{"id":10327,"date":"2022-02-18T17:50:36","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T16:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radici-italiane.com\/2021\/10\/22\/azienda-agricola-mario-agostinelli\/"},"modified":"2023-08-05T12:47:54","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T10:47:54","slug":"florence-box-zolfini-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radici-italiane.com\/en\/florence-box-zolfini-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"Zolfini Beans – Florence Box"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn more about the zolfini beans that are part of the Florence Box by Radici Italiane<\/h4>\n

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“From the land to the table,” announces in a proud tone Mario Agostinelli, owner of the company of the same name that grows a highly prized legume in Valdarno<\/strong><\/a>: the zolfini<\/strong>\u00a0beans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It is distinctive for its pearly color<\/strong> and creamy texture<\/strong>, making it a perfect side dish for a nice Florentine steak.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As Mario explains, these distinctive beans do not need to be soaked. Once the water in the pot is brought to a boil, they can be recognized from all other varieties of beans by their transparency and sweetish taste.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We find ourselves surrounded by a large expanse of small plants, clean and neat, which immediately makes us think how crucial meticulousness and constant attention are to the success of the product. The first beans are already sprouting from the seedlings, which will then be selected by hand during harvest.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Zolfino beans: a long history…<\/h4>\n

The history of the zolfino bean is centuries old,<\/strong> especially in Valdarno where it has been cultivated since ancient times. However, there was a time when this crop was almost completely abandoned. At least until World War II, when some local residents had the opportunity to see that the Allied army consumed it in good quantities. It turned out that this product, which was no longer found in the area, had been purchased from South America. This was due to the fact that some Italian migrants to Argentina had brought seeds to cultivate the vast lands that the New World offered.<\/p>\n

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Finally, in the late 1980s, this product was rediscovered due to its delicacy<\/strong> and high digestibility<\/strong>. In addition to the natural quality of the product, the experience of the grower, who takes care of the well-being of these plants and the selection of its fruit, also has an impact. Mario takes the same care as one would for a work of art. Even the packaging of the product reflects the excellence<\/strong> of this product.<\/p>\n

A healthy and tasty product. Just one step, from the land to the table<\/strong>, just as Mario reiterates.<\/p>\n

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