Artichaut du Roussillon

Artichaut du Roussillon are artichokes produced in the Pyrénées Orientales region in France since the 16th century. The artichokes are thought to be a part of Roussillon's cultural heritage and since they are produced on a large scale, they form the landscape through the seasons, with their green-purple tops pointed to the sky in springtime.

They have a mild taste and a tender, not too fibrous texture. They can be eaten raw and because of their well-closed bracts, they have a good keeping quality. One of the first artichokes in spring, these vegetables are exclusively harvested by hand.