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Dry Coconut is the most common type of Coconut in the market. Characterized by a hard brown shell with a hairy appearance surrounding the flesh. Coconut can be considered a complete food as it’s incredibly rich in vitamin E, antioxidants, and natural sugars. Origin: Costa Rica, Dominican Republic Availability: Year-Round -
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In the American markets it's commonly known as Baby Bok Choy, but unlike the Baby Bok Choy, the Shanghai Choy is completely green with a lighter stem. It has great flavor, can be very versatile, and has incredible health benefits. Origin: USA Availability: Year-Round -
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Wawa Choy in Mandarin refers to "baby," which refers to the baby form of Napa Cabbage. It has greener outer leaves with white stalks. It has a sweet flavor and can replace Napa Cabbage in most recipes. Origin: USA Availability: Year-Round -
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Mustard Greens is a species of the mustard plant. It resembles headless cabbage such as kale, but with a mustard flavor. The taste is peppery and somewhat bitter which deepens when cooked. It pairs very well with beef, chicken, and pork. Origin: USA Availability: Year-Round -
Chinese Bitter Melon is a green, cucumber-shaped vegetable with a unique bitter taste. Typically grows in countries with a tropical climate. Very popular in Asian cooking . Similarly, famous for its effects on obesity and diabetes. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, U.S. Availability: Year-Round -
The Indian Bitter Melon is a tropical vine that bears a distinctive fruit which is bumpy, green, and elongated. The fruit of the bitter melon contains large, flat seeds, a thin flesh layer and a thick rubbery skin. Asian cultures believe that bitter melon can prevent malaria, treat diabetes and fuel metabolism. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, USA Availability: Year-Round -
Aloe leaves are botanically and commonly known as Aloe Vera. Most recipes suggest rinsing or soaking it. Raw Aloe can be blended with water, resulting in smoothies or other beverages. Origin: USA Availability: Year-Round -
Dosakai is a type of melon, small in size and round in shape. As it matures, its skin goes from green to yellow. It has a firm, watery, white flesh. Additionally, it can be consumed both raw and cooked. Origin: Dominican Republic Availability: Year-Round -
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Culantro is a herb with long, glossy green, serrated leaves. The plant grows like lettuce. Its thin leaves grow in a rosette pattern around a small central stem. Additionally, it has a flavor similar to that of cilantro, but more intense. Origin: Costa Rica Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz White eggplant's outer skin is smooth and bright white with one bulbous end that tapers slightly to a green calyx. Its cream-colored inner flesh is dense with edible white seeds. When cooked, they're creamy and mild, with a light sweet flavor. Origin: Honduras Availability: Year-Round -
0.5 oz Thyme retains its flavor better than most herbs when dried, but fresh thyme is still preferred. Thyme is an aromatic and widely used culinary herb that also happens to be the main ingredient in bouquet garni and one of the principle ingredients in Herbs de Provence. Origin: Colombia Availability: Year-Round -
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8oz Finger Hot Pepper, is a small, thin chili variety. They start out light green and ripen to red, and can be used fresh or dried. It's very hot. As a result, it adds great flavor and spice to many dishes. Perfect for those who love eye-watering hot food. Origin: Dominican Republic, Florida Availability: Year- Round -
The Papaya solo is a melon like fruit with a thin skin ranging from green to orange enclosing a yellow-orange flesh. Papayas are a good source of vitamin A and C. The Papaya Solo enzyme is called Papain and it is used to break down tough meat fibers. Origin: Brazil Availability: Year-Round -
0.5 oz Basil has long been a popular herb for use in Italian, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine. Its leaves are vibrant green and heart shaped. Additionally, it can be harvested when as petite as half an inch and as large as four inches in length. Origin: Colombia Availability: Year-Round -
0.5 oz Oregano is a shrub-like herb with multiple-branched stems. Pair fresh and dried oregano with cured olives, sheep's milk cheeses, tomatoes, pork, lamb, potatoes, pasta and rices. Origin: Colombia Availability: Year-Round -
0.5 oz Rosemary is harvested for its leaves, both dried and fresh and for its volatile oil. It is highly aromatic and releases aromas of pine, menthol and pepper. Origin: Colombia Availability: Year-Round -
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Lemon Grass is a stalk that grows in bunches. Consists of a pink base, a green outer layer, and a white core. In the same vein, characterized by a mild citrus flavor. A common ingredient in soups, meat, and seafood dishes. Most importantly, filled with nutrients that keeps the body healthy. -
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8 oz Quenepas are a small, round, and green fruit with a thin, rough skin. They grow in bunches and are known by many different names, including Spanish lime. After removing the skin, the creamy, soft pulp is revealed. Origin: Dominican Republic Availability: June - September -
