The consistency of Segreti di Sicilia Artichoke Hearts is firm and meaty and the flavor of the artichoke is well balanced. This allows various uses in the kitchen but we recommend consuming it naturally, without further processing. The intense flavor of the artichoke hearts, due to the seasoning with typical Sicilian aromas and the preservation in extra virgin olive oil, already makes them special. They can accompany a platter of cheeses, cured meats and olives, gourmet bruschetta or original salads and sandwiches. The preservation oil is the prized Frantoi Cutrera extra virgin olive oil, Biancolilla variety, with aromatic notes of artichoke, and can be reused as an aromatic condiment for other bruschettas, for salads or simply on bread.