With over 2000 farmers covering 5 regions in Karnataka, we cultivate and process gherkins, chillies, capsicums, carrots, cauliflower and celery from our FSC 22000 processing plant in India. Setup by hands-on industry experts with an average of almost 20 years experience each,we have systems and practices in place to ensure our contract farmers achieve the highest yields and our products meet the highest standards expected by our clients. With the future in mind, all farmers are taught to follow sustainable agricultural practices. We have implemented practical and scientific post-harvest techniques to ensure that freshness is retained till we pack into barrels. Our team of qualified field staff, personally monitor all farmers, visiting each twice a week, providing invaluable ongoing support and guidance, which greatly contributes to greater yields and the overall quality of our produce.
With over 2000 farmers covering 5 regions in Karnataka, we cultivate and process gherkins, chillies, capsicums, carrots, cauliflower and celery from our FSC 22000 processing plant in India. Setup by hands-on industry experts with an average of almost 20 years experience each,we have systems and practices in place to ensure our contract farmers achieve the highest yields and our products meet the highest standards expected by our clients. With the future in mind, all farmers are taught to follow sustainable agricultural practices. We have implemented practical and scientific post-harvest techniques to ensure that freshness is retained till we pack into barrels. Our team of qualified field staff, personally monitor all farmers, visiting each twice a week, providing invaluable ongoing support and guidance, which greatly contributes to greater yields and the overall quality of our produce.
With over 2000 farmers covering 5 regions in Karnataka, we cultivate and process gherkins, chillies, capsicums, carrots, cauliflower and celery from our FSC 22000 processing plant in India. Setup by hands-on industry experts with an average of almost 20 years experience each,we have systems and practices in place to ensure our contract farmers achieve the highest yields and our products meet the highest standards expected by our clients. With the future in mind, all farmers are taught to follow sustainable agricultural practices. We have implemented practical and scientific post-harvest techniques to ensure that freshness is retained till we pack into barrels. Our team of qualified field staff, personally monitor all farmers, visiting each twice a week, providing invaluable ongoing support and guidance, which greatly contributes to greater yields and the overall quality of our produce.
With over 2000 farmers covering 5 regions in Karnataka, we cultivate and process gherkins, chillies, capsicums, carrots, cauliflower and celery from our FSC 22000 processing plant in India. Setup by hands-on industry experts with an average of almost 20 years experience each,we have systems and practices in place to ensure our contract farmers achieve the highest yields and our products meet the highest standards expected by our clients. With the future in mind, all farmers are taught to follow sustainable agricultural practices. We have implemented practical and scientific post-harvest techniques to ensure that freshness is retained till we pack into barrels. Our team of qualified field staff, personally monitor all farmers, visiting each twice a week, providing invaluable ongoing support and guidance, which greatly contributes to greater yields and the overall quality of our produce.
With over 2000 farmers covering 5 regions in Karnataka, we cultivate and process gherkins, chillies, capsicums, carrots, cauliflower and celery from our FSC 22000 processing plant in India. Setup by hands-on industry experts with an average of almost 20 years experience each,we have systems and practices in place to ensure our contract farmers achieve the highest yields and our products meet the highest standards expected by our clients. With the future in mind, all farmers are taught to follow sustainable agricultural practices. We have implemented practical and scientific post-harvest techniques to ensure that freshness is retained till we pack into barrels. Our team of qualified field staff, personally monitor all farmers, visiting each twice a week, providing invaluable ongoing support and guidance, which greatly contributes to greater yields and the overall quality of our produce.
With over 2000 farmers covering 5 regions in Karnataka, we cultivate and process gherkins, chillies, capsicums, carrots, cauliflower and celery from our FSC 22000 processing plant in India. Setup by hands-on industry experts with an average of almost 20 years experience each,we have systems and practices in place to ensure our contract farmers achieve the highest yields and our products meet the highest standards expected by our clients. With the future in mind, all farmers are taught to follow sustainable agricultural practices. We have implemented practical and scientific post-harvest techniques to ensure that freshness is retained till we pack into barrels. Our team of qualified field staff, personally monitor all farmers, visiting each twice a week, providing invaluable ongoing support and guidance, which greatly contributes to greater yields and the overall quality of our produce.
