Skewered Appetizers
Pickles have their origin in ancient Mesopotamia and have been part of our diet since ancient times.
Pickling is the process of preserving or extending the shelf life of food by fermentation in brine or vinegar. This pickling process can be applied to many vegetables a such as olives, cucumber, onions, peppers, etc.
In Spain, pickles are very common and their presence in the form of a skewer is one of the most traditional.
The main nutritional values are:
- Monounsaturated fats from olives, beneficial for lowering the cholesterol level in the blood.
- Vitamins A, B, C, and E which help maintain the correct functioning of our organism.
It is common to enjoy these pickles as a tapa or snack accompanied by a drink.
Vima vinegar skewered appetizers are a top quality product that is made in Spain from vegetables chosen in their optimum level of ripeness and preserved in salt and vinegar.
The pickling process gives them their characteristic flavor and is an important and safe method of preservation. Vima skewered appetizers can be either sweet or spicy. The sweet pickles include gherkin, small onion, pitted green olives, and red pepper, all inserted into a stick forming the typical skewered appetizer.
The spicy pickles have a portion of chili pepper that gives them just the right touch of spiciness.
It’s the perfect way to taste and enjoy the flavors of the most traditional pickles, with a perfect presentation in order to enjoy as a tapa or appetizer.
Available as:
Spicy skewered appetizers
- 314ml jar
- 1966ml
Sweet skewered appetizers
- 1966ml jar
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Balsamic Vinegar
The origin of vinegar, which has been part of our diet since immemorial times, is linked to wine since it comes from the alcoholic fermentation of its sugars.
Balsamic vinegar has its origins in Italy, specifically in Modena. Unlike other kinds of vinegar, white and red wine musts are used for production and matured in wooden barrels for which it takes several years.
This dressing has important health benefits It is rich in mineral salts, such as potassium, zinc, iron, calcium, sodium, magnesium, and enzymes.
Vinegar, apart from being a good condiment, can be used in the conservation of food since it reduces the microbial load of them.
Vima Balsamic vinegar is made in Spain and, its intense and slightly sweet taste, makes it perfect for seasoning salads or preparing vinaigrettes; gently aromatizes meats, fish, vegetables and enhances the flavor of salads and sauces made with fruits.
Vima Balsamic vinegar is packaged in a glass jar to preserve all its qualities to the maximum.
It is a product suitable for vegan and celiac diets.
Available in:
- 500ml
- 250ml
Green Olives
Olive is the fruit of the oleaceous family’s olive tree, and its consumption has a remote origin.
Olives are a big family within the pickles and one of Spain’s most popular preparations, forming a fundamental part of the Mediterranean diet.
The central nutritional values they provide are:
- Monounsaturated fats help to lower the level of the bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
- Vitamins A and E, which strengthen our defenses.
Green olives are the Spanish appetizer par excellence. However, in addition to consuming them as a snack or tapa, they can be incorporated into numerous recipes of meats, fish, rice, pâtes, salads, or pizzas.
Vima green olives are a product of Spanish origin, the world’s leading country in producing and exporting olives.
For its preparation, top quality olives of the manzanilla variety are selected, picked at the right time of ripeness to offer their best qualities of each production.
These olives, by their characteristics: thin skin, medium size, and fleshiness, are ideal for consumption as table olives.
We have olives packaged whole or pitted, to adapt to different uses. The first ones are perfect for presenting as an aperitif, and the second can be incorporated into all kinds of culinary preparations.
Available in:
Green whole olives
- Pouch 200ml
- Jar 314ml
- Jar 1966ml
Green pitted olives
- Pouch 200ml
- Jar 314ml
- Jar 1966ml
Red Wine Vinegar
The origin of vinegar, which has been part of our diet since immemorial times, is linked to wine since it comes from the alcoholic fermentation of its sugars.
This dressing has important health benefits. It is rich in mineral salts, such as potassium, zinc, iron, calcium, sodium, and magnesium. It also has enzymes.
Vinegar, apart from being a good condiment, can be used in the conservation of food since it reduces the microbial load of them.
Vima Rioja wine vinegar is a product of Spanish origin obtained by fermentation of Rioja wine, one of the most recognized Spanish wines worldwide.
In addition to serving as a dressing for our salads, it can be part of meat, fish, and vegetable dishes. It can also be used in the preparation of sauces, preserves, and homemade pickles. Its caloric contribution is practically zero, so its addition to the dishes, even in large quantities, does not vary the caloric content of the food.
Vima Rioja wine vinegar is packaged in a glass jar to preserve all its qualities to the maximum.
Available in:
- 500ml
Capers
Pickles have their origin in ancient Mesopotamia and have been part of our diet since ancient times.
The caper is the flower bud of the bush of the same name or Capparis Spinosa. This bush plant is typical of the Mediterranean basin, and its fruits and flowers are widely used in the gastronomy of this area.
The main nutritional values they bring us are:
- High content in flavonoids, which protects and preserves bone mass.
- It has diuretic and purifying properties.
The caper is usually eaten pickled, as a dressing or appetizer and has a slightly bitter taste that gives it a special touch.
Vima capers are Made in Spain and are a top-quality product. They are chosen at their optimum level of ripeness and preserved in salt and vinegar, which gives them their characteristic taste and helps them to be preserved.
Their low-calorie content makes them a healthy and tasty snack. It´s an essential ingredient for a tartar sauce and they can also be used as a condiment in pizzas, salads, and any pasta dish.
Available in:
- 314ml jar
Tarragon Vinegar
The origin of vinegar, which has been part of our diet since immemorial times, is linked to wine since it comes from the alcoholic fermentation of its sugars.
Vinegar, especially mild-tasting ones, can be flavored using different spices, aromatic herbs, or fruits. Among the multitude of available options, tarragon vinegar is one of the best known and used as its part of many dishes, especially within French cuisine.
This dressing has important health benefits. It is rich in mineral salts, such as potassium, zinc, iron, calcium, sodium, magnesium, and enzymes.
Vinegar, apart from being a good condiment, can be used in the conservation of food since it reduces the microbial load of them.
Vima Tarragon white wine vinegar is a product of Spanish origin. It is obtained through the fermentation of white wine, adding a few sprigs of tarragon that give a slight aniseed flavor and aroma typical of this plant. This variety of vinegar, in addition to accompanying our salads, is ideal as a dressing of fish, vegetables and legumes, and is used as an ingredient of béarnaise sauces, tartar and tarragon sauce.
Its caloric contribution is practically zero so its addition to the dishes, even in large quantity, does not vary the caloric content of the food.
Vima Tarragon vinegar is packaged in a glass jar to preserve all its qualities to the maximum.
Available in:
- 500ml