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8oz The Cubanelle, also known as "Cuban pepper", is a variety of sweet pepper of the species Capsicum Annuum. When unripe, it is light yellowish-green in color, but will turn bright red if allowed to ripen.Origin: Mexico, U.S.Availability: Year-Round -
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8 oz Long hot pepper has a taste similar to, but hotter than, that of its close relative Piper nigrum. Used fresh, roasted, filled, and pickled. Italian Long Hots are generally fried while still green, or roasted with olive oil, garlic, and salt. Served whole, skin, and seeds intact. Origin: Dominican Republic, Florida Availability: Year-Round -
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Radicchio has deep red to purple leaves with bright white veins. The edges of the leaves are fairly thick and crisp. I It is eaten raw with just a bit of olive oil and salt, as well as mixed into a variety of salads. Origin: Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
Malanga Eddoe Also called Eddoe, this species is native to China and Japan. It can grow in cooler and drier climates, which makes it a suitable crop in parts of North America. The corms are generally smaller and rounder resembling a striped, hairy potato. Origin: Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador Availability: Year-Round -
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Malanga Isleña is similar to a Taro or Cassava, round with horizontal scale like texture. It is typically deep-fried as fritters or chips. It can also be mashed, baked, boiled, or sautéed. Origin: Costa Rica Availability: Year-Round -
Sour Oranges have a deep orange color and are very juicy. They have both a sour taste and an astringent or bitter taste. They are used to make orange marmalade, sauces, chutney, candied fruit, pies, flavorings, and liqueurs such as Grand Marnier, curaçao, and Cointreau. Origin: Dominican Republic, U.S.A. Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz Thai Eggplant may be stir-fried, grilled, cooked as tempura or used in creamy Asian soups and curries. It is seedy but its flesh softens rather quickly and absorbs flavors well. There is no need to peel the skin before cooking. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
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Keitt or Green mangoes are one of the most juicy, thin-seeded, and largest type available. They turn from orange-green to bright green when ripe and have a golden-orange flesh. Origin: Nicaragua Availability: February – July -
Pepino Melons are oval and have an elongated shape that tapers to a point at the end. When fully ripe, the flesh of a Pepino Melon is dark yellow to pale orange with a juicy, melon-like texture and sweet, honeyed aroma and flavor.Origin: EcuadorAvailability: Year-Round -
1 unit The Burro Plantain is tart and tangy with notes of apple and lime. As the fruit matures, the yellow flesh is soft on the outside with a slightly crisp textured center. A ripe Burro plantain's flavor is creamy sweet with lemon undertones. Origin: Colombia Availability: Year-Round -
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8ozAnaheim Peppers are a mild variety of chili peppers. Therefore, the more heat it gets, the hotter it will be. This pepper gives extra flavor to any dish.Origin: USA -
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Mango Francine is one of the most juicy, thin-seeded, and largest type available. They turn from orange-green to bright green when ripe and have a golden-orange flesh. It is also, the most fragrant, juicy, tangy, and delicious mango available in the States. Origin: Nicaragua Availability: February – July -
Malanga White is considered the true Malanga. It is a root vegetable. The interior has a crisp texture and its color varies from cream to yellow to pink. Origin: Costa Rica, Ecuador Availability: Year-Round -
0.5 oz They impart a fresh clean scent and a strong mint flavor with sweet overtones.. The cool taste and sensation mint imparts is a result of the naturally occurring compound menthol contained in the herb. Origin: Colombia Availability: Year-Round -
Arjuna Pumpkin is suitable for harvesting either immature green or fully mature red-brown fruit depending on what the market requires. It has proven to be an extremely high yielder with well-developed plants producing three to four fruits. Its flesh is firm, sticky, yellowish orange in color, and tastes excellent. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras Availability: November – March -
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1 unit Galanga is a root similar to ginger. They have similar taste and smell; being spicy, peppery, and aromatic. As a result, it's typically used as a flavoring spice in Asian cuisine. Its flesh is ivory to yellow in tone depending on its maturity. Additionally, it aids nausea and stomach cramps. Origin: Dominican Republic, USA Availability: Year-Round -
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Yu Choy Sum is made of dark green leaves with a lighter stalk. When ripe, it can be very tender and past this stage, it can become less desirable ad more fibrous. Origin: USA Availability: Year-Round -
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8 oz/Bag Longan berries can be eaten on their own, but they can complement various recipes as well. You can get vitamins B1, B2 and B3 from longan, and it’s also a good source of free radical-scavenging vitamin C. Origin: USA Availability: November - Diciembre
