In-shell Macadamia nuts represent the most natural state of this tree nut native to Australia. The unprocessed shell acts as a protective barrier against air and moisture, preserving the delicate oils and crispness of the inner kernel for months.

Physical Characteristics

 Shell: Blurred or spherical, extremely hard, dark brown, smooth, and woody in texture. It is considered one of the strongest shells in nature.

 Inner kernel: Spherical in shape, ivory or cream in color, with a sweet, rich, and distinctly buttery flavor.

Opening Mechanism

Since ordinary household nutcrackers cannot exert the necessary pressure (over 20 kg/cm² of force is needed to break it):

 Commercial version: A small slit is laser-etched along the edge and sold with a metal key to insert and twist to open the shell with a manual lever.

 Raw version: Requires a professional screw-type nutcracker or the use of a hammer with a stable support surface.

Advantages of the In-Shell Product

 Greater freshness: The high amount of monounsaturated fats tends to go rancid quickly upon contact with air; the intact shell prevents oxidation.

 Extended shelf life: They can be stored at room temperature for many months without losing their fragrance, aroma, and nutritional properties.

Raisins are dehydrated grapes (Vitis vinifera), obtained by drying the berries in the sun or through industrial processes at controlled temperatures. The evaporation of water concentrates their sugars, aroma, and nutritional properties, giving them an extended shelf life.

Key characteristics

 Appearance and texture: They have a wrinkled, shriveled, and soft skin.

 Flavor: Extremely sweet and concentrated compared to fresh grapes, with caramel or fruity notes.

 Color: Varies from golden yellow to dark brown or blackish, depending on the grape variety used and the drying method.

Most common varieties

 Sultana: Of Middle Eastern origin, seedless, with a golden or light brown color and a very sweet taste. It is the most commonly used in commerce.

 Currant: Small, dark, almost black and seedless, with an intense and slightly aromatic taste.

 Zibibbo or Moscato: Larger berries, often associated with Mediterranean tradition, very aromatic and sometimes containing seeds.

Properties and uses

 In cooking: Used in traditional pastries (panettone, strudel, biscuits), in breakfasts (muesli, porridge), and in savory recipes (caponata, fillings, sweet and sour meat or fish dishes).

 Nutrition: It is a concentrated source of energy, rich in simple sugars (glucose and fructose), dietary fiber, potassium, iron, and antioxidants.

Bilberries are the small fruits of an evergreen shrub, Vaccinium myrtillus, which grows in the coniferous forests of temperate regions in the Northern Hemisphere. Already known to the ancients, they were called vaccinium by the poet Virgil, who used this term from the archaic Greek vakintos, meaning "blue hyacinth." The Latinized name was used to designate a blue berry, specifically the bilberry. The term myrtillus, on the other hand, is the Latin diminutive of myrtus, myrtle, and refers to the resemblance of the leaves and berries of these two plants.

Dehydrated and fresh bilberries are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.

Just as in ancient times, CiboCrudo bilberries are 100% wild bilberries, smaller in size but with a more intense flavor than cultivated blueberries. The dehydrated bilberries you can buy online from the CiboCrudo shop grow in unspoiled lands and are therefore certified organic: even richer in anthocyanins and flavonoids, compounds that are naturally produced by the plant in nature to defend itself from parasites when it is not treated with chemical pesticides.

The harvesting of CiboCrudo dried bilberries takes place between June and August, using a "comb," a kind of small drawer equipped with long metal teeth that detach the fruits from the twigs. The drying of CiboCrudo dried bilberries takes place gently in the sun: a gentle process that allows us to obtain dehydrated bilberries as rich in nutrients as fresh ones, with no added sugar, no flavorings or preservatives of any kind.

Delicious to eat as they are, CiboCrudo dehydrated bilberries are vegan and naturally gluten-free, and can be used for preparing raw desserts, sauces, smoothies, sweets and much more.

