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Artichokes

Artichokes are a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as a food. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. Our artichokes are hand-trimmed and picked to maintain a uniform shape. Both our grilled and marinated artichoke hearts make for great additions to your pizza and salads!

Artichokes are a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as a food. The edible portion consists of the flower buds before the flowers bloom. Our artichokes are hand-trimmed and picked to maintain a uniform shape.  We offer grilled and marinated for you
We source the finest quality artichokes from Peru and then marinate and grill in our California based facility.

COLOR

Pale green


FLAVOR & TEXTURE

Bold, savory flavor​
Tender & juicy


USAGE

Snacking, salads, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, dips and antipasti platters

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Hand-picked, blanched, and trimmed. ​ Marinated: Marinated with herbs and a dash of oil.​
Grilled: Hand-grilled over an open flame, packed in sunflower oil, sea salt, vinegar & spices​.

Capers

Did you know that capers are actually the unripened flower buds of the Caper bush? The perennial bush is native to the Mediterranean, and is found growing wild in rocky crags and coastal cliffs. Mezzetta capers are hand picked as soon as they reach the desired size.

Capers are actually the unripened flower buds of the perennial Caper bushes, native to the Mediterranean, and found growing wild in rocky crags and coastal cliffs. Mezzetta capers are hand picked once they reach the desired size. Flavorful add in recipes!
We source the finest quality capers that we then brine in our California based manufacturing facility.

COLOR

Dark green


FLAVOR & TEXTURE

Piquant, slightly tangy flavor​
Tender texture


USAGE

Mediterranean dishes, especially veal, fish and chicken.​

Add chopped Capers to sauces or dressings.

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Picked from dessert shrubs by hand, sized and fermented in a salt brine.

Cherries

The Maraschino name originates from the Marasca cherry from Croatia and the Maraschino liqueur made from it. Today, Maraschino cherries are an ingredient in many cocktails, giving them the nickname "cocktail cherries."

Mezzetta Maraschino Cherries are a family favorite. Naturally sweet and bright, they can turn a scoop of ice cream into a sundae and a mixed drink into a party. They can brighten up a fruit salad or a weekend breakfast grapefruit. Or, Shirley Temples!
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COLOR

Bright, vibrant red


FLAVOR & TEXTURE

Sweet, vibrant flavor


USAGE

Cocktails, glazed ham, baked goods, on top of ice cream, fruit salad

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Harvested at the peak of freshness and treated with a proprietary process to achieve the ideal flavor and color. Our Maraschino cherries contain no artificial colors or flavors.

Pearl Onions

The pearl onion is a close relative of the leek and is more tender than the common onion. With its uniquely small size and sweet taste, the pearl onion makes for a great cocktail garnish.

Our small, tender cocktail onions are bursting with flavor. Often used as a signature garnish in martinis, they are also an excellent addition to antipasto trays, and complement grilled fish and other recipes just as well.
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COLOR

Pearly white


FLAVOR & TEXTURE

Crisp, tangy & tender


USAGE

Cocktails, antipasti platters, meatballs, stews

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Peeled, sized, and cured in a vinegar brine.

Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes

Mezzetta Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes are made using farm-fresh California tomatoes, grown near our Napa Valley facility.

Mezzetta® Sun Ripened Dried Tomatoes contain no sulfites and are made with farm fresh, ripe California tomatoes. Soft and velvety texture with more flavor than fresh tomatoes, they add rich tangy taste to pasta, pizza, sandwiches and everything in between
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COLOR

Dark red


FLAVOR & TEXTURE

Deep, rich flavor and soft, velvety texture


USAGE

Appetizers, pasta salads, sandwiches, pizza and pasta

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Farm-fresh California ripe tomatoes are oven dried then packed with fresh herbs and olive oil. We oven dry our tomatoes instead of sun dried to minimize exposure to the elements.

Giardiniera (Cauliflower, Carrots, Celery, Red Bell Peppers)

Giardiniera is an Italian relish of pickled vegetables in vinegar or sometimes oil. Giardiniera adds punch to sandwiches, sausages and hot dogs, as well as eggs and pizza. And you can’t talk about Giardiniera without a shout out to Chicago-Style Giardiniera and its popular use as a topping for Italian beef sandwiches

We mix locally grown California vegetables (carrots, cauliflower, celery, pickles, onions and red bell peppers) with Greek peppers to make our Italian Giardiniera. These pickled vegetables add the perfect crunch, color and texture to snacks & recipes.
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COLOR

Variety of fresh colors (white, orange, red, light green)


FLAVOR & TEXTURE

Hot or mild flavor and crisp texture


USAGE

Snacking, as a condiment, Italian beef sandwiches, deli sandwiches, antipasto platters, salads

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Our cauliflower is picked on local family farms at the peak of ripeness and then processed in our Napa Valley facility within 24 hours to retain flavor and crunch. We pickle them with carrots, celery and bell peppers.

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Prosciutto Wrapped Artichoke Hearts

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Spicy Eggplant Roll-Ups

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Homemade No-Churn Cherry Ice Cream

Homemade No-Churn Cherry Ice Cream

Cherry, Almond and Pistachio Biscotti

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Cherry Basil Sangria

Cherry Basil Sangria

Gibson Martini

Gibson Martini

Mezzetta® Bloody Mary

Mezzetta® Bloody Mary

Braised Greens with Pancetta and Giardinera

Braised Greens with Pancetta and Giardinera

Sun-Ripened Dried Tomato and Basil Mashed Potatoes

Sun-Ripened Dried Tomato and Basil Mashed Potatoes

Tuscan Farmhouse Chicken

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Mediterranean Guacamole

Mediterranean Guacamole

Braised Greens with Pancetta and Giardinera

Braised Greens with Pancetta and Giardinera

Mezzetta® Muffuletta

Mezzetta® Muffuletta

The Perfect Antipasto Platter

The Perfect Antipasto Platter

Jar of Mezzetta Julienne Cut Sun-Ripened Dried Tomatoes with peperoncini, Kalamata olives, and lemon
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A few days ago, I ran across a jar of your Cocktail Onions. I tended bar for 30 years and made a ton of Gibson Martinis. The cocktail onions I used were okay tasting, but soft. The Mezzetta onions are the crispiest best tasting ever. I am glad I took a shot and picked them up. They will be ongoing in my cocktail repertoire.”

Ray J.

Hopkins, MN

Sun Dried Tomatoes

Every jar has a journey

It starts in the farms

We travel all across the globe in search of the finest possible ingredients, developing long-term relationships with local farmers. The result? The best possible products for our customers.

Next step - perfecting the product

Once our ingredients enter our factory, the real work begins. In both our test kitchens and production lines, we work tirelessly to ensure Mezzetta products are of the highest possible quality.

The seal of approval

The name Mezzetta on the jar is a promise that you're taking home the best ingredients on the planet. We check our products for quality before, during and after they've left the factory floor.

At last, a seat at the table

Ultimately, the key ingredient to a joy-filled meal is family & friends. Our products should be enjoyed the same way we've always made them - with love.