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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 -
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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 -
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 -
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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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 -
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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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. -
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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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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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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8 ozMini Sweet Peppers are thumb size peppers and measure about three inches tall and have a crisp texture. They are sweet and have very few seeds, so they produce very little waste.Origin: Dominican RepublicAvailability: Year-Round -
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Mustard Greens is a species of the mustard plant. It resembles headless cabbage such as kale, but with a mustard flavor. The taste is peppery and somewhat bitter which deepens when cooked. It pairs very well with beef, chicken, and pork. Origin: USA Availability: Year-Round -
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8 oz Parvol is a popular vegetable in India. It is known there as a green potato and it resembles a small cucumber or squash. It is very versatile since it may be cooked in different ways such as boiled for soups, curried or fried. Origin: Dominican Republic 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 -
Arjuna Pumpkin is suitable for harvesting either immature green or fully mature red-brown fruit depending on what the market requires. It has proven to be an extremely high yielder with well-developed plants producing three to four fruits. Its flesh is firm, sticky, yellowish orange in color, and tastes excellent. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras Availability: November – March -
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 -
8oz Serrano Chile Peppers have thin walls. They don’t need to be peeled or steamed before using, making it the easiest chile pepper to use for salsas. Serrano peppers are said to be about 5 times hotter than the Jalapeño. Origin: Mexico, U.S. Availability: Year-Round -
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8ozTime to buy shishito pepper! Introducing our fresh and flavorful shishito peppers, available all year round! These small, mild peppers are loved and are a staple in Japanese cuisine for their delicious taste and versatility.Origin: Dominican RepublicAvailability: Year-Round -
1 unit Snake Gourd is a tropical vegetable that thrives in hot temperatures. It grows on a climbing vine. Snake Gourd tend to curl as they grow, and must be trellised and weighted at the end of the fruit, in order for them to grow straight. Origin: Honduras Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz Snow Peas are flat with tiny seeds that can barely be seen through the pods. They are low in calories and high in Vitamins A and C; making them a must in a healthy diet. Origin: Guatemala, Peru 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 -
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8 oz Sunburst squash is a hybrid variety that has an odd but attractive shape. It is mild flavored and can be sliced and added to a raw vegetable tray. Origin: Guatemala 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 -
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8 oz Thai Chili Mix 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 -
8 oz Thai Eggplant may be stir-fried, grilled, cooked as tempura or used in creamy Asian soups and curries. It is seedy but its flesh softens rather quickly and absorbs flavors well. There is no need to peel the skin before cooking. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
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Thai okra has all the versatility of the beloved vegetable we are familiar with, just with an Asian flair. Thai okra is a good source of vitamin C and fiber. Origin: Dominican Republic Availability: Year-Round -
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8 oz White eggplant's outer skin is smooth and bright white with one bulbous end that tapers slightly to a green calyx. Its cream-colored inner flesh is dense with edible white seeds. When cooked, they're creamy and mild, with a light sweet flavor. Origin: Honduras Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz Tindora is a small Indian vegetable resembles a cucumber and is green with white lines. It has very thick skin and its flesh is white filled with small seeds. It’s seeds spread like wildfire, climbing and occupying every inch of the soil. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, USA Availability: Year-Round