Salt-free roasted pumpkin seeds from Ukraine represent an excellent choice in the realm of dried fruits and oilseeds, combining the organoleptic qualities of a land historically dedicated to agriculture with a high-level nutritional profile, ideal for a healthy lifestyle.

Here is a detailed description:

Organoleptic Characteristics and Origin

• Origin Ukraine: Ukraine is one of the world's leading producers of pumpkin seeds. Thanks to its fertile soils (the famous "black earths") and a favorable continental climate, pumpkins grow vigorously, producing seeds of medium-large size, full, and plump.
• Salt-free Roasting: This process is fundamental. The seeds are subjected to controlled roasting (usually at moderate temperatures) which has the dual purpose of:
1. Enhancing the flavor: Roasting releases the natural essential oils of the seed, imparting an intense, nutty, roasted hazelnut taste and a pleasant aromatic note, which would be less pronounced in raw seeds.
2. Improving texture: The seed becomes incredibly crunchy and crumbly, making chewing a pleasant experience.
• Absence of Salt: The fact that they are "salt-free" is a significant added value. It allows you to appreciate the authentic and sweet taste of Ukrainian pumpkin seeds without the alteration of sodium.

Nutritional Profile and Health Benefits

Pumpkin seeds are considered a true "superfood" due to their nutritional density:

• Rich in Plant Proteins: They are an excellent source of protein (about 25-30g per 100g), essential for tissue building and repair, ideal for athletes, vegetarians, and vegans.
• Good Fats: They contain a high percentage of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids (such as Omega-6), which contribute to cardiovascular health by helping to regulate cholesterol levels.
• Mineral Mine:
• Magnesium: Essential for over 300 biochemical reactions, including muscle and nerve function and bone health. It also helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
• Zinc: Crucial for the immune system, protein synthesis, and healthy skin and hair.
• Iron: Important for oxygen transport in the blood.
• Antioxidant Power: They are rich in vitamin E and carotenoids, which help combat oxidative stress and cellular aging.
• Promote Relaxation and Sleep: They contain tryptophan, an amino acid precursor to serotonin and melatonin, hormones that regulate mood and the sleep-wake cycle.
• Salt-free = Heart Health: The absence of added sodium makes them a perfect snack for those who need to monitor blood pressure or follow low-sodium diets, without sacrificing taste.

Culinary Uses

Thanks to salt-free roasting, their versatility is maximized:

• Natural Snack: Excellent for munching on their own as a healthy and energetic snack at any time of day.
• Salads and Soups: They add a crunchy and flavorful note to mixed salads, vegetable purees (especially pumpkin!), and minestrone.
• Breakfast and Yogurt: Perfect in muesli, porridge, or added to plain yogurt with fresh fruit.
• Baking and Desserts: Can be used in the dough for homemade bread, focaccia, and crackers, or as a decoration and ingredient in energy bars, cookies, and cakes.
• Healthy Appetizers: A decidedly healthier alternative to classic salted crisps or roasted peanuts, perfect to serve with olives and raw vegetables.

Toasted and Salted Pumpkin Seeds (Ukraine)

Toasted and salted pumpkin seeds of Ukrainian origin are one of the most classic and delicious snacks, perfect for those looking for a tasty and satisfying crunch.

Main Characteristics

 Taste and Texture: The skillful toasting combined with the addition of salt enhances the natural aroma of the seed, giving it a strong flavor and an irresistible crunch.

 Appearance: They are presented in their light-colored shell, with a uniform caliber and well-developed, plump inner seeds.

 Origin: Ukraine, thanks to its fertile soils and ideal climatic conditions, is a leader in the cultivation of seed pumpkins, ensuring a consistently high-quality raw material.

Nutritional Properties and Benefits

 Rich in Minerals: They naturally contain high concentrations of magnesium, zinc, and potassium, essential for muscle and immune health.

