Banana plants are of the family Musaceae which are cultivated primarily for their fruit. As the banana plants are normally tall and fairly sturdy, they are often mistaken for trees, but their main or upright stem is actually a pseudostem. Each pseudostem can produce a bunch of green bananas, which when ripened turn yellow. The banana fruit grow in hanging clusters, with up to 10-20 fruit to a tier that is called a hand. Each individual fruit (known as a banana or 'finger') has a protective outer layer (a peel or skin) with a fleshy edible inner portion. There are several different variety of Banana however, the Cavendish Banana is by fat the most popular. Native to the tropical region of Southeast Asia, the Banana and is thought to have been first cultivated in Papua New Guinea. Today, they are cultivated throughout the tropics and grown in at least 107 countries throughout the world. Cresco Produce Bananas are sourced mainly from the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Costa Rica, Brazil and Columbia. Bananas are a high source of vitamin B, vitamin C, and potassium. To find out more about our Fresh Banana please contact sales@crescoproduce.com.
Custard Apple is a tropical fruit of Andean origin. It is a fruit covered with a green skin with a drawing like scales. Its shape is similar to that of a human heart. From the pulp some black seeds come off. It has a high content of carbohydrates (20%), mainly simple sugars such as fructose, glucose and sucrose and 75% water. It contains minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus and vitamins B and C. In addition to others: Niacin, Riboflavin, Tianin, Folic acid, Ascorbic acid, antioxidants. Our Custard Apple are sourced from growers in Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and India. To find out more about our Custard Apple please contact sales@crescoproduce.com.
It is believed that Guava originated from Central America, although it is currently grown in most tropical countries. The main producing countries are located mainly in Sotheast Asia as well as Brazil, Mexico and Nigeria Guava has a rounded shape like an apple, although depending on the variety it is treated it can also be narrowed towards the peduncle, resembling a pear. Of green skin, the pulp is white, with cream tones. It is full of seeds of hard constitution and woody texture. Regarding its size, it varies greatly depending on the variety, measuring between 4 and 12 centimeters in length and 4 to 8 in diameter. It can weigh from 50 to 500 grams. Commercially they are grouped in white and red, according to the coloration that the pulp presents. The most remarkable varieties depending on the country from which they come are: Red, Polonuevo, Guayabita de Sadoná (Nariño), Rosada and Blanca Común de Antioquia and Guayaba Agria. Guava is composed mostly by water and its carbohydrate content is quite low. It contains hardly any proteins and fats. Very rich in vitamin C (7 times more content than in an orange) With regard to minerals, its potassium content stands out in case of suffering from kidney disease. It also provides a considerable amount of fiber that facilitates intestinal transit. Ideal to soothe sore throat. In cases of stress. Our Guava are sourced from growers in Thailand, India, China, Philippines and Indonesia. To find out more about our Guava please contact sales@crescoproduce.com.
Pineapple : 1 x 20' container, specified to buyers requirements.
Bitter Beam : 1 x 20' container, specified to buyers requirements.
Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon, Karela, Bitter Sopropo and Fu-kwa all refer to the same vegetable that just like the cucumber and pumpkin comes from the family of Cucurbitaceae. It is well-known and appreciated in the Asian, Eastern African, South American and the Caribbean cuisine where it is used in curries and stir-fried vegetable dishes. The fruit differs one region from the other. It can be smooth and prickly, light and dark. What is common for all Bitter Gourd, however, is the bitter taste and the healthy compounds of the fruit: vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, K and the minerals potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese and zinc. For centuries Bitter Gourd has been used in Chinese medicine in applications against diabetes. Bitter Gourd has many nutritional values and contains a lot of valuable nutrients which are essential for our body. Our Bitter Gourd is sourced from growers throughout Southeast Asia. To find out more about our Bitter Gourd please contact sales@crescoproduce.com.
Bok Choy : 1 x 20' container, specified to buyers requirements.
