Caribbean Cuisine
Embrace the rich and diverse flavors of Caribbean Cuisine with our thoughtfully selected range of vegetables and fruits. From the fiery notes of scotch bonnet peppers to the luscious sweetness of mangoes. Our assortment captures the authentic essence of Caribbean cooking. Elevate your dishes with these vital ingredients, cherished in Caribbean kitchens for generations. Whether you’re an experienced cook or an enthusiastic beginner, our Caribbean products infuse your meals with the vibrant spirit of the islands. Explore the magic of Caribbean flavors and craft delectable dishes that transport you to a sun-soaked paradise. Do not hesitate and order now!
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The elongated Maradol Papaya resembles a football a big, yellowish-green football that can weigh four pounds or more. Inside, the flesh is sweet and reddish-orange with a center cavity filled with slippery black seeds Origin: Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
1 Unit Banana Green are most often eaten raw on their own, except for plantains. The only time plantains are eaten raw is when they have completely ripened to a blacken state; only then are they sweet enough to eat raw. Origin: Costa Rica, Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
1 unit The only time plantains are eaten raw is when they have completely ripened to a blacken state. Only then are they sweet enough to eat raw. Some of the cooking methods used are baking, steaming, boiling, sautéing, and frying. Origin: Ecuador Availability: Year-Round -
1 unit Plantain Maqueño is a special variety of plantain that is softer than the regular “barraganete” and “curare” variety. It also cooks tender and remains soft and fresh through time. Origin: Ecuador, Nicaragua. Availability: Year-Round -
Chayote is a pear shaped, light green squash. It has a creamy white flesh, that becomes cottony as it matures. It is crunchy and very mild with a sweet taste, similar to cucumber. Additionally, it can be consumed raw or cooked. Origin: Costa Rica Availability: Year-Round -
The Yuca root is an excellent source of fiber and vitamins. Yuca may help prevent arthritis in both humans and animals. It may treat particular intestinal infections as well. Origin: Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua Availability: Year-Round -
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The Avocado Hass is one of the most delicious varieties of avocado, with a rich creamy flesh and superior taste. Additionally, they have a pebbly skin that ripens from green to deep purple or nearly black. Origin: Dominican Republic, Florida 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Green Papaya has a smooth green skin instead of the regular yellow-orange exterior. Its flesh is mildly similar to melon’s flesh. It is versatile since it can be enjoyed raw, boiled, baked, or sautéed. Origin: Guatemala, Panama Availability: Year-Round -
The Boniato (also called Batata) may be pink, purple, cream, or red. However, its flesh is dry, white, and smooth in texture. It can be baked or roasted and can be served whole or mashed just like a regular baked potato. Origin: USA Availability: Year-Round -
8 ozHabanero Mixed is the combination of green, orange, and red varieties. They're a hot variety of chili pepper that goes through several maturity stages. Additionally, they pack quite a bunch of heat and flavor varying in each color.Origin: Dominican Republic, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, 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 -
Malanga Lila is a root vegetable popular in the tropics and South America. It has more flavor than most other starchy tropical tubers, and its taste is earthy, and has been described as more like nuts than potatoes. Origin: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua Availability: Year-Round -
Yellow Yam is a versatile vegetable. It can be roasted fried, boiled and baked. You have to be very careful when peeling a yam. If the peeled yam touches your skin it itches a lot. Yams may be boiled like potatoes as a starch with meals. Origin: Jamaica Availability: Year-Round -
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8 oz Cachucha peppers look like a spicy habanero but without the heat. Sometimes this chile is called an aji dulce. But in South America aji dulce is quite hot. This pepper ripen from dark green to an orange-red when fully ripe. Origin: Dominican Republic Availability: Year Round -
8 ozThe Habanero Orange is the ripe version of the green one. They take slower to develop compared to other habaneros. But the wait is worth while; the orange variety is 40 times hotter than a regular Jalapeno pepper. Resulting in one of the spiciest types in the world. For instance, its main use is to add heat to foods.Origin: Dominican Republic, Mexico, USAAvailability: 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 -
Avocado Green is a lush fruit with bright green flesh from the tropics. They’re irresistibly rich in flavor and also provide vital nutrients. Origin: Dominican Republic, Florida Availability: April – January -
Thai or White Coconut is the younger version of the brown one. Producing more water and with a gelatinous and not very flavorful meat. Its meat can be turned into coconut milk if put through a juicer. Origin: Costa Rica, Dominican Republic Availability: Year- Round -
Dragon Fruit Golden, also known as Pitahaya. It has a faint, sweet taste, much like an earthy watermelon. The health benefits of this fruit are plentiful, with high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Origin: Colombia, Ecuador Availability: Year Round -
Ghana Yams are closely related to lilies and grasses. Native to Africa and Asia, yams vary in size from that of a small potato to a record 130 pounds Origin: Ghana - Africa Availability: Year-Round -
Green Coconut is the large, green seed of a coconut palm. This type produces more water. They're typically harvested for their high water content. It has a sweet, very clean, and refreshing taste. So after you drink it, you can scrape out the white tender meat Origin: Costa Rica, U.S. Availability: Year-Round -
5 oz Callaloo is a green leafy vegetable that thrives in the Caribbean and other tropical countries. They can either be steamed or stewed, either way the Callaloo is just as delicious eaten raw. Origin: Florida Availability: Year-Round -
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Papaya Hawaiian is encased in a gleaming sunny yellow skin when ripened to perfection. This scrumptious fruit is ripe when mostly yellow and soft to the touch. The pulp is a matching creamy yellow, delicately scented, and deliciously sweet Origin: Guatemala, Mexico Availability: Year-RoundGet Inspired:
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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 -
Tainung Papaya is sweet and reddish-orange with a center cavity filled with slippery black seeds. Tainung are often eaten raw with a squeeze of lime juice and a dusting of chili powder, but their mild flavor is also good in cooked dishes. Origin: Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
Guava is native to the Caribbean. Its skin is thin, light yellow and blushed with pink. A ripe guava softens when you touch it. They emit a strong and sweet fragrance. It is a nutrient dense fruit with a long history of medicinal uses. Origin: U.S. Availability: Year-Round -
Thai Guava is generally the size of a softball with green skin. Its flesh is white with pale yellow seeds and tend to be drier than pink guavas. Additionally, they have a mild sweet taste and little fragrance. Origin: U.S. Availability: Year-Round
