Zucchini Flowers Stuffed with Mozzarella and Anchovies, Battered Pre-Fried Frozen 60 g 2x 2.5 kg — Garbo

Garbo Zucchini Flowers Stuffed with Mozzarella and Anchovies

Battered, pre-fried and frozen zucchini flowers with a classic Lazio filling of mozzarella and anchovies. Each piece weighs about 60 g and arrives in a catering pack of two 2.5 kg bags (5 kg carton). They are produced by Garbo Surgelati of Bracciano (Rome) using zucchini flowers grown in the Agro Pontino, and are ready in 6-8 minutes straight from frozen. A turnkey classic of Roman frying for pizzerias, restaurants and delicatessens.

What the Fried Zucchini Flower Is

The fried zucchini flower (fiore di zucca fritto) is one of the icons of Roman and Lazio cooking, traditionally served as part of the fritto misto and as a hot starter. The flower of the courgette plant is filled, dipped in a light batter and deep-fried until golden. The most classic Roman version pairs the delicate flower with mozzarella and a piece of anchovy, whose savoury note balances the sweetness of the flower. Garbo brings this artisan ritual to the professional kitchen in a frozen, pre-fried format that keeps the hand-made character while removing the most delicate and time-consuming preparation steps.

Origin and the Agro Pontino

The zucchini flowers come from the Agro Pontino, the reclaimed plain south of Rome that is one of Italy's most important horticultural districts. Sourcing the raw material directly from this area lets Garbo control freshness and quality at origin, working the flowers when they are at their best. The finished product is made in Italy, in the Lazio region.

The Producer: Garbo Surgelati

Garbo Frozen Food S.r.l. was founded in 1991 in Bracciano, near Rome, and has grown into one of the Italian leaders in battered and breaded specialities, with the zucchini flower as its flagship product. Production takes place in dedicated facilities in the Rome area, including a line dedicated to gluten-free products. The plants operate under ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRC, IFS and KEDASSIA (Kosher) certifications, a guarantee of food-safety standards required by professional catering.

Sensory Profile

The batter is thin and crisp, golden after frying, with the typical fragrance of a freshly made fritto. Inside, the zucchini flower stays tender and the filling reveals stringy mozzarella balanced by the savoury, marine note of the anchovy. The flavour is delicate yet full, designed to work as finger food, antipasto or a component of a mixed fry.

Technical Specifications

Battered, pre-fried, frozen product to be cooked before consumption. Filled flowers make up 60% (zucchini flowers 30%, mozzarella 27%, anchovies 3%), batter 35% (water, soft wheat flour type 00, salt, corn flour, rice flour, brewer's yeast), sunflower oil. Nutrition per 100 g: 934 kJ / 224 kcal, fat 11.2 g (of which saturates 2.1 g), carbohydrate 24 g (of which sugars 2.5 g), fibre 3.8 g, protein 5.2 g, salt 0.88 g. Allergens: MILK, WHEAT, FISH (ANCHOVIES); may contain MOLLUSCS, CRUSTACEANS, SULPHITES, CELERY, EGG, SOY, MUSTARD. Average piece weight about 60 g; net weight per bag 2.5 kg; carton 2 x 2.5 kg (5 kg).

Professional Uses

Deep-fry straight from frozen in oil at 180 °C for 6-8 minutes until golden, or bake in a preheated oven at 220 °C for 10-12 minutes for a lighter result; never thaw beforehand, to keep the batter crisp. Serve as part of an Italian fritto misto with battered vegetables and seafood; as a hot aperitivo or counter cicchetto in pizzerias and wine bars; as a starter with a squeeze of lemon; or as a sharing finger-food platter for events and banqueting. Allow 2-3 pieces per person as an aperitivo, 3-4 as a starter.

Pairings

Excellent alongside other battered and breaded specialities such as battered mushrooms, grilled vegetables, breaded courgettes and fried artichokes, to build a generous fritto misto board. Match with a dry sparkling wine or a fresh white; finish with a wedge of lemon and a few flakes of sea salt.

Delivery and Logistics

B2B and B2C frozen delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Cold chain at -18 °C guaranteed by the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Dübendorf, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Zug and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, Sion), Valais and mountain regions (Davos, St. Moritz, Chur) delivery within 24-48 hours via certified food-grade couriers (Swiss Post Frigo-Express, Planzer, Galliker, Camion Transport) with isothermal packaging and dry ice. Service tailored for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, delicatessens, caterers, Italian grocery stores and private customers.

Who It Is For

Designed for pizzerias, Italian restaurants, wine bars, caterers, hotels and delicatessens that want a ready-to-fry Roman classic with consistent quality and controlled food cost, as well as for private customers who love authentic Italian frying.