Sea Rocket

Sarcocornia fruticosa Saltwort is a small, highly branched shrub. It has straight branches with small scale shaped leaves that form rings throughout the plant. Its characteristic colour is sea-green and dim. Saltwort RiaFresh® fleshy tips can be eaten fresh, in salads or soups, or boiled. Its slightly bitter flavour makes it a great ingredient to prepare sauces for meat or fish dishes. It is surprising when used with eggs or milanesa. Commercialization Available in the following sales units: 40 g – 100 g (for other units please consult us). Availability and conservation Saltwort RiaFresh® is available all year round, sliced and fresh. It can be stored at 3 to 7 °C for up to 15 days.

Carpobrotus sp. Sea fingers are a prostrate plant having leaves located on opposite sides of the stem, and characteristically shaped slightly rounded triangular pyramids. Sea fingers RiaFresh® are a decorative ingredient, and also very tasty. They have a crisp texture, very hydrated, salty and with a slightly bitter touch. They are used to highlight the taste of some dishes, combining well with meat, fish and shellfish or in the preparation of warm salads. Particularly interesting combined with mushrooms. Properties Sea Fingers RiaFresh® is a source of protein, magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese. Commercialization Available in the following sales units: 30 g – 250 g (for other units please consult us). Availability and conservation Sea Fingers Riafresh® is available all year round, sliced and fresh. It can be stored at 3 to   7 °C for up to 15 days.

Suaeda maritima Sea blite is a bush-like plant with fleshy and succulent leaves, with a semi-circular shape, plane in its upper side and breached at the end. Sometimes it can present much shorter leaves, similar to a banana bunch, among longer leaves. The color is typically green but can be red or purple. Sea Blite RiaFresh^® has a well-marked taste of salinity, and some notes of earth, being different from all other marine vegetables. Brilliant performance in warm dishes (eggs, mushrooms), hot dishes (fish and seafood) and possibly pickles. Properties Sea Blite RiaFresh^® is rich in protein, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin E and chromium. Is a source of manganese. Contains lutein, phenols, flavonoids and tannins.   Commercialization Available in the following sales units: 30 g (for other units please consult us). Availability and conservation Sea Blite Riafresh^® is available all year round, sliced and fresh. It can be stored at 3 to 7 °C for up to 15 days.

Crithmum maritimo Sea fennel is a deeply branched vegetable with round, fleshy leaves of triangular outline. Its leaves are strongly aromatic when squeezed (its essential oils are used in perfumery) with strong reminders of fennel and parsley, slightly salty and may be slightly bitter. Sea Fennel RiaFresh® is an ingredient with high potential to aromatize dishes evoking marine sensations. It is recommended in salads or as warm garnish on meats. It is very suitable for making pickles. Commercialization Available in the following sales units: 15 g (for other units please consult us). Availability and conservation Sea Fennel Riafresh® is available all year round, sliced and fresh. It can be stored at 3 to    7 °C for up to 21 days. Certification Sea Fennel RiaFresh® is GLOBALG.A.P. and GRASP certified.