The meat can be unfreeze & not wasting of meat juices & decomposition of smell by 7 days ripening of raw beef on vaccum packing condition, Its color not to be black even after 30~60 days. It will the best taste of raw meat. The freeze meat not to be wasted of meat juices if it defrosted in manna system. It can be the best taste of food in the world. Tuna can not be black even after 30days, It will be the best taste of tuna.
BEEF RIPEN The automatic mode will be activated by touching the Beef Button once. Setting the temperature is not necessary. Neither the flesh nor the meat fat of meat turns black or red if it is stored in the Manna even for more than 30 days. With seven days of ripen, the meat will have bright red meat in its fat layers while the fat layers will appear in the muscles, turning the meat to be just like good-quality meat. PORK BELLY RIPEN With the seven-day ripen process, even ordinary pork can taste even more delicious than Koreaâ??s famous branded meats, such as Jirisanâ??s black pork or Jejuâ??s ogyeopsal. Delicious dishes, such as marinated pork, braised pork width kimchi, and pork with wrapped kimchi, can be made with either fresh ham or picnic shoulder cuts. CAN PRODUCE TASTY GRAVY When you think of grilled beef, the savory juices spilling out of the flesh will be the first thing to come to your mind. The meat juices can be used to produce gravy that will taste even better if the meat is aged in the Manna System. Even if the meat is leftover on a gridiron or a grilling pan, it does not easily dry out but remains soft, tender, and juicy. REMOVES UNPLEASANT MEAT ODORS. The unpleasant smell of raw beef, pork belly, or even duck will disappear if it is stored in our Manna System. ASSURES THE BEST TASTE. If you grill a well-marbled meat, rich and savory meat juices will be produced, creating a tender and chewy meat texture, thus producing the best-tasting meat. DISH WITH A FRESH AND RICH GRAVY Out of 6kg of beef = 1.8kg of flesh + 4.2kg of gravy(69.4% of water) Out of 6kg of pork = 1.5kg of flesh + 4.5kg of gravy(74.5% of water) With the Manna Systemâ??s seven-day ripen process, meat can become more delicious. You can enjoy the juicy and rich taste of meat if you chew it for 2~3 minutes. Even after swallowing it, you can still feel the lingering taste of the delicious meat in your mouth, which you would never have with other meats. THE BEST MEAT DISH Meat can become an even better ingredient for all your delicious dishes if it is tender and has a moderately chewy texture- something anyone can achieve simply by ripen the meat in the Manna System for one, two, three, or more weeks. THE NATIONâ??S ONLY LARGE-SIZED MEAT RIPEN/KIMCHI REFRIGERATOR The unique kimchi-storing technology that Mannaâ??s large-sized 1,040L refrigerator has allows you to enjoy the crispy texture of kimchi all year round.
BEEF RIPEN With seven days of ripen process, you can serve the best beef dishes without wasting any part of the beef. The meat does not turn black even after 20~30 days. It only becomes aged with its natural juices capture inside, thus making the meat taste so much better. Even beef cuts, such as the bottom round, the shin foreshank, and chuck roll that are not suitable for grill dishes because they have little marbling and can be dry when grilled, can now taste better with the Manna Systemâ??s 1~3 week ripen process. Based on the sensory test results for aged meat, the meat improved in terms of its natural juices, flavor, and overall composition, thus resulting in a tenderer and tastier meat. The Manna System enables you to serve the best beef dishes even with ordinary meat cuts, regardless of certain conditions, such as the condition of the production facility, the environment, the meat processing company, and other related factors. PORK BELLY With seven days of ripen process, even ordinary pork can taste even more delicious than Koreaâ??s famous branded meats, such as Jirisanâ??s black pork or Jejuâ??s ogyenopsal. Delicious dishes, such as marinated pork, braised pork with kimchi, and pork with wrapped kimchi, can be made with either fresh ham or picnic shoulder cuts. DEFROSTING OF FROZEN MEAT By thawing the frozen meat for 3~4 days in Manna, the meat becomes defrosted without losing any of its natural juices. The defrosting process also helps remove any unpleasant meat odors. JUICY MEAT The grilled meat, which was defrosted and aged for seven days using the Manna System produces juicy meat. As soon as you put it in your mouth, you can savor the juiciness of the meat and long even after you have swallowed it, you can still taste the lingering deliciousness of the meat-a truly unforgettable sensation. REMARKABLE MARBLING The meat, which is defrosted aged for seven days using the Manna System, will begin to have marbling between its layers. GALBITANG(SHORT RIB SOUP), SEOLLEONGTANG(OX BONE SOUP), COMTANG(BEEF TRIPE SOUP) â?? Raw meat : Do not freeze the beef cuts for soup such as the bones, beef leg bones, back ribs, beef brisket, and other similar cuts. Place them in the Manna System for seven days to allow proper ripen. â?? Frozen meat : Do not dip it in water for 1~2 days to remove the blood from the meat. Just thaw it for 4~5 days in the Manna System and then place the meat and bones for soup in boiling water. Throw away the used water after a few minutes. Replace with fresh water and bring it ripen to a boil. With this method, you can be assured of having the most delicious Galbitang, Seolleongtang, and Gomtang.
