{"id":2423,"date":"2024-07-03T17:30:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T17:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fruitco.org\/?page_id=2423"},"modified":"2024-07-03T17:30:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T17:30:14","slug":"all-about-vegetables","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fruitco.org\/index.php\/all-about-vegetables\/","title":{"rendered":"ALL ABOUT VEGETABLES"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is said that we feast with our eyes, before we taste the bounty which lies before us. Certainly how else should one describe the colourful array and radiance of the fresh vegetables Fresh Fruits offers your customers. We take pride in discovering new flavours and emerging varieties from around the world, which we then bring to the U.A.E.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vegetables are the staple of our life, no matter which cuisine we prefer. They are nutritionally dense and provide many a health and dietary benefit. But, it is not for well-being alone though that we seek out these wonderful buds, tubers, leaves and shoots. We are seduced by the treasury of fragrance, flavour and appearance of these essentials for life, which Fresh Fruits supplies at premium quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ASPARAGUS<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cA TRUE \u201cFLOWER\u201d OF THE VEGETABLE WORLD\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Originally classified as a member of the lily family, asparagus is a true \u201cflower\u201d of the vegetable world. This ancient vegetable, once prized by kings, is now the first choice of epicures the world over. Its familiar purple spears are tender, sweet and packed with antioxidants for the health-conscious customer. Available in white, purple or green \u2013 consumers will delight in this delicate vegetable. From Peruvian to baby Thai varieties, delicate tip to delicious stem, asparagus is certainly a perennial favourite<\/span><\/p>\n

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BRASSICAS<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cALL HIGHLY REGARDED FOR THEIR NUTRITIONAL PROFILE\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Brassicas are an important agricultural crop and include such varieties of vegetable as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale and brussel sprouts. These vegetables are staples on our supermarket shelves and are all highly regarded for their nutritional profile. Over the last few decades, with the proliferation of global food trade and increased personal travel, consumers have been introduced to other members of the Brassica family, which include horseradish, rocket and wasabi. As international tastes have developed, so has the demand for these delicious \u2018mustards\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

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EXOTIC VEGETABLES<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cUNUSUAL, ETHNIC OR EXOTIC VEGETABLES\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Move over carrots \u2013 here come courgette flowers! Consumers are becoming more knowledgeable and adventurous in their tastes \u2013 and so the provision of unusual, ethnic or exotic vegetables to this burgeoning market must keep pace with interest. This is especially true for the U.A.E. where cultures and cuisines from Europe, Asia, Africa and elsewhere coexist and mingle. From oca to okra, seaweed to salsify \u2013 exotic vegetables offer a cornucopia of exciting possibilities for the adventurous and discerning buyer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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LEAFY & SALAD VEGETABLES<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cVERSATILE, COLOURFUL AND APPEALING\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Few dishes are as versatile, colourful and appealing as a thoughtfully composed salad. Bursting with summer freshness \u2013 its tender greens are the ideal receptacle for additional flavourings and dressings. Every chef has his own favourite salad ingredients and each consumer has an array to choose from. Lettuces are available in all hues and textures \u2013 fancy and frilly lollo rosso, or robust and flavourful spinach. There is a variety for every taste \u2013 romaine, little gem, iceberg or lamb\u2019s lettuce. Each has its distinct nuance of flavour and texture. Will it be served with cucumbers, salad onions and beansprouts to add crunch and interest? The choice is endless.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MUSHROOMS<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cEMERGING STUDIES ON HEALTH BENEFITS\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A delicious fungus, with many different types and flavours, the humble mushroom is being more keenly appreciated nowadays thanks to greater accessibility and emerging studies on health benefits. The white button mushroom is widely available alongside the fuller and more dense and \u2018meaty\u2019 chestnut and Portobello varieties. For more delicate and subtle tastes, we have the oyster mushroom or the much-prized Chanterelle which is said to be the \u2018gold standard\u2019 of the mushroom world. Similarly growing in popularity is the shiitake mushroom, famed in Oriental cuisines.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ONIONS & GARLIC<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cRICH DEPTH OF FLAVOUR TO SAVOURY DISHES\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Fundamental to so many cuisines, onions and garlic are veritable powerhouses of flavour. Both are pungent when chopped and add a rich depth of flavour to savoury dishes and produce mouth-watering pickles and chutneys. White and brown onions are widely available, as are shallots \u2013 for a milder, sweeter taste. Onions have long been venerated \u2013 indeed, they were particularly important in Ancient Egypt where their concentric rings were said to symbolize eternal life. Garlic too, has an equally long history \u2013 and is full of health benefits as well as flavour boosts. It is not called \u201cthe stinking rose\u201d for no reason \u2013 as it releases its wonderfully distinctive aroma when handled. Varieties fall within the categories of \u201chard necked\u201d \u201csoft necked\u201d or \u201cwet\u201d. \u2018Pure white\u2019 is the most popular variety and is sourced from China to satisfy the high demand for this ingredient in the U.A.E.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PEAS & BEANS<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201d EXCITING TASTE EXPERIENCE\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

