Pure Sweet Apulian Olive Pulp: the Ready-to-Use Olive Cream from Cerignola
Spirito Contadino Pure Sweet Apulian Olive Pulp is a frozen cream made exclusively from sweet Apulian olives, harvested at full ripeness from mid-September, pitted and peeled to extract a soft, juicy pulp. Each tub contains 1 kg of product (carton of 4 tubs, 4 kg total), stored at -18 °C with a shelf life of 18 months. No preservatives: only olive pulp, ready to use straight from the freezer in 6 minutes.
What Sweet Apulian Olives Are
Sweet Apulian olives are a traditional specialty of northern Apulia: dark violet fruits with a naturally sweetish pulp and a slightly bitter finish due to their high polyphenol content. They are harvested when fully ripe between mid-September and mid-November and are rich in antioxidants, potassium and mineral salts. Removing both the stone and the skin produces a fine cream that captures the whole aromatic profile of the ripe olive, without brine and without the bitterness of cured olives.
The Producer: Spirito Contadino, the De Palma Family
Soc. Agr. Spirito Contadino De Palma SAS farms more than 70 hectares in the Tavoliere delle Puglie, in Cerignola (Foggia). For three generations the De Palma family has cultivated, harvested and processed its own crops, following the rhythms of the land and using natural field remedies such as verdigris, rock sulphur and garlic or nettle macerations. Production is certified to the IFS (International Featured Standards) food safety scheme and the olives are processed and deep-frozen within hours of harvest to lock in freshness.
Sensory Profile
The pulp has a dark violet colour and a creamy, spreadable texture. On the palate it opens with a sweetish, fruity note of ripe olive and closes with a delicate bitter finish brought by natural polyphenols. The flavour is rounder and softer than classic olive paté made from cured olives, which makes it extremely versatile in both savoury and creative recipes.
How to Use It in a Professional Kitchen
Cook it straight from frozen: place the pulp in a cold pan and heat over moderate heat for 6 minutes, or microwave at 800 W for 4 minutes. Use it to dress orecchiette and fresh pasta, to finish risottos, as a base for bruschetta and crostini, on focaccia and pizza after baking, in creative aperitifs or as a savoury note in plated dishes. The pulp is already smooth: no blending required, with consistent quality and easy food cost control all year round.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Do not thaw the pulp at room temperature before cooking: it goes straight from the freezer to a cold pan, preserving colour and aroma. Do not overcook it: prolonged direct heat dulls its fresh fruity notes. Do not season heavily before tasting: the natural pulp already balances sweetness and a light bitter finish.
Technical Specifications
Format: 4 tubs of 1 kg per carton (4 kg total). Storage: -18 °C, shelf life 18 months (540 days). Once thawed, keep at 0-4 °C and use within 24-48 hours; do not refreeze. Producer code N48, EAN 08032942131858. Origin: Apulia, Italy. IFS-certified producer.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C frozen delivery in Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Cold chain at -18 °C guaranteed by the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg) and mountain regions (Chur, Davos) delivery within 24-48 hours via certified food-grade couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker, Camion Transport) with insulated packaging.
Who It Is For
Designed for restaurants, pizzerias, trattorias, hotels, caterers, delicatessens and Italian grocery stores looking for an authentic Apulian condiment with controlled food cost; ideal also for private customers who love southern Italian cuisine.
