The 5+1 most popular quirky products of Spring.

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So, are you curious to know the sixth most curious product? Keep reading and you will find out!

Organic Purple Carrot Sorghum Penne

The surprise product, ranked sixth among the most curious and in-demand products of last month, is this special type of pasta. Don't know what it is? No problem, we're here for that! The Organic Purple Carrot Sorghum Penne from Pasta d'Alba are gluten-free penne made with a special flour rich in vitamins, minerals, and natural antioxidants. Thanks to its fiber content and low glycemic index, this pasta is very suitable in all types of diets. This hidden treasure, sorghum, originating from Africa but already known in ancient Rome, can be a valid alternative to classic durum wheat semolina, especially in cases of celiac disease or diabetes, but even just to have a unique food with an intriguing, slightly sweet taste. In short, Pasta d'Alba brings a breath of novelty to the kitchen with these little-known but definitely very original penne!

Late Ciaculli Mandarin Jam

After the special mention of our mysterious product, we begin the actual ranking climb! In fifth place in our mysteriously delicious top 5 we find the Late Ciaculli Mandarin Jam from Frantoi Cutrera. Alright, we all know what mandarins are, but what makes this jam so special compared to the others? First: the place. All the mandarins used to produce it come from the area of Catania and Palermo. The second point in its favor: the taste is sweet, aromatic, enveloping and intoxicating. The strong aroma of mandarin, with its peels in their natural state and its pungent smell, is indeed balanced between sweetness, acidity, and the stimulating bitter edge provided by the peels.

Organic Amaranth Fusilli

Climbing up our top 5, in fourth place among the lesser-known but best-selling products of last month, we find other precious companions for a gluten-free first course: the Organic Amaranth Fusilli from Pasta d'Alba. Precious because, in addition to being naturally gluten-free and made with amaranth from organic farming, they are rich in proteins and lysine, an essential amino acid for the body's functions. In fact, I will tell you more about this type of pasta: it is among the most nutritious and digestible and does not have a taste very far from that of traditional fusilli. In short, even for lovers of durum wheat, this product is 100% true to the saying "it's good and it's good for you"!

Francesco Galliano Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling Wine

We arrive at the podium of our most purchased mysterious products. A respectable third place for the great Francesco Galliano Blanc de Blancs Brut from Azienda Agricola Borgo Maragliano! Bright straw yellow color with slight greenish reflections, very fine foam, and fresh, fruity, and seductive aroma: this and much more in a Brut traditional method sparkling wine, ideal for great occasions but also perfect for an aperitif. This wine, with its fresh and unique taste that recalls its land of origin, the wonderful Langhe Astigiane, is ready to tantalize your palate and bring a bit of joy to every moment, special or otherwise.

San Marco Line Parboiled Rice

Silver medal for the San Marco Line Parboiled Rice from the Cremonesi Rice Mill, much better known abroad than at home, but we are here to remedy that. When we talk about this rice, also known as converted rice, we talk about tradition: the processing technique, still that of the ancient rice mills of the Po Valley, is particular and artisanal. The grains are thermally treated before husking, which for the uninitiated means better workability of the grain, combined with greater richness of nutrients. Moreover, this rice has the advantage of being more storable and more resistant to cooking, in fact, it remains al dente and finds its maximum expression in rice salads or timbales, where the grains must absolutely not be overcooked.

Felicetti Durum Wheat Squid Ink Spaghetti

And here finally is the top-ranked among the best-selling unknowns of this month. The incredible surprise you didn't expect, the product you didn't know you wanted: the Durum Wheat Squid Ink Spaghetti from Pasta Factory Felicetti. From the incredible experience of the Trentino pasta factory, here is pasta that is anything but banal, made with premium quality durum wheat that releases all the energy of the sea from the very first forkful. The incredible and unique flavor that squid ink gives us is almost indescribable; it is the taste of the sea, of sunset dinners by the beach with the breeze in your hair and your heart on vacation. Perfect with seafood, it can also step out of its element for a delicious surf and turf dish.

So, have we piqued your curiosity? Maybe you have learned something new, but if not, we are very sure that by now you will have your mouth watering! 

Giulia Conte

S&M