With over 2000 farmers covering 5 regions in Karnataka, we cultivate and process gherkins, chillies, capsicums, carrots, cauliflower and celery from our FSC 22000 processing plant in India. Setup by hands-on industry experts with an average of almost 20 years experience each,we have systems and practices in place to ensure our contract farmers achieve the highest yields and our products meet the highest standards expected by our clients. With the future in mind, all farmers are taught to follow sustainable agricultural practices. We have implemented practical and scientific post-harvest techniques to ensure that freshness is retained till we pack into barrels. Our team of qualified field staff, personally monitor all farmers, visiting each twice a week, providing invaluable ongoing support and guidance, which greatly contributes to greater yields and the overall quality of our produce.
With over 2000 farmers covering 5 regions in Karnataka, we cultivate and process gherkins, chillies, capsicums, carrots, cauliflower and celery from our FSC 22000 processing plant in India. Setup by hands-on industry experts with an average of almost 20 years experience each,we have systems and practices in place to ensure our contract farmers achieve the highest yields and our products meet the highest standards expected by our clients. With the future in mind, all farmers are taught to follow sustainable agricultural practices. We have implemented practical and scientific post-harvest techniques to ensure that freshness is retained till we pack into barrels. Our team of qualified field staff, personally monitor all farmers, visiting each twice a week, providing invaluable ongoing support and guidance, which greatly contributes to greater yields and the overall quality of our produce.
With over 2000 farmers covering 5 regions in Karnataka, we cultivate and process gherkins, chillies, capsicums, carrots, cauliflower and celery from our FSC 22000 processing plant in India. Setup by hands-on industry experts with an average of almost 20 years experience each,we have systems and practices in place to ensure our contract farmers achieve the highest yields and our products meet the highest standards expected by our clients. With the future in mind, all farmers are taught to follow sustainable agricultural practices. We have implemented practical and scientific post-harvest techniques to ensure that freshness is retained till we pack into barrels. Our team of qualified field staff, personally monitor all farmers, visiting each twice a week, providing invaluable ongoing support and guidance, which greatly contributes to greater yields and the overall quality of our produce.
With over 2000 farmers covering 5 regions in Karnataka, we cultivate and process gherkins, chillies, capsicums, carrots, cauliflower and celery from our FSC 22000 processing plant in India. Setup by hands-on industry experts with an average of almost 20 years experience each,we have systems and practices in place to ensure our contract farmers achieve the highest yields and our products meet the highest standards expected by our clients. With the future in mind, all farmers are taught to follow sustainable agricultural practices. We have implemented practical and scientific post-harvest techniques to ensure that freshness is retained till we pack into barrels. Our team of qualified field staff, personally monitor all farmers, visiting each twice a week, providing invaluable ongoing support and guidance, which greatly contributes to greater yields and the overall quality of our produce.
PRODUCT INFO Cha-om, a tropical member of the acacia family (Acacia pennata) native to mainland Southeast Asia, is a well-loved herby vegetable among Thais, Cambodians and Laotians. The parts that are eaten are the ferny young leaf shoots and tender tips before the stems turn tough and thorny. It has a particular fragrance that may seem unpleasant at first to the unaccustomed, but when it's cooked up, it's so tasty that most people can't stop eating it and the aroma is just part of the package and soon becomes quite likable. USES The most common way cha-om is cooked is with beaten eggs, like in an omelette, which is then cut into squares or rectangles to serve with pungent nahm prik (hot chilli sauces, usually with fermented shrimp paste - nahm prik kapi in Thai) and fried fish (usually Asian mackerel, or pla too). SEASONS Cha-om is available year-round.
PRODUCT INFO Chinese chives flower (Dok-Kui-Chai) is a biennial plant. in the same circle as the onion There is a rhizome underground. The rhizome is small and clumping, looks round, the stem is wrapped. With the surrounding leaf sheaths are green, the leaves are single, arranged alternately, the leaves look like garlic leaves. long flat leaves with parallel edges The base of the leaves is covered with interlacing interlaces. At the base of the stem, it is green with a spicy taste. strong odor bouquet looks like an umbrella round and then bloom There are small flowers on the stem. The flower stalks are long, round and stump. The petals are white, fragrant, the stem is green. has a sweet, crispy taste bring to cook There are many different menus. Thailand has many varieties planted. USES Help nourish milk Helps to treat gonorrhea, helps to nourish sex, helps to nourish the kidneys, helps to treat hives helps maintain bones help prevent cancer Help reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. help prevent diabetes help treat diabetes Help cure tuberculosis, cure colds, help cure otitis media. Helps to cure nosebleeds, cure vomiting, cure diarrhea, cure flatulence, cure indigestion, help drive parasites, help heal hemorrhoids, cure gallstones, help cure urinary congestion, help disinfect, cure poisonous insect bites. help heal purulent wounds Helps heal black and green bruises, relieve pain, heal inflamed wounds, help build red blood cells Helps reduce intestinal inflammation Help prevent colon cancer. SEASONS Chinese chives flower is available year-round.
