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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 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 -
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 -
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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 -
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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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8 oz Sugar Snap is a good source of vitamins A, C, Thiamin, and Niacin. Also, it provides adequate amounts of phosphorous, iron and potassium. Sugar snap peas are a great addition to a healthy diet because they contain no cholesterol, almost no fat and are low in sodium. Origin: Guatemala, Peru Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz/ Bag The pulp of the young fruit is green and sour. As it ripens, the juicy pulp becomes paste-like and more sweet-sour. Tamarind Sour is a bean-like shaped pods with a cinnamon brown to clay colored external appearance Origin: Thailand - USA Availability: Year Round -
8 oz Turmeric Yellow grows wild in the forests of South and Southeast Asia. It is one of the key ingredients in many Asian dishes. Indian traditional medicine, called Siddha, has recommended turmeric for medicine. Its use as a coloring agent is not of primary value in South Asian cuisine. Origin: Jamaica Availability: Year-Round -
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 -
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 -
16 oz Bag Passion Fruit is an egg-shaped tropical fruit. It has a brittle, wrinkled dark purple skin surrounding flesh-covered seeds. The seeds are edible, so you can eat the pulp straight from the shell. Origin: Colombia 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
