Ristoris Grilled Artichoke Wedges: Italian flavour for professional catering
The Ristoris Grilled Artichoke Wedges are among the most versatile and beloved vegetable preserves in Swiss professional catering. Carefully selected artichokes are cut into even wedges and genuinely grilled, giving the flesh its characteristic golden colour, the typical charred striping and that smoky, slightly bitter flavour that makes the product instantly recognisable on the palate. Packed in a practical 750-gram can in the professional 4/4 format, they are ready to use and bring the authenticity of Italian cuisine to the table without the time and waste of cleaning fresh artichokes.
What are grilled artichoke wedges
The artichoke is the immature flower bud of a plant in the Asteraceae family, a star of Mediterranean cooking for centuries. This preparation uses tender artichoke hearts and bottoms, trimmed of the tougher outer leaves and the inner choke, then cut into wedges. After a brief cooking, the wedges are grilled on a hot plate: it is precisely this step that sets the product apart from more common artichokes in oil or brine.
- Selected raw material: tender artichokes harvested at the right ripeness, with a compact, fibre-free heart.
- Wedge cut: even portions ready to plate, with no further preparation.
- Ristoris brand: an Italian company specialised in vegetable preserves for food service, a byword for consistent quality.
The grilling: the secret of the flavour
Grilling is the hallmark of this product. The artichoke wedges are passed over a hot plate that caramelises the natural sugars, triggers the Maillard reaction and imprints the unmistakable dark striping. The result is an artichoke with an intense aroma, toasted and smoky notes, a drier and firmer texture than natural products, and an appetising colour that enhances any presentation. This treatment heightens the flavour without masking it, keeping the characteristic vegetal, slightly bitter note of the artichoke intact.
The 750 g can, professional 4/4 format
The 750-gram can in the 4/4 format is the standard of professional kitchens: sturdy, stackable, easy to store in the pantry and to open when needed. Each carton holds 6 cans, for optimal stock management. The drained weight guarantees consistent portions and a reliable yield, essential for food-cost control. Storage at room temperature before opening simplifies logistics and frees up valuable space in the cold room.
- Content: 750 g can, 4/4 format.
- Packaging: carton of 6 pieces.
- Origin: Italy, Ristoris brand.
- Storage: at room temperature, in a cool, dry place, until opening.
Uses in the kitchen: from starter to pizza
Versatility is the strength of grilled artichoke wedges. Ready to use, they lend themselves to countless preparations in Italian and international cuisine.
- Starters and boards: served as they are with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, grana shavings and a grind of pepper, or on a mixed grilled-vegetable board.
- Pizzas and focaccias: stars of the classic artichoke pizza and the capricciosa, added after baking to preserve the grilled aroma.
- Side dishes: warmed in a pan with garlic and parsley, they accompany white meats, fish and vegetarian mains.
- First courses: ideal for dressing pasta, risottos and lasagne, or for enriching savoury pies and quiches.
- Sandwiches and bowls: perfect for piadinas, gourmet club sandwiches and Mediterranean bowls.
Storage after opening
Once the can is opened, transfer any unused artichokes to an airtight food container, optionally covering them with a little oil, and keep them refrigerated at 0-4 °C, consuming within 2-3 days. The product should not be left in the opened can. Before opening, store in a cool, dry place away from heat sources.
Logistics and delivery throughout Switzerland
LAPA distributes Ristoris Grilled Artichoke Wedges to restaurants, pizzerias, hotels and canteens throughout Switzerland. We guarantee fast and reliable deliveries to Zurich, Geneva, Lugano and Basel, as well as to the country's main cities and regions. Thanks to the long shelf life of the can format, we optimise food-service stock management, ensuring always-available product and consistent quality for your kitchen.
