Freddi: masters of Borettana Onions of Emilia

Delicate in taste, the Borettana Onions of Emilia take on a regal role when served as an accompaniment with other fine-tasting dishes such as meat and cold cured meats. Freddi’s Borettana Onions are superb for preparing a “soffritto” (base of chopped sautéed onions and herbs) or preserving, and are rich in precious vitamins, vegetable fibre and taste. Ideal for onion lovers and those who are not content with standard onion varieties.

The kingdom of Borettana Onions of Emilia

Borettana Onions of Emilia have been produced for over five hundred years on the fertile lands between the provinces of Reggio Emilia and Parma. Its name reveals their origin: the glorious history of this onion began along the banks of the River Po, in the area around Boretto, where the limey soil of the plain still gives it that hue of straw yellow and delicate consistency. These precious characteristics make it stand out from the rest.

Identikit of a queen

Dettagli della Cipollina Borettana dell'Emilia

white tunic
with hints of yellow

sweet,
delicate taste

compact
and fleshy

flat and hollow
in shape

white tunic
with hints of yellow

sweet,
delicate taste

compact
and fleshy

flat and hollow
in shape

The onion that goes well with everything

Preserves

You can preserve Borettana Onions yourself at home, in vinegar, to be served as an accompaniment according to an ancient tradition in Emilia
Side dishes

Sautéed with a little balsamic vinegar or simply baked as they are, Borettana Onions make the perfect accompaniment for dishes with a pungent taste
Soups and pasta dishes

For a delicate base (soffritto) of chopped sautéed onions and herbs, start off with some finely chopped Borettana Onion. To add a touch of flavour to any cooked meal plus extra fibre and vitamins
Sandwiches

Make your picnic or lunchbreak tastier with a few slices of Borettana Onion, simple and quick to prepare. It is ideal with hamburgers and sausages but also in vegetarian recipes
Pizzas and focaccias

Extra special with the addition of Borettana Onion, a little oil and a sprinkling of herbs. For a change of taste with just a few ingredients
Soufflés

With a few fine slices of Borettana Onion in the mixture or filling, the aroma from the oven will be even more intense
Omelettes

Just a couple of eggs and one Borettana Onion are all you need for a tasty meal. Or even to conjure up a tasty packed lunch