Orsino Garlic Sauce processed raw immediately after being hand-picked and processed into sauce in the “Zeruna” workshop located in the mountains.
Delicious topping sauce for pasta, meats, risottos and cold rice, fresh cheeses (mixed with ricotta is a great topping), bruschetta, pizzas and flatbreads, also excellent on polenta.
A tasty and flavorful condiment, ideal as a topping for crostini, bruschetta, piadinas, pasta, meat and fish.
Mountain Bear Garlic Sauce is made with bear garlic hand-picked in the mountains of Pertica Bassa.Bear garlic is a wild plant with a mild, sweet flavor. The leaves of the bear garlic are selected and processed to create this creamy and aromatic sauce. The sauce is prepared with Italian extra virgin olive oil and a light amount of salt to enhance the flavor of the bear garlic.
Bear garlic leaves are harvested by hand and processed raw immediately after being picked, and each jar is carefully produced on the Zeruna farm, which is committed to offering only the highest quality products.
Mountain bear garlic (Allium ursinum) is a bulbous, herbaceous, perennial plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. It is also known as woodland garlic or wild garlic. It is the wild variant of common garlic (Allium sativum).
Bear garlic has a flavor and smell similar to common garlic, but milder. It is used in both cooking and cosmetics. The leaves and flowers of bear garlic can be used to prepare herbal teas because of their draining and antibiotic properties.
Nutritionally, bear garlic is known for its beneficial and therapeutic properties. Its leaves and flowers possess excellent draining and antibiotic properties. It is rich in vitamins and minerals and is considered a totally edible plant. Its taste and smell are similar to those of common garlic, but more delicate.
Orsino Garlic Sauce is packaged in a sealed glass jar to preserve freshness and quality at the laboratory in Zeruna.
In the heart of the Brescian mountains: the authentic essence of Zeruna.
Azienda Agricola Zeruna, in Pertica Bassa in Valle Sabbia, is founded by Marco and Carmela. They are dedicated to wild herbs and local fruits.
They produce herbs in oil and jams without preservatives, and their farm is located next to a natural waterfall.
They follow only natural methods and respect biodiversity while valuing the Brescian territory and traditions.
Zeruna is sustainable and with the highest quality products, which is why we at bbuono decided to partner with them and bring their products to your table.
They offer a unique experience with direct hand harvesting and processing of their products on-site in the high mountains at over 700 meters.
Learn about the beautiful story of La Zeruna Farm and why we chose them as our partner.
Bear garlic sauce: how does it come about, how do you use it, and how long does it really last?
What is mountain bear garlic sauce?
It is an artisanal seasoning made from fresh bear garlic leaves hand-picked in spring in the valleys of Brescia (Pertica Bassa) and processed raw with Italian extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt. It comes from the laboratory of Azienda Agricola Zeruna and arrives in 100 g jars. The scent is herbaceous, the taste more delicate and “green” than common garlic: it flavors without covering. Ideal for those seeking authentic mountain flavors, short ingredients and a ready-made but genuine sauce.
How to use bear garlic sauce? Combinations and doses
To enhance it, use it raw or at the end of cooking: 1-2 teaspoons per serving is enough.
Pasta and risotto (including cold rice)
Bruschetta, pizzas and flatbreads
Fresh cheese: mixed with cottage cheese or goat cheese
White meats and grilled vegetables
Polenta and fried eggs
If you want a Brescian twist, try it with grated Bagòss or rye bread. It’s a ready-made base for quick recipes and light marinades.
Storage: how long does it last after opening?
Once opened, keep the jar in the refrigerator (0-4 °C), remove with clean utensils and always cover the surface with a drizzle of oil. For optimal quality consume within a few days (typical indication: 5-7), but always check the lot label. Unopened jar: store in a cool, dry place away from light/heat sources. Avoid freezing and close the lid tightly after each use.
Nutrition values of bear garlic sauce
| Mean values | per 100 grams |
|---|---|
| Energy | 41 Kj 32 Kcal |
| Fats | 0.6 g |
| Saturated fatty acids | 0 gr |
| Carbohydrates | 8.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Halls | 0 gr |
| Fibers | 3.10 g |
- The unopened jar should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light and heat sources until the expiration date indicated on the label.
- After opening, store in the refrigerator and use within 5 days.
- The sauce is made in a laboratory that uses celery and nuts.
- Packaged in 100 g glass jar.
- Shelf Life 18 months
