Italian Ingredients

The Giusti family have been producing balsamic vinegar since the seventeenth century and are Italy's oldest producer. For generations, the family have been passing down the recipe that creates the complex harmony of flavours that makes great balsamic vinegar. This vinegar has been made...

The Giusti family have been producing balsamic vinegar since the seventeenth century and are Italy's oldest producer. For generations, the family have been passing down the recipe that creates the complex harmony of flavours that makes great balsamic vinegar. This vinegar has been made...

Giuseppe Giusti is one of the oldest balsamic vinegar producers in Italy, the family started making balsamic vinegar in 1605, their products are stunning. This is their everyday balsamic for use in dressings, stews, sauces and marinades. Allergens: SULPHITES Ingredients: Cooked grape must and...

Whole pancetta is such a lovely and versatile ingredient to cook with, whether you're including it in stews, pasta sauces or soups.   Recipes that use this ingredient:White Beans with Spanish Catalonian Sausage Allergens: none Ingredients: Pork belly, salt, dextrose, spices, smoke flavour, antioxidant: E301,...

Guanciale is the seasoned and cured pork cheek that prized by chefs for it's flavour, similar to pancetta. It's commonly used in dishes from the central regions of Italy, Lazio an Umbria which includes Rome where it's the classic ingredient in three of the...

This beautiful tasting mini salami is made by Salcis, just on the edge of Sienna, in the Tuscan countryside. Salcis have been making salami since 1941 and these mini salamis are really easy to slice with a knife and are perfect for an early...

This beautiful tasting mini salami is made by Salcis, just on the edge of Sienna, in the Tuscan countryside. Salcis have been making salami since 1941 and these mini salamis are really easy to slice with a knife and are perfect for an early...

Located just outside Sienna, in the rolling Tuscan countryside, Salcis made some fantastic salami. These little baby salamis are perfect to have in your fridge, they are easy to slice with a knife and taste amazing. This one has a pleasing hit of chilli...

This beautiful tasting mini salami is flavoured with Black Truffle and made by Salcis, just on the edge of Sienna, in the Tuscan countryside. Salcis have been making salami since 1941 and these mini salamis are really easy to slice with a knife and...

Riso Toro Arborio Rice is produced by the Martinotti family who have been producing rice for over a century. They have become one of the leading producers in Italy. Arborio rice is small and round in shape, it's high levels of starch make it...

Ristoris Carnaroli rice is perfect for making risotto, in fact it's the first choice for many Italian chefs and known as the king of rice. It's high starch content produces a really creamy risotto and this high quality rice stays perfectly 'al dente'. Recipes...

Chickpeas are such a staple and so versatile in a multitude of dishes. They are rich in fibre, protein and contain large amounts of vitamins and antioxidants. Recipes that use this ingredient:Chermoula Lamb with Potatoes, Chickpeas, Kale & ZhougMoroccan Lamb with Spiced Couscous and Tahini...

A bean classic, every store cupboard should have a few cans of Cannellini beans. Add to stews, mash with garlic, rosemary and olive oil for a great dip or simply eat in a salad. Follow our recipe for White Bean and Chorizo Stew -...

Borlotti beans are a classic staple of Italian cooking and have a sweetish flavour with a smooth creamy texture. They work well in salads, stews and rustic soups. They are a useful substitute in recipes which call for Pinto beans. Check out our amazing Chilli...

Fregola are small balls of pasta made using Durum wheat - they are somewhere between giant couscous and the Levantine moghrabieh. The key difference is that fregola is toasted giving it a nutty flavour and an irregular texture. It can be cooked as a salad,...

Urbani truffle sauce is a luxurious condiment made from Italian truffles blended with mushrooms and extra virgin olive oil. The strong truffle flavour is perfect for enhancing pasta dishes, risottos, meats, or even spreading on toasted bread. Allergens: MOLLUSK Ingredients: Mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) (54%),...

Urbani Truffle and Porcini sauce is a little can of indulgence and perfect with pasta or risotto. Urbani is one of the most famous and well respected names when it comes to Truffles. Urbani have been exporting truffles since 1852. Simply warm the sauce...

Urbani artichoke and truffle sauce sauce is a rich and flavourful sauce that is perfect for elevating pasta and risotto dishes. This decadent sauce is made by Urbani, one of Italy's most respected producers of truffle products. Simply warm the sauce gently in a...

Italian Leccino Olives are small black olives with a meaty texture. They are preserved in brine with added herbs and spices, the flavour is excellent. These olives are perfect with drinks or great on pizza or in pasta dishes. Allergens: none Ingredients: Olives, water,...

In the South-West of Italy, Calabria is a region that's famed for it's chilli peppers, they are sweeter and hotter than regular chillies with a beautiful flavour. Use them in pasta dishes, soups, stews, on pizza or just about anywhere you want to add...