Cucumber : 1 x 20' container, specified to buyers requirements.
Our Fresh Garlic is sourced and procured from leading farmers and suppliers throughout Southeast Asia, Egypt and Spain. Revered for its medicinal qualities, and prized in Italian, Asian, and Indian cooking, garlic has been called â??the stinking roseâ?? for good reason. Closely related to the onion, itâ??s a bulbous root with an undeniably fragrant pungency. It was mentioned in historical documents that date back 5,000 years ago, before its fame permeated the rest of the known world. Today, China, South Korea, India, Spain, and the U.S. are foremost in garlic production. Not only does it lend a delicious complexity to foods, it claims legitimate beneficence for dozens of different maladies. Fresh garlic has nutritional benefits superior to that of any kind of processing, such as minced and refrigerated, or dried in flakes. Whole garlic bulbs will keep fresh for about a month if stored properly, preferably away from sunlight in an uncovered container. To find out more about our Fresh Garlic please contact sales@crescoproduce.com.
Fresh Onion is a vegetable which is almost like a staple of the vegetable category. Fresh Onion is also known to be one of the essential ingredients of raw salads. Our fresh onion come in 3 different colors, white, red and yellow. Onions emit a sharp flavor and fragrance due to the sulphur compound in the vegetable however, can taste quite sweet once fried our cooked for a short time. Onions are known to have antiseptic, antimicrobial and antibiotic properties which help you to get rid of infections. If a piece of onion is inhaled, it can slow down or stop nose bleeding. Onions also help to improve the functions of the digestive system; because it releases the digestive juices and cures any problem related to digestion. To find out more about our Fresh Onion please contact sales@crescoproduce.com.
Despite its name, the sweet potato is not related to the potato. Sweet Potatoes belong to the morning glory family, while potatoes are members of the Solanaceae family, which also includes tomatoes, red peppers and eggplant. Sweet potato are tuberous roots and potatoes are actually swollen stems. Despite a physical similarity, sweet potatoes and yams are not related either. However, most yams marketed in the United States are actually sweet potato, with a relatively moist texture and orange flesh. Widely established throughout the world, the sweet potato is a favorite staple of many cultures and is an ingredient in many ethnic cuisines. Sweet potato has become more popular in the U.S. in recent years with consumption increasing nearly 42 percent between 2000 and 2016, reaching 7.2 pounds per capita. Growing consumer demand for sweet potato may be due to the promotion of the tuberâ??s health benefits. To find out more about our Sweet Potato please contact sales@crescoproduce.com.
Thai Eggplant, produces round eggplants of 2" in diameter with green stripes on the skin. The tomato-like eggplants are very popular in Thailand and Vietnam. They are used extensively in many Asian foods and have appeared in many Oriental supermarkets on the West Coast. 1 x 20' container, specified to buyers requirements.
Ginger : 1 x 20' container, specified to buyers requirements.
Thai Birds Eye Chili : 1 x 20' container, specified to buyers requirements.
Thai Green Pepper : 1 x 20' container, specified to buyers requirements.
Green Mango : 1 x 20' container, specified to buyers requirements.
Green Papaya : 1 x 20' container, specified to buyers requirements.
Lemon : 1 x 20' container, specified to buyers requirements.
Lime : 1 x 20' container, specified to buyers requirements.
Mangosteen (mahngkoot) is often called the Queen of Fruits, due to its â??coolingâ?? properties, in contrast to the King of Fruits, Durian, with itâ??s â??heatinessâ??. The fruiting seasons of the two coincide and they make a very nice combination. The husk or exocarp of the Mangosteen is a leathery purple shell which, when opened, reveals the soft, white fruit which is quite delicate and consists of 4-8 segments, the larger of which contain seeds. The fragrant, fleshy fruit is both sweet and tangy. Our Mangosteen comes from growers in Thailand, India, Indonesia, China and Vietnam. To find out more about our Mangosteen please contact sales@crescoproduce.com.
