Teen leaves or “young leaves” are special varieties of vegetables harvested just before they are fully ripe. They are particularly rich in nutrients, naturally firm and have an unmistakable taste.
Yes, they are. In Italy, all products are considered 0-kilometre products if they come from a production and processing centre that is 70 km or less from the point of sale. This distance is very low compared to the average distance that vegetables travel – 1,500 km.
Vertical Farming does not fall within the criteria of organic, but it is an excellent cultivation method. It allows us to reduce emissions from transport, water resources and land use, while also avoiding the use of pesticides, herbicides and plant protection products.
No, we do not wash them because we want to maintain the nutritional values, preserve freshness and texture, and ensure a longer shelf life in supermarkets. But this does not compromise safety: the Total Bacterial Load is 5*10⁴ i.e. 3 times lower than the value imposed by the EU; the IV gamma is 5*10⁷ and the E. coli (Escherichia coli) is 10 cfu/g i.e. 10 times lower than the value imposed by the EU, which is less than or equal to 100 cfu/g for IV gamma.
Yes, our products are certified Nickel-free. We grow them above ground, so they are not contaminated by pollutants that are often present in the soil, such as heavy metals.
Some of our products may contain traces of mustard leaves. You can find our products’ allergens on the label.
We sell in Carrefour shops in Lombardy and online on cortilia.it.
Our facility is dedicated to production rather than retail. But our products, once packaged, are on the shelves within a few hours, just as if you had bought them directly from us.
Vertical Farming is an innovative indoor cultivation method in a closed and controlled environment that optimises space and reduces the consumption of soil and water needed for cultivation. It also avoids the need for us to use pesticides, plant protection products or herbicides. Plant growth occurs naturally, thanks to the control of all parameters, such as the use of the most suitable light spectra to stimulate photosynthesis.
We cultivate them in stacked layers above the ground in a protected environment. Sowing takes place in a substrate composed of organic, draining material. Germination takes place in special chambers with controlled temperature and humidity. Then they are grown in 8-metre high cells using hydroponic methods and constantly controlled parameters.
This means that we protect our plants by growing them in an environment protected from all kinds of external pathogens and that we do not need to use pesticides, plant protection products or herbicides.
No. A Zero-residue product means that it has undergone chemical treatments or may have come into contact with chemical treatments, but contains a residue of less than 0.01 mg/kg at the time of sale. Our products are pesticide-free because they do not encounter pesticides, plant protection products or herbicides at any stage of production.
We grow in a substrate composed of organic, draining material that requires little water, does not disperse it and optimises its use. Moreover, the used water is then collected in special tanks, micro-filtered and reused. This wastes 95% less water than traditional agriculture.
By cultivating vertically on multiple levels, the space required for production is significantly reduced and the yield per square metre is ten times higher than with traditional cultivation methods because we can cultivate 365 days a year, regardless of the changing weather seasons.
No, we do not use any kind of genetically modified organism.
No. Our salads are 100% natural. To ensure a long shelf life for our salads, we do not use preservatives or a protective atmosphere.
The bag containing our products is made of 100% recyclable plastic and is composed of 70% renewable sources, in particular used frying oil, which can no longer be used in any other production cycle.
