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Malanga Coco is similar to a yam in appearance and a potato in flavor. This root is commonly used in tropical countries. Malanga is also similar to Taro in texture and appearance but has a woodsy taste with a hint of black walnut. Origin: Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua Availability: Year-Round -
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Order lychee now! Buy with us quality lychee direct from farms in Mexico. Lychee, sometimes spelled litchi or called alligator strawberry, is eaten raw on its own. This tropical fruit is a good source of Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and potassium and is an excellent addition to fruit salads, sauces, desserts, and beverages. Origin: Mexico Availability: May – February -
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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 -
Long Squash has a mild flavor which becomes increasingly bitter as it matures. Used most often in cooked applications. When young, it can be utilized with skin on or when more mature the skin can be removed for a more tender texture. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, USA Availability: Year-Round -
Long squash or "Bottle Gourd" is often considered to be of African decent but it is also common in Europe and Asia. The long squash is very similar to zucchini and it is grown in warm climates. The outer skin can go from yellow to green while the inner flesh is firm textured, white in color and contains seeds Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, USA 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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Long Beans are grown in the tropics throughout Southeast Asia and they are green or white in color. These beans taste best when they are young and slender. The pods may be eaten both fresh and cooked. Origin: U.S. Availability: May – September -
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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. -
Jicama (yam bean), is a Mexican root vegetable. Commonly eaten raw, seasoned with lime and chili powder. Additionally, it has a sweet and starchy flavor. As a result, it can be eaten raw or cooked -
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Japanese sweet potatoes are medium to large in size. The thin skin ranges in color from dark purple to burgundy depending on the growing environment, and there are faint light pink-purple patches and brown spots scattered across the surface. Origin: Dominican Republic, USA Availability: Year-Round -
8oz The Jalapeno Pepper are medium-sized chili peppers with a mild to moderate heat. One of the most common types of chili peppers. They can be dried and smoked, turning into chipotle. Origen: Mexico Availability: Year Round -
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Jackfruit is one of its own kind of tropical fruits, recognized for its unique shape, size, and fruity flavor of its bulbs that can be appreciated from a distance. The fruit is deliciously sweet in taste. Origin: Brazil, Mexico Availability: Year-Round
