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An Exclusive Artichoke Innovation ...

Chefs and patrons alike often describe Luna Rossa Marinated Artichoke Crowns as the filet mignon of the artichoke. It gives you all of the premium, meaty portion of the artichoke heart that fresh artichoke consumers love best. Meticulously cleaned, hand carved to a "dish-like shape", Artichoke Crowns are an innovative base or carrier for dozens of signature appetizers and entrees. They add a significant premium value benefit to your customers and substantial margins for you.

Better Than Fresh

Unlike fresh artichokes that dehydrate from the bottom up and develop a tough, fibrous texture in the crown meat, Luna Rossa's crowns are hand carved to uniform standards and packed within hours of harvest sealing in its natural juices. The result, an incredibly tender, meaty texture and rich artichoke flavor. You've just got to try them to fully appreciate their menu potential.

Features and Benefits

~ Hand carved from premium grade artichokes, crowns are blemish free and packed in a delicate, mild marinade to preserve its fresh texture without conflicting with your other food flavors.
~ Excellent versatility & 100% yield - served whole as a carrier for entrees and appetizers or sliced and diced as a creative topping or ingredient, there is no waste or spiny leaves to remove.
~ Ready to use right from the can in a broad variety of hot or cold applications. Holds well for hours on steam table buffets and excellent retort quality from lunch time to dinner time.

The Signature Menu Opportunities Are Endless

~ Diced Artichoke Crowns, ham, roasted pepper and feta, frittata
~ Eggs benedict nestled in Artichoke Crowns
~ Artichoke Crowns breaded in cornmeal & ancho chili, fried and served with a creamy dipping sauce
~ Sliced Artichoke Crowns, prosciutto roasted red pepper pizza
~ Stuffed Artichoke Crowns with crab & red pepper mayo
~ Penne and sliced Artichoke Crowns with shrimp & scallops

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