BEEF RIPEN With seven days of ripen process, you can serve the best beef dishes without wasting any part of the beef. The meat does not turn black even after 20~30 days. It only becomes aged with its natural juices capture inside, thus making the meat taste so much better. Even beef cuts, such as the bottom round, the shin foreshank, and chuck roll that are not suitable for grill dishes because they have little marbling and can be dry when grilled, can now taste better with the Manna Systemâ??s 1~3 week ripen process. Based on the sensory test results for aged meat, the meat improved in terms of its natural juices, flavor, and overall composition, thus resulting in a tenderer and tastier meat. The Manna System enables you to serve the best beef dishes even with ordinary meat cuts, regardless of certain conditions, such as the condition of the production facility, the environment, the meat processing company, and other related factors. PORK BELLY With seven days of ripen process, even ordinary pork can taste even more delicious than Koreaâ??s famous branded meats, such as Jirisanâ??s black pork or Jejuâ??s ogyenopsal. Delicious dishes, such as marinated pork, braised pork with kimchi, and pork with wrapped kimchi, can be made with either fresh ham or picnic shoulder cuts. DEFROSTING OF FROZEN MEAT By thawing the frozen meat for 3~4 days in Manna, the meat becomes defrosted without losing any of its natural juices. The defrosting process also helps remove any unpleasant meat odors. JUICY MEAT The grilled meat, which was defrosted and aged for seven days using the Manna System produces juicy meat. As soon as you put it in your mouth, you can savor the juiciness of the meat and long even after you have swallowed it, you can still taste the lingering deliciousness of the meat-a truly unforgettable sensation. REMARKABLE MARBLING The meat, which is defrosted aged for seven days using the Manna System, will begin to have marbling between its layers. GALBITANG(SHORT RIB SOUP), SEOLLEONGTANG(OX BONE SOUP), COMTANG(BEEF TRIPE SOUP) Raw meat : Do not freeze the beef cuts for soup such as the bones, beef leg bones, back ribs, beef brisket, and other similar cuts. Place them in the Manna System for seven days to allow proper ripen. Frozen meat : Do not dip it in water for 1~2 days to remove the blood from the meat. Just thaw it for 4~5 days in the Manna System and then place the meat and bones for soup in boiling water. Throw away the used water after a few minutes. Replace with fresh water and bring it ripen to a boil. With this method, you can be assured of having the most delicious Galbitang, Seolleongtang, and Gomtang.
