Fruits & Preserves
The Spanish word mermelada (jam) appears to have its roots in the term membrillo (quince). Both the ancient Greeks and Romans cultivated the homonymous quince tree and Roman author Apicius wrote that its pulp was cooked in honey to overcome the natural roughness and acidity of the fresh fruit. Sugar, a fundamental ingredient in the elaboration of quince paste, came to Europe through Spain as a legacy from the Moors who, during their occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, planted sugarcane here.
A natural, super-healthy, crisp and sweet flavorful snack, these are also great paired with cured or aged sheep cheeses and young white wines or full-bodied red wines.
Size: 7.05oz/200g
Origin: Murcia, Spain
Quantity/case: 15
These delicious natural preserves are from an agricultural cooperative in Mucia and are excellent with toast, crackers, or cheese.
Size: 7.41oz/210g
Origin: Murcia, Spain
Quantity/case: 12