Balsamic glaze - Figs and Anise honey-sweet taste of figs with a hint of licorice anise - 200 ml
Arugula salad with olive oil and balsamic glaze by v4vita is a Mediterranean classic. This 100% natural glaze is suitable for salads, cheese dishes and other recipes.
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Discover the taste of the Eastern Mediterranean with V4vita balsamic glaze!
This exclusive organic product combines the sweetness of condensed white grape must, the distinctive vinegar of Cretan grape varieties, juicy figs and the subtle aroma of aniseed. The result is a unique culinary experience that elevates your dishes to masterpieces.
Delicious flavor harmony
The sweet figs blend perfectly with the subtle spiciness of the aniseed, creating an unmistakable flavour profile that impresses both when cooking and serving.
The combination of figs and aniseed is well known in culinary circles, especially in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Figs, with their honeyed sweetness and delicate floral flavour, pair well with spices such as aniseed, which adds a subtle liquorice note.
This combination is popular in a variety of dishes, including pastries, jams and desserts. For example, Lebanese fig jam with aniseed is a traditional delicacy.
This combination is not common in Czech cuisine, which may be the reason why many Czechs are unfamiliar with it. However, thanks to its harmonious interplay of flavours, it can be attractive to those looking for new and interesting gastronomic experiences.
Some interesting facts about anise
Anise is an aromatic spice derived from the aniseed plant (Pimpinella anisum), which is known for its sweet, mildly spicy flavour and distinctive aroma reminiscent of liquorice.
Its use is very wide - in culinary applications it is added to sweet pastries such as gingerbread, cookies, breads or cakes, but also to some sauces, marinades and traditional alcoholic beverages such as absinthe, ouzo or sambuca.
Besides cuisine, it has its place in traditional medicine, where it is used for digestive problems, against flatulence or to support the respiratory tract thanks to its antibacterial properties.
Anise is also used in perfumery, where its distinctive aroma enriches fragrance mixtures. This versatile spice has a long history - already in ancient Egypt and Greece it was valued not only for its taste, but also as a healing agent and aphrodisiac.
It adds a unique and unmistakable character to food, drinks and aromas.
Ingredients
Concentrated white grape must*, grape vinegar*, fig* 22 %, anise* 0,5 %.
*Products of organic farming.
Nutritional values
| Per 100g/ml | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 385 Kcal / 1 611 kJ |
| Fats | 0 g |
| of which saturated | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 89 g |
| of which sugars | 79 g |
Key properties
- 100% natural product: no artificial additives or preservatives.
- Excellent taste: made from grape must and aged vinegar.
- Traditional recipe: enriched with Cretan herbs.
- Versatile use: a great addition to salads, vegetables, meat, seafood, cheese, desserts and other dishes.
Usage:
- Salads: adds a tasteful, aesthetic touch to fresh salads and vegetables.
- Roasted vegetables: enhances the taste of roasted vegetables.
- Meat: ideal for marinating meat, fish and seafood.
- Cheeses: great with various types of cheese and toasted bread as a delectable accompaniment.
- Desserts: adds the unique flavour of figs and aniseed.
- Gourmet cuisine: ideal for garnishing and highlighting gourmet-style dishes with the flavours of figs and aniseed.
Salad with goat cheese
Raw materials:
- Mixed salad leaves
- Goat cheese
- Fresh figs
- v4vita Balsamic glaze with figs and aniseed
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions: Arrange the mixed leaf salad on a plate, add slices of goat cheese and fresh fig quarters. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze, season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Baked chicken with glaze
Raw materials:
- 4 chicken breasts
- v4vita Balsamic glaze with figs and aniseed
- Fresh rosemary
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method: salt, pepper and rub the chicken breasts with olive oil. Fry them on both sides in a pan, transfer to a baking dish, brush with glaze, add rosemary and bake at 180 °C for about 20 minutes.
Grilled eggplants
Raw materials:
- 2 eggplants
- v4vita Balsamic glaze with figs and aniseed
- Sesame seeds
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Procedure: cut the aubergines into slices, add salt and leave to sweat for 15 minutes. Rinse, dry, brush with olive oil and grill on both sides. Drizzle with glaze and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Ice cream with glaze
Raw materials:
- 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream
- v4vita Balsamic glaze with figs and aniseed
- Chopped nuts
Method: drizzle balsamic glaze over the ice cream and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Serve immediately as a refreshing dessert.
Guaranteed quality
V4vita products are manufactured with the utmost care and attention to quality to meet the high demands of all gourmets.
Balsamic glaze is the result of a careful selection of ingredients and traditional production methods that guarantee its uniqueness and excellent taste.
Try the Organic Balsamic Glaze - Figs and Aniseed from v4vita and be enchanted by its rich flavour and aroma that will turn your meals into a culinary experience!
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As already mentioned, v4vita products are made only from quality Cretan ingredients, without preservatives, without additives and of course certified organic.
