Preserved Vegetables is a subcategory comprising over 40 products, represented above all by the brands Navarrico, Mar-Tret and Villaolivo. At the heart of the range are quality pulses in glass jars - white and black beans, chickpeas and black Beluga lentils - complemented by artichokes, alioli made with white garlic and the ready-made Catalan specialities escalibada (grilled vegetables) and gazpacho (chilled tomato soup). These are practical products that save time when cooking or are served straight away as tapas.
How to find your way around this category
Pulses (beans, chickpeas, lentils) are pre-cooked in glass jars - simply rinse them and use them straight away in a salad, a soup or as a side dish. Artichokes are served cold as tapas or used in further cooking. Escalibada is a traditional Catalan dish of grilled peppers, aubergine and onion, and gazpacho is a chilled tomato soup, ideal in summer. Alioli is an oil-based garlic sauce, a classic accompaniment to many Spanish dishes.
For quick meal preparation reach for the pulses, for a ready-made tapas dinner for escalibada or gazpacho.
Overview of the range
Product
Type
Recommended use
White/black beans, chickpeas, Beluga lentils
Pre-cooked pulses
Salads, soups, side dishes
Artichokes
Preserved vegetables
Tapas, salads
Escalibada
Ready-made dish
Tapas, side dish with meat
Gazpacho
Chilled soup
Summer starter, on its own
Alioli
Sauce
Dip, accompaniment to meat and vegetables
You will always find the specific weight and composition in the detail of the individual product.
What Escalibada and Gazpacho are
Escalibada is a Catalan speciality made from grilled peppers, aubergine, onion and sometimes tomatoes, traditionally served cold with a little olive oil as a starter or side dish. Gazpacho is a chilled soup of tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and garlic, typical of southern Spain and popular especially in the hot summer months as a refreshing, nourishing dish.
Black Beluga lentils keep their firm structure and glossy appearance after cooking, which makes them resemble caviar - hence their name.
Frequently asked questions
Do pulses in a jar still need to be cooked?
No, they are already pre-cooked - simply rinse them and use them straight away in a dish, or warm them gently.
What are Ganxet beans?
Ganxet is a Catalan variety of white bean characterised by its kidney shape and creamy texture, prized in Catalan cuisine.
How is gazpacho served?
It is served chilled, either straight as a drink or in a bowl with a spoon, optionally garnished with diced vegetables and croutons.
What is alioli good for?
As a dip for bread or chips, or as an accompaniment to grilled meat, fish or vegetables.
What is escalibada?
A traditional Catalan dish of grilled peppers, aubergine and onion, served cold with olive oil as a starter or side dish.
Whether you are looking for an ingredient to finish cooking or a ready-made dish. Also: the pulses are pre-cooked, while escalibada and gazpacho are ready to serve.
What we base this on
Information from the producers Navarrico, Mar-Tret and Villaolivo. Also: we verify the specific composition and weight for each individual product.
Where the limits are
The stock availability of individual items may change. Also: you will find the current status in the product detail.
What this category does not cover
Olives, capers or preserved seafood. Also: you will find those in the Olives and Seafood categories.