
Additional information
| Weight | 0,5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3 × 4 × 5 cm |
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