Slowly but surely, organic produce is becoming more available, fresher and more economical in the alicante region. This week I present a comparison between two vendors: MenjaBio and their organic produce bag, and Alhama, who have a shop and a stall at the weekly market in Altea.
The small MenjaBio bag costs €11 and contained 6 carrots, 3 red peppers, 3 tomatoes, 1 spaghetti squash, 3 bananas, 2 kiwifruits, 2 apples and a small watermelon. I had to drive to Penates in Alfaz del Pi to collect the bag.
Popping down to the market today, on foot, I scooped up 2 bunches of chard, a bunch of beets (with their greens), a celeriac, a sweet potato, 4 small leeks, 4 potatoes, 2 onions, 4 zucchinis (courgettes), 5 tomatoes, 3 apples and 3 pears. For this I paid €16. Here are a couple of photos of my lovely organic veg.
I conclude that the produce from the market is better value for money and a better buy all round. Why? I just don’t think that bananas from South America and Kiwis from New Zealand are the best ways to use my organic euro. The produce from the market is not only organic, it’s local. Plus, I don’t need to drive to collect it. Very important in the age of gloablisation, food miles and ethical spending.
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- MenjaBio Small Bag
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- Produce from Alhama’s market stall