Juniperus communis Fam: Cupressaceae Juniper is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and its birthplace is obscure. It is found in Europe, North Africa, North America and northern Asia. The main commercial producers are Hungary and southern Europe, especially Italy. The berries were known to Greek, Roman and early Arab physicians as a medicinal fruit and are mentioned in the Bible. In the Renaissance, they were recommended against snake bite, and plague and pestilence. Because of its air-cleansing piney fragrance, the foliage was used as a strewing herb to freshen stale air and the Swiss burned the berries with heating fuel in winter to sanitize stale air. Gin, the alcoholic drink that gets its unique flavour from juniper berries, is named from an adaptation of the Dutch word for juniper, "geneva". Spice Description Initially hard and pale green, juniper berries ripen to blue-black, become fleshy and contain three sticky, hard, brown seeds. When dried, the berries remain soft but if broken open one will find the pith surrounding the seeds is easily crumbled. Bouquet: Fragrant and flowery, combining the aromas of gin and turpentine. Flavour:Aromatic, bittersweet and piny. Hotness Scale: 1 Preparation and Storage Juniper berries are at their best when they are still moist and soft to the touch, squashing fairly easily between one's fingers. It is possible to make a purée from juniper berries or to extract the flavour and aroma by macerating them in hot water, but as all parts are edible and the texture is agreeable, it is usually just as well to use the entire fruit, split or crushed. The berries are quite powerful, one heaped teaspoon of crushed fruits serving for a dish for four people. Store in a cool place in an airtight container. Culinary Uses Juniper berries perform a quite unique role, by contributing as much to the character of food through their 'freshening' ability, as they do by way of their specific taste profile. As well as flavouring a dish, juniper cuts the gaminess of game, reduces the fatty effect of duck and pork and perks up a bread stuffing. The strong hearty flavour of juniper goes well with strong meats, such as game. Pork chops, roast leg of lamb, veal, rabbit, venison and wild boar are all enlivened with a hint of juniper. Juniper berries blend well with other herbs and spices, especially thyme, sage, oregano, marjoram, bay leaves, allspice and onions and garlic. One application I am particularly fond of is in a simple chicken casserole, It can effectively be added to wine marinades for meats, and is used with coriander in smoking meat. It seasons pâtés and sauces and in Sweden. Goulash and Sauerkraut often feature a juniper taste, as do some home-pickled meats like salt beef, salt pork and ham. Generally juniper can well be used in any dish requiring alcohol. Fruit dishes, such as apple tart and pickled peaches, also harmonize with this flavour.
BEEF RIPEN The automatic mode will be activated by touching the Beef Button once. Setting the temperature is not necessary. Neither the flesh nor the meat fat of meat turns black or red if it is stored in the Manna even for more than 30 days. With seven days of ripen, the meat will have bright red meat in its fat layers while the fat layers will appear in the muscles, turning the meat to be just like good-quality meat. PORK BELLY RIPEN With the seven-day ripen process, even ordinary pork can taste even more delicious than Koreaâ??s famous branded meats, such as Jirisanâ??s black pork or Jejuâ??s ogyeopsal. Delicious dishes, such as marinated pork, braised pork width kimchi, and pork with wrapped kimchi, can be made with either fresh ham or picnic shoulder cuts. CAN PRODUCE TASTY GRAVY When you think of grilled beef, the savory juices spilling out of the flesh will be the first thing to come to your mind. The meat juices can be used to produce gravy that will taste even better if the meat is aged in the Manna System. Even if the meat is leftover on a gridiron or a grilling pan, it does not easily dry out but remains soft, tender, and juicy. REMOVES UNPLEASANT MEAT ODORS. The unpleasant smell of raw beef, pork belly, or even duck will disappear if it is stored in our Manna System. ASSURES THE BEST TASTE. If you grill a well-marbled meat, rich and savory meat juices will be produced, creating a tender and chewy meat texture, thus producing the best-tasting meat. DISH WITH A FRESH AND RICH GRAVY Out of 6kg of beef = 1.8kg of flesh + 4.2kg of gravy(69.4% of water) Out of 6kg of pork = 1.5kg of flesh + 4.5kg of gravy(74.5% of water) With the Manna Systemâ??s seven-day ripen process, meat can become more delicious. You can enjoy the juicy and rich taste of meat if you chew it for 2~3 minutes. Even after swallowing it, you can still feel the lingering taste of the delicious meat in your mouth, which you would never have with other meats. THE BEST MEAT DISH Meat can become an even better ingredient for all your delicious dishes if it is tender and has a moderately chewy texture- something anyone can achieve simply by ripen the meat in the Manna System for one, two, three, or more weeks. THE NATIONâ??S ONLY LARGE-SIZED MEAT RIPEN/KIMCHI REFRIGERATOR The unique kimchi-storing technology that Mannaâ??s large-sized 1,040L refrigerator has allows you to enjoy the crispy texture of kimchi all year round.
