Sometimes, whenbuying fruit and vegetables online, there may be a doubt as to 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 matters is that it isa food with exceptional nutritional properties and great versatility in the kitchen
Zucchini originates from the southernmost region of North America and Mesoamerica, where it was already 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 consumption 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 controlling weightand 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 when it comes topreventing diseases such as diabetes or cancer
But buying zucchinisis not only a matter of health, it is also an essential food in the pantry,highly valued by chefs and gourmets around the world for its undeniable organoleptic qualitiesand for its great versatility in the kitchen.
Zucchini can be eaten 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, astir-fry of zucchinis with soy sauce and sesame
The culinary possibilities of this vegetable are endless and the limit is set only 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 grow and harvest our fruits and vegetables, and then carry out a meticulous selection process to prevent products with defects or in poor condition from reaching your table. They all havethe most appropriate 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.
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