LE PETIT MAS: Innovative Agribusiness of Fermented Garlic Scapes

Magazine Chef & Co. 13 May 2022

Le Petit Mas has been an organic Quebec-grown garlic producer in the Eastern Townships of the “Music” variety since 1989. Its garlic stands out for its long-lasting freshness, bold taste and great appearance.

Its flagship product, fermented garlic scapes, makes cooking easier. This product lacks the pungency of garlic cloves. For garlic lovers, fermented garlic scapes do not replace garlic cloves, but are an interesting alternative for when you don’t want “garlic breath” or when you want to add a delicate garlic flavour to food. For example, garlic scape butter will be much easier to digest than traditional garlic butter and will not mask the taste of lobster or scampi. Fermented garlic scapes are a seasoning in its own right, one which will please all who love the taste of garlic, and even those who don’t.

A PASSION

In 2013, Marie-Pierre Dubeau and Sébastien Grandmont, a couple in life and in business, took over the family farm from Christiane Massé, who founded Le Petit Mas. Since the acquisition, they have more than doubled the surface area of organic cultivation of Quebec-grown garlic. They are determined to put the Petit Mas garlic and fermented garlic scapes on the restaurant menus and on the family tables of all Quebecers!

OFFERING CERTIFIED PRODUCTS

FERMENTED GARLIC SCAPES: Le Petit Mas transforms more than 17 tons of fresh garlic scapes into fermented garlic scapes per year. This amazing flower has been gaining popularity in Quebec in recent years for many reasons. Learn why, to follow the trend too!

Organic (190 ml, 2 L): Organic garlic scapes are fermented in organic first pressing sunflower oil.

Conventional (190 ml, 750 ml, 2 L): Garlic scapes are fermented in sunflower or canola oil.

Practical: Ready to use, fermented garlic scapes are ideal when you are in a rush, or you wish to make things simpler.

Delicate: Fermented garlic scapes enhance your recipes without overpowering other more delicate flavours. 1 tsp. of Le Petit Mas fermented garlic flowers livens up all your recipes for pasta, pizza, seafood, salads, steamed vegetables, mayonnaise and more!

Substitute for garlic: Calculate about 1 tsp. of fermented garlic scapes per clove.

No garlic breath and easy to digest: You will love the social benefits of fermented garlic flowers. They are ideal for seasoning your lunches at the office, your family meals and your dishes for special occasions!

Long shelf life: 2 years. This is the number of years you will be able to keep your jar in the refrigerator once opened.

Lots of taste: No added sugar or salt, allergens, cholesterol, gluten or lactose.

OTHER PRODUCTS FROM LE PETIT MAS

ORGANIC QUEBEC-GROWN GARLIC: With its spicy taste, Quebec-grown garlic is ideal for stews, spaghetti sauces, curries, etc.
FRESH GARLIC SCAPES: Raw, they are spicy and have slightly garlic taste. Finely chopped, they will be a good substitute for green onions. Cooked, they are eaten like other vegetables, their taste is similar to green beans or asparagus, but slightly sweeter. They can be steamed, baked or fried. When you can easily poke them with a knife, they are ready to eat. Add them to vegetable stir-fries, quiches, and more.
QUEBEC-GROWN DRIED GARLIC: Add it to your marinades and sauces! Quebec-grown dried garlic is used just like salt and pepper, directly at the table.
QUEBEC-GROWN DRIED GARLIC SCAPES: Use this product to season your meals at the table or add it to your salads or soups!
ORGANIC FERMENTED GARLIC SCAPE OIL: Use this oil as a bread dip on a cheese platter or to season various dishes. Only a small amount of oil is enough to give a unique flavour to your seafood and salads. You will love the social benefits of this oil.

POINTS OF SALE

Fermented garlic scapes are found in more than 500 points of sale, mainly in Quebec. If you can’t find this product in your favourite grocery store, ask for it! To find out where to buy Le Petit Mas products, CLICK HERE.

You can also buy them directly from its ONLINE STORE, there are even gift boxes for garlic lovers, perfect for the holidays.

You are a restaurateur, caterer or agri-food processor, contact (819-849-0564) to find its distributors.