Scyavuru Marmellata di Mandarino | Mandarin Marmalade from Sicily
Scyavuru's Mandarino Marmalade is a mandarin marmalade made from Ciaculli mandarins from Sicily. It is a little sweeter than the Arancia Rossa and less sour than Scyavuru's lemon marmalade. Thanks to its high fruit content (65%), the late-ripening mandarin marmalade has a particularly aromatic citrus flavour. Juicy, sweet Ciaculli mandarins are lovingly processed into marmalade by Scyavuru. The secret to this recipe is the addition of mandarin zest. It tastes great on white bread, but also on sourdough bread, and enhances yoghurt, quark, and fruit salad.
Mandarino Ciaculli | the special mandarin
The Sicilian late-ripening mandarin of the Mandarino Ciaculli variety is a rare mandarin variety that has almost fallen into oblivion. Less than 100 hectares are still cultivated. Its origin lies in Ciaculli, a small village outside Palermo, located in the Conca d'Oro, the golden basin. It's called the golden basin because virtually the entire area was cultivated with citrus fruits, and the landscape glowed golden from a distance. The Mandarino tardivo has a high sugar content and an intense aroma due to its long growing season. Its peel is very thin, and the flesh contains only a few seeds. This late-ripening mandarin is harvested from January to February. Its cultivation and processing are strictly regulated and can only be commercially exploited by members of the Consorzio il Tardivo di Ciaculli.
Slow Food | the Ark of Taste
Due to its tradition and its endangered status, the Mandarino tardivo de Ciaculli was included in and promoted by Slow Food in the Ark of Taste.
To be included in the Ark of Taste, initiated by the Slow Food association, certain criteria for food products (cultivated plants or livestock breeds) must be met:
- Presence of a characteristic taste in the context of local traditions and uses
- Connection to a specific area, to local traditions, to the memory and identity of a group
- Availability only in limited quantities, endangered.