With thousands of varieties, shapes, colours, flavours and sizes \u2013 beans and peas represent a significant component of the world\u2019s vegetables and underpin all of the major cuisines. They can be found growing in all areas of the globe \u2013 such is their importance and utility \u2013 and they have a history which dates back to ancient times. From tender young broad beans (or fava beans) to snappy, juicy pods of snow peas \u2013 these vegetables offer an exciting taste experience for consumers of every nationality and palate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GINGER<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cWONDER-FOOD \u2026<\/span>
\n<\/span>TIME-PROVEN HEALTH BENEFITS\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This knobbly root is a veritable wonder-food \u2013 such are its time-proven health benefits. The \u2018root\u2019 is more accurately the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale which has been a popular spice and herbal medicine for many thousands of years. It is most notable for its digestion-friendly attributes and anti-inflammatory properties, but ginger is not simply utilised medicinally of course. Whether it be used to add heat and spice to savoury dishes, or fragrant pungency to sweets and desserts \u2013 ginger is a firm consumer favourite. Weifang is the most popular brand and is sourced from China year-round to bring this vibrant condiment to the U.A.E.<\/span><\/p>\n

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POTATOES<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cADDS FIBRE AND CARBOHYDRATES<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2026 TO EVERY MENU\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Potatoes are a starchy tuber and a ubiquitous part of the world\u2019s food crop. Whether your customers prefer a \u2018fluffy\u2019 Maris Piper or King Edward; a \u2018firm-to-the-bite\u2019 Charlotte; or a smooth tasting Desiree \u2013 a variety exists to please every consumer. Is there a more versatile vegetable? The potato adds starch, fibre, carbohydrates and its own blend of tastes and textures to every menu. Furthermore, consumption of white potatoes is linked with positive increases in potassium (a shortfall vitamin) which is a key nutrient in helping to control blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PUMPKINS & SQUASHES<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cSWEETER AND NUTTIER FLAVOUR\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Pumpkins and\u00a0squashes are unique, in so far as several species can be represented within the same crop. Winter squashes have a hard outer layer to protect the delicious, sweet flesh inside. Popular varieties include the large pear-shaped butternut squash, which has a creamy beige skin and deep orange-coloured flesh and the acorn, which has a sweeter and nuttier flavour. Both are delicious and both known for their versatility. Summer squashes are harvested before the rind hardens and the flesh matures and are better known as courgettes (zucchini) and marrows. Pumpkins are popular in the creation of both sweet and savoury dishes and for ornamental carving in some cultures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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TOMATOES<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cFRUITY AND JUICY FLAVOUR\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

There are hundreds of varieties of tomatoes, each brimming with fruity, juicy flavour, bright in colour and packed full of antioxidants. Tomatoes are also rich in lycopenes \u2013 a compound linked with numerous medical benefits. Recent investigations show that lycopenes can be found in all colours of tomato \u2013 not as once thought just the deep red varieties. This is good news for U.A.E. consumers \u2013 who can enjoy both taste and tip-top health as they tuck into popular types of tomatoes, such as beef with its firm, marbled appearance; cluster \u2013 ripened on the vine; tiny, sweet cherry tomatoes and the juicy yellow varieties.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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