Sometimes, when buying fruit and vegetables online, there may be doubts about whether the product we are purchasing belongs to one family or another.Zucchiniis one of the vegetables that raises the most doubts in this regard. The truth is that this plant is a fruit from a botanical point of view, although it is marketed as a vegetable.

Actually, the definition we want to give to this vegetable is irrelevant, what is important is that it isa food with exceptional nutritional properties and great versatility in the kitchen

Zucchini originates in the southernmost area of North America and Mesoamerica, where it was cultivated thousands of years ago. After the discovery of the New World in 1492, the cultivation and consumption of this vegetable spread rapidly to Europe and, from there, to the rest of the world. Today it isone of the most appreciated vegetables for the preparation of numerous recipes

Why buy zucchini?

The nutritional properties of zucchini are characterized by the significant presence ofvitamin B6, folic acid, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and fiber

Its intake provides numerous health benefits. Its fiber content provides apowerful satiating effect, which combined with its low caloric density makes this food a great ally in weight controland following weight loss diets.

The combination of high potassium percentages and low sodium makes its consumption highly recommended toprevent possible cardiovascular diseases

Zucchini also stands out for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities, essential inpreventing diseases such as diabetes or cancer

Butbuying zucchinisis not only a matter of health, it is also an essential food in the pantry,highly valued by chefs and gourmets worldwide for its undeniable organoleptic qualitiesand for its great versatility in the kitchen.

Zucchini can be consumed raw or prepared using any cooking method:steamed, baked, grilled, sautéed...For example, you can prepare deliciouszucchini salads with cheese, bake zucchinis with eggs, make a light cream with zucchinis and peppersor opt for one of the most popular vegan dishes today, asauteed zucchini with soy sauce and sesame

The culinary possibilities of this vegetable are endless and the limit will only be set by your creativity.

The quality guarantee of Frutamare

All the fruits and vegetables we offer in our online store are of thehighest quality, 100% natural and organic, without any kind of chemical treatment

We ourselves cultivate and harvest our fruits and vegetables, and then make a careful selection to prevent products with defects or in poor condition from reaching your table. All of them havethe most suitable size and ripeness point so you can fully enjoy their flavorand nutritional properties.

At Frutamare we offer you the best fresh and organic zucchinisfor consumption raw or as an ingredient in countless culinary recipes at the best market price.