8 oz
Baby Zucchini is similar to the mature version, only smaller. However, its flesh is more tender and the flavor is milder than the larger one. It serves a great source of vitamins and nutrients.
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
Banana Manzano (Apple Bananas) are distinguished by their size, texture, and flavor. The light cream colored flesh's texture is firm when young, growing to be tender and creamy when ripe.
Origin: Colombia
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
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
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
Brazil nuts are a great source of of healthful fats, fiber, and protein. Consuming these nuts help boost your heart health and brain function. Either cooked or raw they're proven to be a great snack.
Origin:Brazil
Availability:Year-Round
Breadfruit is a popular variant of mulberry enjoyed across the world. It is rich in starch and before being eaten they are roasted, baked, fried or boiled. When cooked the taste is described as potato-like, or similar to fresh-baked bread.
Origin: Dominican Republic
Availability: Year-Round
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
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
Cashew seeds have a buttery, sweet and salty taste. Grown on cashew nut trees, native to Brazil. Raw, unsalted cashews are typically used in vegan recipes and when cooked, they turn into a snack.
Origin:Brazil
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