Two food products considered to identify the area Reggio have entered the prestigious list of Slow Food Presidia, these are “Piparelle” Of Villa San Giovanni and of “The Friars’ Pruna” Of Newfoundland Sappo Minulius.
‘I pruna di frati’ is nothing more than a particular plum originating from the pre-Aspromonte area of the Gioia Tauro plain, the name derives from the Celestine Benedictine monks who selected this fruit in the convent of Terranova Sappo Minulio, around the 16th century. According to Slow Food, there are six producers who join the presidium, engaged in the cultivation of approximately 7 hectares of land, which also include the municipalities of Molochio and Varapodio.
As regards the ‘Piparelle’ of Villa San Giovanni, an activity was carried out to recognize the historical and economic value of a confectionery product that needed protection from numerous imitations. This is a traditional product created thanks to the use of products such as: almonds, sugar, honey, wheat flour and spices such as cinnamon and cloves and orange essential oil. All typical ingredients of the Reggio area.
Among the objectives of the Metropolitan City, therefore, is that of giving support to excellent production realities in the district, working in close synergy with the Slow food convivia of the territories concerned, promoting identity markers and relaunching the most appreciated and sought-after products in the national and international context .