PRODUCT INFO Thai pumpkins are medium to large in size, averaging 8 to 14 pounds, and have a flattened, round to ovate shape. The rind is deeply ribbed, textured, firm, and thin, sometimes covered in a powdery coating. When young, Thai pumpkins are dark green, covered in tan speckles and mottling, and as the pumpkin matures in storage, it transitions into to a uniform tan to light brown hue. Underneath the rind, the flesh is dense, bright orange-yellow, and has a drier consistency, encasing a small central cavity filled with ivory seeds and stringy fibers. Thai pumpkins develop a smooth, creamy, and soft texture when cooked and have a rich, sweet, and subtle, spice-like flavor.Thai pumpkins are a good source of vitamins A and C, which are antioxidants that strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and boost collagen production within the skin. The pumpkins also provide potassium to help balance fluid intake, manganese to activate enzymes in the body, and some fiber to stimulate the digestive tract. USES Thai pumpkins, botanically classified as Cucurbita moschata, are large, ridged fruits that grow on a vining plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. The name Thai pumpkin is a general descriptor used to encompass multiple varieties of pumpkins commonly grown in Thailand. Pumpkins have become a favored secondary crop in Thailand and are planted as an additional source of income. The thick-fleshed pumpkins are valued for their resistance to disease, high yields, large size, and easy-to-grow nature. Thai pumpkins are also being cultivated in the United States through exotic farms and in home gardens as a specialty variety. The main variety of Thai pumpkin that is cultivated in both Thailand and the United States is also known as Rai Kaw Tok. SEASON Thai pumpkins are available year-round in Thailand.
PRODUCT INFO Galangal rhizomes widely vary in size and shape and have a cylindrical, branched appearance with many shoots and bulbous knobs. The semi-smooth skin is light brown to tan, firm, hard, and is covered in darker brown rings. Underneath the woody skin, the flesh is pale yellow to ivory and is fibrous, dense, and aqueous with a spicy, floral aroma. Galangal is crisp and has a pungent, earthy, woodsy, and mustard-like flavor with subtle citrus undertones. USES Galangal, botanically classified as Alpinia officinarum, is the underground rhizome of a tropical shrub that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. Also known as Siamese ginger and Thai ginger, there are two main species of Galangal known as Greater Galangal and Lesser Galangal, varying in size, shape, and taste, but both species are used to flavor culinary dishes. Galangal has been utilized for its medicinal properties in Asia for thousands of years and is predominately used today to flavor Southeast Asian cuisine. Galangal adds a warm, sweet, and pungent flavor to dishes, similar to ginger but stronger in flavor, and can be found in fresh, dried, and powdered form. SEASONS Galangal is available year-round.
PRODUCT INFO Water Mimosa is a wetland plant which has a taproot that attaches to edges of water bodies, such as rivers and banks. The plant produces long, woody, brown-purple stems which can grow to 1.5 meters in length. They have a spongy, fibrous white covering at the nodes. This covering, called an aerenchyma, is an air-conducting tissue. It allows the stems, which grow in a dense, interwoven manner, to be bouyant and float on the top of the water. From the stems grow branches, which bear small, olive green leaves that grow separately, in opposite pairs. The leaves are oblong in shape, and measure arond 4 to 14 millimeters in length, to 1 to 3 millimeters in breadth. Stems have of 8 to 40 pairs of leaves, which grow to create an attractive feathery effect. They are slightly toothsome, and have a texture akin to kangkong. They have a strong mushroom-like umami taste with a hint of cabbage flavor. Water Mimosa is considered to be a nutritious vegetable which is high in calcium and iron. It also contains vitamin A, vitamin C, protein and riboflavin. USES The young stems, shoots and leaves of Water Mimosa can be cooked and eaten in stir fries. Water Mimosa is most often cooked like kangkong, along with soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, chiles and garlic. It can also be found in recipes with noodles, minced chicken or fried fish. Store Water Mimosa in a loose bag in the refrigerator, where it will last for up to a week. SEASON Water Mimosa is available year-round.
