Market Essentials
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Aloe Vera LeavesRead more
Whole aloe leaves require careful identification and preparation before any food use.
- Nutrition: No health or nutrition benefit is claimed for this product.
- Enjoy: Use only according to verified food-use instructions from the supplier.
- Store: Follow the supplier storage instructions.
- Prepare: Do not eat the leaf whole or consume the yellow latex; ask for preparation guidance before use.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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ArtichokesRead more
Artichokes have tender edible hearts and a delicate savoury flavour.
- Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
- Enjoy: Steam or simmer whole artichokes, or prepare trimmed hearts for a recipe.
- Store: Keep refrigerated.
- Prepare: Remove tough outer parts as needed; discard the fuzzy choke and inedible leaf portions.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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ArtichokesRead more
Artichokes have tender edible hearts and a delicate savoury flavour.
- Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
- Enjoy: Steam or simmer whole artichokes, or prepare trimmed hearts for a recipe.
- Store: Keep refrigerated.
- Prepare: Remove tough outer parts as needed; discard the fuzzy choke and inedible leaf portions.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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Baby ArtichokesRead more
Artichokes have tender edible hearts and a delicate savoury flavour.
- Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
- Enjoy: Steam or simmer whole artichokes, or prepare trimmed hearts for a recipe.
- Store: Keep refrigerated.
- Prepare: Remove tough outer parts as needed; discard the fuzzy choke and inedible leaf portions.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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ApricotRead more
Juicy stone fruit adds seasonal flavour to snacks and desserts.
- Nutrition: Whole fruit contributes naturally occurring fibre to a varied diet.
- Enjoy: Enjoy ripe, slice over breakfast or bake into a crumble.
- Store: Allow firm fruit to ripen at room temperature, then refrigerate.
- Prepare: Rinse and remove the stone before eating or cooking.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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Berries Currant BlackRead more
Small berries with a distinctive flavour for snacking and cooking.
- Nutrition: Whole fruit contributes naturally occurring fibre to a varied diet.
- Enjoy: Add ripe berries to fruit bowls or use in preserves and baking.
- Store: Keep refrigerated and use while fresh.
- Prepare: Remove any husks or stems and rinse before use; eat only ripe fruit.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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Berries Currant RedRead more
Small berries with a distinctive flavour for snacking and cooking.
- Nutrition: Whole fruit contributes naturally occurring fibre to a varied diet.
- Enjoy: Add ripe berries to fruit bowls or use in preserves and baking.
- Store: Keep refrigerated and use while fresh.
- Prepare: Remove any husks or stems and rinse before use; eat only ripe fruit.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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Berries GooseberriesRead more
Small berries with a distinctive flavour for snacking and cooking.
- Nutrition: Whole fruit contributes naturally occurring fibre to a varied diet.
- Enjoy: Add ripe berries to fruit bowls or use in preserves and baking.
- Store: Keep refrigerated and use while fresh.
- Prepare: Remove any husks or stems and rinse before use; eat only ripe fruit.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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Enviro Mix MusroomsRead more
Mushrooms add an earthy, savoury flavour and satisfying texture.
- Nutrition: Mushrooms contribute naturally occurring savoury compounds; nutrient levels vary by species.
- Enjoy: Sauté, roast or simmer into sauces and soups.
- Store: Keep refrigerated in breathable packaging.
- Prepare: Brush or rinse away debris, trim as needed and cook thoroughly.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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Fiddlehead FernsRead more
Fiddleheads are curled young fern shoots that must be cooked properly before eating.
- Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
- Enjoy: After fully cooking, finish in a sauté or add to a cooked dish.
- Store: Keep refrigerated.
- Prepare: Remove brown husks and wash in several changes of water. Boil for 15 minutes or steam for 10–12 minutes; discard the cooking water. Never eat raw.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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CanteloupeRead more
Melon offers refreshing, juicy flesh for snacks and sharing.
- Nutrition: Melons have a naturally high water content and contribute fruit to a varied diet.
- Enjoy: Serve in wedges, add to fruit salads or blend into a chilled drink.
- Store: Keep cut melon refrigerated in a covered container.