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V4VITA - fresh natural products for your health
The v4vita company is a family business, founded by people with many generations of experience in the production of pure Cretan products.
Their long-standing commitment to organic crops is no accident. The people at v4vita soon realised the value of the Cretan diet and how important eating fresh, natural produce is for our health.
With regard to good nutrition, with the utmost respect for traditional Cretan values and in compliance with all safety standards, the people of v4vita offer consumers 100% natural products without preservatives and additives.
Their aim is to bring the Cretan diet to as many people as possible so that they can benefit from its beneficial effects. At the same time, they are committed to continually creating unique products of great taste inspired by this diet.
In short, the company's vision is to help all people keep in touch with the history, culture and values that Crete has to offer.
You can find a wide range of products, not only from the v4vita brand, on our e-shop pravebio.cz.
We look forward to your visit.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Balsamic vinegars and glazes |
|---|---|
| Výrobce: | Miltiadi Karatzi 61, Nea Alikarnassos, Heraklion Crete, Greece |
| Země původu: | Řecko, Kréta |
| Vhodné pro: | Bez lepku-Lactose Free-Soy Free-GMO Free-Vegan-Certifikace Bio |
| Objem: | 200 ml |
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About the company
The v4vita company is a family business, founded by people with many generations of experience in the production of pure Cretan products.
Their long-standing commitment to organic crops is no accident. The people at v4vita soon realised the value of the Cretan diet and how important eating fresh, natural produce is for our health.
The brand name v4vita is derived from the surname of the people in the company (Verigakis as vita).
V4vita was founded with the aim of offering you, the consumer/customer - both demanding and undemanding - the opportunity to discover the charm and benefits of Cretan food and gastronomy.
V4vita products are made only from Cretan ingredients, without preservatives, without additives and of course certified organic.
In order to meet the needs of the market, v4vita works with small producers and uses the knowledge of its people to offer pure, natural and certified products to consumers who are looking for high quality and taste at the same time.
The aim of v4vita is to satisfy even the most demanding palates while remaining true to the principles and values of the Cretan diet, which is the pinnacle of the Mediterranean diet.
Cretan diet
Recently, a growing body of research has highlighted the vital role that a healthy and balanced diet plays in maintaining good health. A balanced diet and regular exercise are our strongest allies in the quest for a better quality of life. The Cretan diet, which is a leading representative of the broader Mediterranean diet, has been shown through numerous studies and experiments to be a key element for health and coping with today's demanding lifestyles.
However, the Cretan diet is not limited to strict rules or specific procedures. If we were to define what the Cretan diet actually entails, it is necessary to mention not only the specific foods and ingredients it includes, but also the way in which this cuisine has become the centre of attention. This aspect is the key reason why the Cretan way of eating has been the subject of long-term studies by many experts.
So we cannot just talk about the quality of the food and the frequency with which the Cretans consumed their food. It is also essential to explore their lifestyle, which is intrinsically linked to and inseparable from this cuisine.
From ancient times until the 1980s, the Cretan diet focused mainly on the consumption of olive oil, wild plants, olives, fibre-rich dried bread, legumes, large quantities of vegetables and fruits, honey, dried fruits and seeds, wild herbs, grains and dairy products. Of course, the Cretans also ate meat, but its consumption was relatively limited.
But what made this culinary tradition famous around the world? Apart from the eating habits of the islanders themselves, what makes the Cretan diet unique is the daily physical activity, traditionally associated with field work and farming, and the absence of stress!
Simply put, this unique way of life of the islanders, who had to make efficient use of the limited resources of their territory, proved to be a recipe for longevity, good health and a high quality of life! So if you're looking for a tasty way to live a long and healthy life, there's no need to do anything but follow the Cretan diet - not out of necessity, but out of choice!
With regard to good nutrition, with the utmost respect for traditional Cretan values and in compliance with all safety standards, the people of v4vita offer consumers 100% natural products without preservatives and additives. Their aim is to bring the Cretan diet to as many people as possible so that they can benefit from its beneficial effects. At the same time, they are committed to continually creating unique products of great taste inspired by this diet.
V4vita logo
In v4vita they are influenced by the history, values and rich tradition of Crete. This is reflected in the company's logo, which is an element that emphasises and promotes its importance.
It is a 3,800-year-old inscription (1800 BC), discovered in the palace at Knossos, with characters thought to represent syllabic, and ideographic values of linear A.
Together with the Cretan hieroglyph, Linear A is one of the two undeciphered primary scripts of European civilization and one of the oldest writing systems in the world.
It was used exclusively by the peoples of Crete and the surrounding islands. It is related to linear script B, which followed linear script A and was used by the Mycenaean and Minoan civilizations.
The v4vita logo and some v4vita products display ideograms and syllables of the linear A font. The company's vision is to help contemporary people stay in touch with the history, culture and values that Crete has always stood for.
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