This is the Italian delicacy, known in English as ‘Saltwort’. It has a flavour described as a chivey samphire with a mildly salty, mineral tang, delicious sautéed or steamed as a side dish, in pasta dishes or even raw to add an interesting crunch to salads.

Agretti is highly valued for its detoxifying action, thanks to its high content of insoluble fibre and water, it has diuretic and depurative properties. It contains few calories and has a dense nutritional value, which is rich in Vitamin A, C, and B3 and a great source of minerals, especially calcium, magnesium and phosphorous.