- Prepare: Wash and scrub the rind before cutting; remove rind and seeds as needed.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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Jalapeno PackRead more
Peppers add distinctive flavour and a heat level that varies by variety and individual fruit.
- Nutrition: Peppers contain naturally occurring plant compounds; hot varieties may contain capsaicin.
- Enjoy: Add a small amount to sauces, stir-fries or roasted dishes and adjust to taste.
- Store: Keep refrigerated.
- Prepare: Rinse and trim; use gloves for hot varieties and avoid touching your eyes.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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JalapenosRead more
Peppers add distinctive flavour and a heat level that varies by variety and individual fruit.
- Nutrition: Peppers contain naturally occurring plant compounds; hot varieties may contain capsaicin.
- Enjoy: Add a small amount to sauces, stir-fries or roasted dishes and adjust to taste.
- Store: Keep refrigerated.
- Prepare: Rinse and trim; use gloves for hot varieties and avoid touching your eyes.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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Coconut HuskedRead more
Coconut brings a distinctive tropical flavour to drinks and cooking.
- Nutrition: Coconut flesh contains fibre and fat; coconut water has a different nutrient profile.
- Enjoy: Use the edible flesh in recipes or enjoy the water from a sound, suitable coconut.
- Store: Refrigerate opened coconut and follow any package instructions.
- Prepare: Open carefully with suitable tools; discard the hard shell and any spoiled contents.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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Coconut Pink PelicanRead more
Coconut brings a distinctive tropical flavour to drinks and cooking.
- Nutrition: Coconut flesh contains fibre and fat; coconut water has a different nutrient profile.
- Enjoy: Use the edible flesh in recipes or enjoy the water from a sound, suitable coconut.
- Store: Refrigerate opened coconut and follow any package instructions.
- Prepare: Open carefully with suitable tools; discard the hard shell and any spoiled contents.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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KohlrabiRead more
Kohlrabi has a firm, crisp bulb with a mild cabbage-like flavour.
- Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
- Enjoy: Roast in pieces, simmer into soup or mash after cooking.
- Store: Keep refrigerated or follow the storage guidance for the specific root.
- Prepare: Scrub, trim or peel as needed and cook to the texture you prefer.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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Fruit CupRead more
Prepared fruit makes a colourful, convenient snack or breakfast accompaniment.
- Nutrition: Whole fruit contributes naturally occurring fibre to a varied diet.
- Enjoy: Enjoy chilled on its own or spoon over yogurt.
- Store: Keep refrigerated and follow the package storage instructions and use-by guidance.
- Prepare: Follow the package guidance; use a clean utensil and keep chilled until serving.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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Golden BerriesRead more
Small berries with a distinctive flavour for snacking and cooking.
- Nutrition: Whole fruit contributes naturally occurring fibre to a varied diet.
- Enjoy: Add ripe berries to fruit bowls or use in preserves and baking.
- Store: Keep refrigerated and use while fresh.
- Prepare: Remove any husks or stems and rinse before use; eat only ripe fruit.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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Golden BerriesRead more
Small berries with a distinctive flavour for snacking and cooking.
- Nutrition: Whole fruit contributes naturally occurring fibre to a varied diet.
- Enjoy: Add ripe berries to fruit bowls or use in preserves and baking.
- Store: Keep refrigerated and use while fresh.
- Prepare: Remove any husks or stems and rinse before use; eat only ripe fruit.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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Golden BerriesRead more
Small berries with a distinctive flavour for snacking and cooking.
- Nutrition: Whole fruit contributes naturally occurring fibre to a varied diet.
- Enjoy: Add ripe berries to fruit bowls or use in preserves and baking.
- Store: Keep refrigerated and use while fresh.
- Prepare: Remove any husks or stems and rinse before use; eat only ripe fruit.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
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OkraRead more
Okra adds a distinctive texture to stews and vegetable dishes.
- Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
- Enjoy: Roast, sauté or simmer into a stew.
- Store: Keep refrigerated and use while fresh.
- Prepare: Rinse, dry and trim the stem ends before cooking.
- Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.
Availability varies by season.
