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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 -
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8 oz Patty Pan is a summer squash known for its small size, round and shallow shape, and deeply scalloped edges, similar to a flying saucer. Patty Pan is a good source of magnesium, niacin, and vitamins A and C. Origin: Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
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8 oz Green Zucchini is the essential summer squash. Its flesh is crisp and creamy with an underdeveloped seed cavity due to its youth. Its flavor is peppery and complex with grassy undertones. Cooking mellows the flavor and the color. Origin: Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz French Beans are tender, slender beans with green, rounded pods. They're eaten whole, including undeveloped seeds, when they are still young, juicy and tender. They have a delicate texture and sweet flavor. Origin: Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz Baby Corn is the immature version, only smaller. Popular Asian vegetable consumed cooked or raw due to its sweet and juicy taste. Low fat; saturated fat-free, very low in sodium, cholesterol-free, and a good source of vitamin C. Origin: Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz Each color of carrot has a different health benefit of its own: orange carrots promote healthy eyes and well-being. In addition, yellow carrots support good eye health and reduce the risk of hardening arteries. Also, red carrots are believed to guard against heart disease and cancers. Lastly, white protect against disease. Origin: Guatemala, Mexico Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz Baby Carrots are the immature version, measuring 3 inches long. One of the most common and versatile ingredients, requiring no peeling and easy to cook. Certainly superior in texture, sweetness, and appearance. In addition, they're an excellent source of vitamin A and fiber Origin: Guatemala, Mexico Availability: Year-Round -
1 pound Asparagus are green stalks, tender at the tip and somewhat woody at the end. Considered a delicacy since ancient times. Most importantly, it has an antioxidant which prevents certain cancers and diseases. Origin: Chile, Peru, Mexico, USA Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz Indian Okra or bhindi is a delicious pod that is an indispensable ingredient in stews, curries, deep-fried or grilled. Easy to grow and extremely productive. In India, okra is referred to as “Ladies Fingers”. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua, U.S. Availability: Year-Round -
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Indian Eggplant is very popular in Indian cuisine. It is about the size of a tomato and almost perfectly round. Additionally, it has dark, purple skin, and it is sweet and tender with very few seeds. Entirely edible, including the seeds. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, 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 -
8 oz Guar Bean is small to medium in size. Its pods are green with a slimy, soft texture. They have a slightly bitter taste. Additionally, they are high in fiber and vitamins. Great for soups, stir-fries, and salads. Origin: Dominican Republic Availability: Year-Round -
Fuzzy Squash has a thick skin covered in small white hairs. The skin is edible but the hairs should be removed, most people peel the skin away. It may be sliced, cubed for stir frying or used in soups. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala 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 -
Chives flower, or garlic chives, are similar to chives but this ones actually taste like garlic. They're not hollow, and they have flat, broader leaves and white flowers. If you're looking for a delicate garlic flavor, this herb is the best option. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
Chinese Okra is similar to regular okra in color and shape. It is long with a ridged green skin and thin ends. It also has a spongy, slightly fibrous creamy white flesh. Its flesh is tender and similar to zucchini in flavor. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
Chinese Eggplant is set apart by its long, thin shape, and unique purple color. Additionally, its flesh is typically white, meaty, and nearly seedless. It has the sweetest flavor of all eggplant varieties; low in calories and a good source of fiber. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, 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 -
Known for its lean flavor, resulting in an indispensable ingredient in stews, curries, deep fried, or grilled. In addition, Okra is a rich source of dietary fiber which eases digestion. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua. USA Availability: Year-Round -
8 ozThe Habanero Red has a delicious, pungent, smoky quality, unlike any other pepper. Many people find its flavor and aroma irresistible in sauces and salsas. This bright red version is one hot pepper.Origin: Dominican Republic, USAAvailability: Year-Round -
8 ozGreen habanero is a type of chili pepper; characteristically lantern-shaped. The immature pod of what will ripen to orange and lastly red. Great source of vitamins, iron, and magnesium. Primarily used in salsas and marinades.Origin: Dominican Republic, USAAvailability: 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 -
8 oz Thai Chili Green are long and narrow coming to a point at their tip end. Petite in size they measure on average only one-half to two inches in length and one-fourth to one-half inch in width at their stem end. Origin: Dominican Republic Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz Thai Chili Red are a must in Southeast Asian cuisine and are used to add spice and heat to foods. Their flavor will complement ingredients including green papaya, citrus juice of lime, yuzu and lemon, garlic, onion, eggplant, and more. Origin: Dominican Republic Availability: Year-Round
