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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 -
Ginger is the underground root of the ginger plant. It has a firm, striated texture. Its flesh may be yellow, white or red in color and its skin may be thick or thin depending on the plant’s harvesting time. Origin: Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, China Availability: Year-Round -
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 -
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8 oz Green Zucchini is the essential summer squash. Its flesh is crisp and creamy with an underdeveloped seed cavity due to its youth. Its flavor is peppery and complex with grassy undertones. Cooking mellows the flavor and the color. Origin: Guatemala 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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8oz The Cubanelle, also known as "Cuban pepper", is a variety of sweet pepper of the species Capsicum Annuum. When unripe, it is light yellowish-green in color, but will turn bright red if allowed to ripen.Origin: Mexico, U.S.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 -
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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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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8oz Finger Hot Pepper, is a small, thin chili variety. They start out light green and ripen to red, and can be used fresh or dried. It's very hot. As a result, it adds great flavor and spice to many dishes. Perfect for those who love eye-watering hot food. Origin: Dominican Republic, Florida 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 -
Dosakai is a type of melon, small in size and round in shape. As it matures, its skin goes from green to yellow. It has a firm, watery, white flesh. Additionally, it can be consumed both raw and cooked. Origin: 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 -
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 -
Chinese Bitter Melon is a green, cucumber-shaped vegetable with a unique bitter taste. Typically grows in countries with a tropical climate. Very popular in Asian cooking . Similarly, famous for its effects on obesity and diabetes. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, U.S. Availability: 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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Wawa Choy in Mandarin refers to "baby," which refers to the baby form of Napa Cabbage. It has greener outer leaves with white stalks. It has a sweet flavor and can replace Napa Cabbage in most recipes. Origin: USA Availability: Year-Round -
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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 -
Fuzzy Squash has a thick skin covered in small white hairs. The skin is edible but the hairs should be removed, most people peel the skin away. It may be sliced, cubed for stir frying or used in soups. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala Availability: 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 -
Chinese Okra is similar to regular okra in color and shape. It is long with a ridged green skin and thin ends. It also has a spongy, slightly fibrous creamy white flesh. Its flesh is tender and similar to zucchini in flavor. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
Chinese Eggplant is set apart by its long, thin shape, and unique purple color. Additionally, its flesh is typically white, meaty, and nearly seedless. It has the sweetest flavor of all eggplant varieties; low in calories and a good source of fiber. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, USA Availability: Year-Round -
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8 oz White Turmeric root resembles ginger in its shape and size. Each rhizome, or underground stem, is multi-branched with nearly transparent, pale-brown skin that will darken with maturity. Origin: Jamaica 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