PRODUCT INFO Bolo Maka (Ma-Uek) is small and round, approximately 1-2 centimeters in diameter. The tiny outer skin is initially green when immature, but then ripens to a yellow or orange and is covered in a fine layer of prickly hair. The inner pulp has many edible seeds and is also yellow or orange. Bolo maka is tangy and have a tropical, floral taste with a crunchy bite. Bolo maka grow in small clusters on a stout, vining perennial bush that reaches heights of just over one meter. The stems, leaves, and branches are also hairy, much like the fruit's outer skin. Bolo maka can be consumed in both raw and cooked applications. The thin exterior skin is edible once the hairy layer is shaved off and they are popularly eaten raw as an appetizer or snack. Many recipes may call just for the juicy, seedy pulp to add a touch of piquant sweet and sourness in sauces and curries. The fruit can be sliced in half and squeezed to release the inner pulp. Bolo maka is often used as a finishing condiment and paired with nam prik kapi, which is a Thai chili sauce made with shrimp paste and lime. Its sweet and sour flavor profile also compliments curries rich in coconut milk or a simple plate of rice. Bolo maka will keep up to a week when stored in the refrigerator. USES Bolo maka can be consumed in both raw and cooked applications. The thin exterior skin is edible once the hairy layer is shaved off and they are popularly eaten raw as an appetizer or snack. Many recipes may call just for the juicy, seedy pulp to add a touch of piquant sweet and sourness in sauces and curries. The fruit can be sliced in half and squeezed to release the inner pulp. Bolo maka is often used as a finishing condiment and paired with nam prik kapi, which is a Thai chili sauce made with shrimp paste and lime. Its sweet and sour flavor profile also compliments curries rich in coconut milk or a simple plate of rice.Bolo maka will keep up to a week when stored in the refrigerator. SEASONS Bolo maka is available year-round.
PRODUCT INFO Pea eggplant are small and round, about the size of a pea and one centimeter in diameter. These tiny fruits are arranged in clusters of ten to fifteen bunched together in a fashion similar to grapes and as the fruits ripen their thin skin will turn from light green to yellow. The fruits grow on shrubs that can reach up to sixteen feet in height. The stems and leaves of the pea eggplant are covered in fine hairs, and small hooked thorns and the flowers of the plant are most often white. Each fruit can contain up to two hundred tiny, flat, brown, and edible seeds. pea eggplant range in flavor from bitter to tart when raw, and their texture is exceptionally crunchy. Once cooked they will take on a soft quality and the bitter flavor is minimized. USES Pea eggplant are used in both raw and cooked preparations. When fresh they are popularly used in nam prik kapee, a chili and shrimp paste blend commonly made in Thailand. They can also be pickled, dried, or served raw with dipping sauces. Pea eggplant can be grilled, braised, added to curries, soups, and stews, or tossed whole or chopped into stir-fries. To cut the bitterness, Pea eggplant can be boiled briefly before use. Pea eggplant pair well with mint, turmeric, cumin, cardamom, curry paste, rice, yams, and meats such as poultry and beef. Pea eggplant will keep up to three days when stored in a cool and dry place. SEASONS Pea eggplants are available year-round with peak season during the summer months.