 Source of Protein and Fiber: They provide an excellent amount of vegetable protein and fiber, which promote a feeling of fullness.

 Good Fats: They are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids that are healthy for the body.

Use in Cooking and Consumption

 Snacks and Appetizers: The ideal pairing for refreshing drinks, beers, or to enrich an appetizer with friends.

 Traditional Appetizer: Perfect for munching on their own during breaks and leisure time.

Roasted Peanuts in Shell (Egypt)

Egyptian roasted peanuts in their shell are a classic dried fruit, appreciated for their freshness, uniform size, and intense flavor imparted by roasting.

Key Features

 Taste and Texture: Roasting enhances the natural sweetness of the peanut, offering a firm crunch and an enveloping aroma.

 Appearance: The shells are robust, light brown in color, enclosing well-developed seeds free from imperfections.

 Origin and Cultivation: Egypt is renowned for producing high-quality peanuts, primarily cultivated in the sandy, well-drained soils along the Nile basin, which give the product a distinctive flavor.

Nutritional Properties and Benefits

 High Protein Content: Among oilseeds, they have one of the highest concentrations of vegetable protein (approximately 25-26 g per 100 g), ideal for athletes or those following vegetarian diets.

 Good Fats: Rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids (especially oleic acid), very useful for cholesterol control.

 Minerals and Vitamins: Excellent source of magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, and B vitamins (especially B3/Niacin and folic acid).

Culinary Use

 Appetizers and Snacks: Perfect for snacking plain during breaks, aperitifs, or social gatherings.

 Recipes and Preparations: Shelled and chopped, the seeds are suitable for making homemade peanut butter, desserts, cookies, or for adding a crunchy note to oriental dishes and salads.

Shelled California Walnuts

California shelled walnuts are among the most appreciated dried fruit varieties in the world for their consistent quality, balanced taste, and excellent nutritional profile.

Key Features

• Taste and Texture: They have a delicate, slightly sweet flavor with a distinct toasted note, free from the excessive bitterness typical of other varieties. The texture is crunchy and fragrant.
• Appearance: The kernels are distinguished by their clear, homogeneous golden color, as well as their regular and uniform size.
• Origin and Cultivation: They primarily come from the Central Valley in California, a region with an ideal microclimate and soil for walnut cultivation.

Nutritional Properties and Benefits

• Rich in Omega-3: They are one of the best plant-based sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fat that supports cardiovascular health.
• Antioxidants and Vitamins: They contain high levels of vitamin E, polyphenols, and essential minerals such as magnesium, copper, and manganese.
• Energy Boost: They provide approximately 650-680 kcal per 100 grams, ensuring a great feeling of satiety thanks to the combination of fiber, good fats, and plant proteins.

Culinary Uses

• Natural Snack: Excellent for eating alone as a daily snack (the recommended portion is about 30 grams per day, equivalent to 5-6 whole walnuts).
• Breakfast and Desserts: Ideal additions to yogurt, porridge, cereals, or as an ingredient for muffins, plum cakes, and walnut bread.
• Savory Dishes: Perfect for enriching salads, stirring into risottos, or for preparing pestos and traditional sauces.

Origin and production: They are primarily cultivated in California's Central Valley, as well as in Arizona and New Mexico. The United States is among the world's largest producers, along with Iran.

Visual appearance: The shell is light beige, very uniform and spotless, with a pronounced natural opening. The seed inside is medium-large and regular, with a golden/purplish outer skin and a brilliant green heart.

Taste profile: They have a sweet, delicate, and slightly less intense or aromatic flavor compared to traditional local varieties (like the Bronte pistachio), but they are very crunchy and yield excellent results after roasting and salting.

Common use: They are the classic choice for a daily snack, ideal for munching roasted and salted, or used shelled and chopped in industrial confectionery and baking.

Shelled Vietnamese cashews are among the most appreciated varieties of dried fruit in the world for their uniformity, size, and natural sweetness. Vietnam is the main processing and export hub for cashews, characterized by high standards for seed selection and cleaning.

