As expected, it has been impossible for us to gather all the products that Andalusia has to offer in a single post. If you have not yet read our first tour of Andalusia, we recommend you take a look. And, if you are already up to date, we continue our journey with this post that EDYPRO has prepared for you and in which we discuss some of the products in whose creation we have participated.
- It is impossible not to make a stop in the vineyards of Jerez and the Alpujarra. With the return to activity after the restrictions, tourism has restarted strongly and many people are looking for a destination like the one offered by the vineyards of the Alpujarra, where 80% of the province’s wines are produced. So much so that the wine sector has established itself as one of the main tourist attractions in this region. And no wonder, its vineyards offer a perfect marriage between nature and gastronomy. We do not forget the cradle of wine tourism par excellence in Andalusia. Jerez de la Frontera, in Cadiz, is the perfect setting, among its vineyards and wineries, in which to delight the palate with the most important wine temples in Europe. Within the so called Marco de Jerez we will find all the vineyards located towards the west where the winds that favour a perfect atmosphere, the albariza soil and the climate make this renowned production possible.
- The cultivation of industrial tomato for canning has a large presence in the Bajo Guadalquivir area in Seville. With around 6,000 hectares concentrated mainly in municipalities such as Utrera, Los Palacios, Lebrija and Las Cabezas de San Juan. However, its expansion is increasing in other municipalities in the Vega de Sevilla region. This type of tomato is usually sown in stages from March to May. Thanks to this system, the crop is harvested gradually, so that in approximately 70-80 days the tomato is harvested in all the municipalities.
- The potato. The main potato producer in Andalusia is Seville, followed by Cadiz and Malaga. It is a crop with a strong presence in the regions of Las Marismas, El Ajarafe and La Vega, with municipalities such as La Rinconada standing out with more than 1,200 hectares. Amongst the benefits of the new potato, the most important are that it is fresh, healthy and full of flavour. In fact, it has been possible to confirm an increase in the consumption of this type of fresh potato in households compared to potatoes that have been preserved. New potatoes from Andalusia are harvested and marketed during the relevant season without going through any post-harvest conservation process.
- Carrot. It is a vegetable with so many good properties for human beings that it is not surprising that its cultivation continues to grow day by day. In Spain, the province of Cadiz is the leading producer of carrots, followed by Seville and Malaga. These vegetables are grown both for domestic consumption and for export, with France, the Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Germany being the main destinations. It is indisputable that Andalusia has a privileged climate, but it is also worth highlighting the modern production techniques applied in its fields, which are increasingly more sustainable and efficient. All these factors have combined to make Andalusia the main producer of this vegetable in Spain.
- Almonds. Rich in potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorous and iron, this nut is an essential part of our diet. Almeria, Malaga and Granada account for 96% of the almond tree surface area in Andalusia. However, it is Huelva, Seville and Cordoba where almond tree cultivation is expanding the most with new farms, mainly irrigated. Andalusia currently obtains 40% of the total almond harvested in Spain.
Products that are pampered and cared for in detail from the moment they are sown, to reach our homes in the freshest and most sustainable way possible. An effort and work that consumers value more and more every day.
How many of these foods do you have in your home? If we are what we eat, we are all a little bit Andalusian.
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