PRODUCT INFO Langsat fruits are small to medium in size, averaging 3-7 centimeters in diameter, and are round to slightly oval in shape, growing in large clusters of approximately ten fruits. The thick rind is hard, leathery, and tan to pale yellow, developing brown spots and blemishes as the fruit matures. The rind is also covered in fine hairs giving the fruit a fuzzy appearance. Underneath the surface, there is a white, spongy, and very bitter layer that is easily separated and peeled, and the flesh is thick, translucent-white, and is typically divided into 1-5 segments. These segments are juicy, tender, and soft with a texture similar to grapes, and the flesh may be seedless or contain a few bitter seeds. Langsat fruits are very sour when young, but as they mature, the fruits develop a sweet-tart flavor with light acidity, reminiscent of grapefruit and pomelo. Langsat is an excellent source of vitamins A, B, C, and E, fiber, and also contains some iron, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium. USES Langsat is best suited for raw applications as its sweet and tangy flavor is showcased when consumed fresh, out-of-hand. The rind is easily peeled and removed from the flesh, and the segments can be consumed whole, discarding the small bitter seed. Langsat can be served as a snack or as a fresh dessert. It is also commonly segmented and mixed into fruit salads, green salads, juiced or blended into fruit drinks, or coated in syrups for a sweeter flavor to add to ice cream, desserts, and pastries. In addition to fresh preparations, Langsat can be combined into sauces, jams, and jellies for a sweet-tart preserve. Duku pairs well with other tropical fruits such as snake fruit, lychee, and rambutan, mint, basil, and cilantro. The fruits will keep for 3-4 days at room temperature and up to one week when stored in the refrigerator. SEASON Langsat fruits are available year-round in Southeast Asia, with a peak season in the fall through early winter.
PRODUCT INFO Winter melon are large fruits, averaging 15 to 80 centimeters in length, and have a bulbous, round to oblong shape with blunt, curved ends. The melons are covered in a thin but tough, light to dark green skin, often enveloped in a textured, chalky layer of wax, depending on the variety. Young Winter melons also bear a pale, fuzzy coating of hair that disappears as the fruit matures. Underneath the hard surface, the flesh is thick, firm, aqueous, and white, encasing a large central cavity filled with pithy membranes and cream-colored oval seeds. The seeds are edible once cooked and have a nutty, neutral taste. Winter melons are not typically consumed raw and contain a mild, vegetal, and subtly grassy flavor reminiscent of a watermelon rind or cucumber. When cooked, the flesh becomes transparent and softens, absorbing accompanying flavors. USES Winter melons are an excellent source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system and fiber to stimulate and regulate the digestive tract. The fruits also provide antioxidants to protect the body against environmental aggressors, magnesium to maintain healthy nerve functioning, phosphorus and calcium to promote strong bones and teeth, and contain lower amounts of folate, zinc, and iron. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Winter melons are viewed as a cooling or yin ingredient and are used to reduce inflammation and balance the body through their alkaline properties. SEASON Winter melons are available year-round, with a peak harvest in the late summer through fall.
Galangal rhizomes widely vary in size and shape and have a cylindrical, branched appearance with many shoots and bulbous knobs. The semi-smooth skin is light brown to tan, firm, hard, and is covered in darker brown rings. Underneath the woody skin, the flesh is pale yellow to ivory and is fibrous, dense, and aqueous with a spicy, floral aroma. Galangal is crisp and has a pungent, earthy, woodsy, and mustard-like flavor with subtle citrus undertones. PRODUCT INFO Galangal, botanically classified as Alpinia officinarum, is the underground rhizome of a tropical shrub that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. Also known as Siamese ginger and Thai ginger, there are two main species of Galangal known as Greater Galangal and Lesser Galangal, varying in size, shape, and taste, but both species are used to flavor culinary dishes. Galangal has been utilized for its medicinal properties in Asia for thousands of years and is predominately used today to flavor Southeast Asian cuisine. Galangal adds a warm, sweet, and pungent flavor to dishes, similar to ginger but stronger in flavor, and can be found in fresh, dried, and powdered form. USES Galangal is primarily used in Southeast Asian cooking, lightly crushed or pounded as an aromatic to add an earthy and pungent flavor. The rhizome can be thinly sliced and added to stir-fries, boiled into curries, cooked into satay, mixed in applesauce, lightly tossed into salads, or used to flavor soups such as tom kha gai, a Thai coconut soup, or samlor kor ko, which is a Cambodian vegetable soup. It can also be used in stews, rice, and noodle dishes. Galangal is often mixed into seafood dishes as it has a flavor that can mask fishiness and is also commonly boiled into a tea. The rhizome can be found fresh or in dried and powdered form, and when ground, the flavor becomes milder but earthier. Galangal root pairs well with meats such as poultry and fish, shellfish, garlic, onions, tamarind, chiles, lemongrass, bell peppers, and green onions. The fresh rhizome will keep 1-2 weeks when stored in the refrigerator, and ground Galangal will keep up to one year when stored in a cool, dry, and dark place. SEASONS Galangal is available year-round.