Italian shelled toasted hazelnuts represent an excellence in dried fruit, appreciated worldwide for their superior quality and unmistakable aromatic profile.

Main Characteristics

• Appearance and Texture: They have a spherical or sub-spherical shape, are free of the outer shell, and are sized. After the toasting process, the thin residual skin partially detaches, revealing a uniform golden color. The texture is crispy and crumbly.
• Aroma and Flavor: Toasting enhances the natural oils of the hazelnut, releasing an enveloping aroma and a rich, sweetish flavor, with intense toasted notes and no trace of bitterness.
• Precious Italian Varieties: Among the most renowned cultivars are Tonda Gentile delle Langhe (PGI from Piedmont), Tonda di Giffoni (PGI from Campania), and Nocciola Romana (PDO from Lazio).

Nutritional Profile

• Good Fats: Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (especially oleic acid), useful for supporting cardiovascular health.
• Vitamins and Minerals: Excellent source of Vitamin E (a powerful natural antioxidant), magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese.
• Fiber and Protein: They provide a good content of vegetable fibers, useful for intestinal well-being and for increasing the feeling of satiety.

Culinary Uses

• Snack and Nutritious Break: Perfect to be consumed naturally for an energetic break, before sports, or for breakfast.
• Pastry and Desserts: Key ingredient for the preparation of gianduia, brittle, cakes, biscuits, pralines, and cocoa and hazelnut spreads.
• Savory Dishes: Chopped into granules or flour, they enrich salads, pestos, crispy breadings for meat and fish, or stuffed pasta dishes.

Shelled, blanched, and roasted Californian almonds are one of the most appreciated dried fruit snacks for their texture, versatility, and nutritional profile.

Key Features

• Appearance and Texture: Being blanched (without the brown outer skin), they have a uniform light, golden color. Roasting gives them a unique aroma and a particularly crunchy texture.
• Taste: Compared to raw almonds, roasting enhances the natural oils of the almond, offering a more intense, enveloping, and slightly caramelized flavor.
• Origin: California is the world's leading producer of almonds. Californian varieties are known for their uniform shape, consistent size, and high production quality standards.

Uses in Cooking

• Hunger-busting snack: Ready to eat plain for a quick energy boost.
• Breakfast and Yogurt: Ideal finely chopped or flaked into yogurt bowls, porridge, or muesli.
• Sweet and Savory Recipes: Perfect for enriching crunchy salads, pestos (like Trapanese pesto), or for decorating cakes, cookies, and baked goods.

Nutritional Properties They are rich in monounsaturated fats ("good fats"), vegetable proteins, fiber, vitamin E, and essential minerals such as magnesium, manganese, and copper.

Shelled Toasted Almonds (Origin California)

Californian toasted almonds are one of the most appreciated snacks and ingredients in the world due to their excellent quality, crunchiness and enveloping flavor.

• Appearance and Texture: They have an elongated and uniform shape, with a deep golden outer skin and a golden-white interior. Roasting gives them an exceptionally crispy and crumbly texture.
• Flavor Profile: The roasting process enhances their natural oils, developing warm, slightly caramelized, and toasted nut notes, without bitterness.
• Culinary Use: Perfect to be eaten plain as a snack, ideal for adding to nut mixes, breakfast granola, rich salads or for preparing desserts, energy bars and pestos.
• Nutritional Properties: Rich in monounsaturated fats ("good" fats), vegetable proteins, fiber, vitamin E and essential minerals such as magnesium and potassium.

Our Vegetable Chips are not just a snack, but a true sensory experience. Selected fresh vegetables are gently vacuum-fried in coconut oil. The delicate vacuum frying gives them that irresistible crispiness that makes them so special – a dry, decisive sound with every bite that satisfies the senses and provides a moment of pure pleasure.