EnzoPlast TS 8 is a Chemically Modified, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Plant- based, Non-GMO oxidized tapioca starch. EnzoPlast TS 8 is characterized by its exceptional functional properties such as low viscosity, high stability, clarity, film forming, low temperature stability and binding properties. EnzoPlast TS 8 is widely used in bakery products, frozen foods, dairy products, confectioneries, breading and coating applications, etc., It is 100% naturally made which does not have any preservatives and Mono sodium Glutamate (MSG). APPLICATIONS ï?· EnzoPlast TS 8 is used as stabilizer in milk products, ice cream desserts, puddings, fillings, etc.,It is also used in the production of flavoured yoghurts, flavoured milk drinks, whipped cream, low fat cream, etc., ï?· EnzoPlast TS 8 can also be used as fat-mimetic and partial replacement of casein in cheese products with improved stretchability and hardness ï?· EnzoPlast TS 8 is recommended for salad and vegetable sauces, salad dressings, sugar syrups, sauces for canned meat and vegetables, mayonnaise, soups, puddings, fruit filling for confectionery products, jellies, fruit paste candy and soft gummies ï?· In baking industry, EnzoPlast TS 8 expands and improve physical possessions and physical properties of dough, increases its capability to hold gases FROZEN FOODS EnzoPlast TS 8 is used in frozen foods, refrigerated or canned foods, generally for thickening, temperature stability and control the flow in the purpose food. EnzoPlast TS 8 are used for improved adhesion and improved stability, reputedly because of covalent bonding with protein on the substrate surface. FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES EnzoPlast TS 8 forms highly thixotropic pastes with stiff texture, which is related to its gelling capability Low gelatinization temperature and viscosity, clarity, and soft gel texture are attributes of EnzoPlast TS 8 used in breading and related applications When heated in water, EnzoPlast TS 8 form clear fluid sols. On cooling, however, the sols made by cooking EnzoPlast TS 8 is more stable or resistant to thickening and forming gels or pastes EnzoPlast TS 8 is used in formulated products. They also are used in starch batters and in breaded foods, where they improve adhesion of the batter to meat and fish Gum confections made with EnzoPlast TS 8 have longer shelf life, better gelling characteristics, increased clarity, better taste, and quicker drying Used in batters and breading for coating various food stuffs, in confectionery as binders and film formers, in dairy products as texturizers EnzoPlast TS 8 is often used for coating, sealing, batter binding, emulsification, and dough conditioning in baking and other food products.
Oxidized starch - TS is a Chemically Modified, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Plant-based, Non-GMO tapioca starch. Oxidized starch is characterized by its exceptional functional properties such as low viscosity, high stability, clarity, film forming, low temperature stability and binding properties. Oxidized starch is widely used in bakery products, frozen foods, dairy products, confectioneries, breading and coating applications, etc., It is 100% naturally made which does not have any preservatives and Mono sodium Glutamate (MSG). APPLICATIONS Oxidized starch is used as stabilizer in milk products, ice cream desserts, puddings, fillings, etc.,It is also used in the production of flavoured yoghurts, flavoured milk drinks, whipped cream, low fat cream, etc., Oxidized starch can also be used as fat-mimetic and partial replacement of casein in cheese products with improved stretchability and hardness Oxidized starch is recommended for salad and vegetable sauces, salad dressings, sugar syrups, sauces for canned meat and vegetables, mayonnaise, soups, puddings, fruit filling for confectionery products, jellies, fruit paste candy and soft gummies In baking industry, Oxidized starch expands and improve physical possessions and physical properties of dough, increases its capability to hold gases FROZEN FOODS Oxidized starch is used in frozen foods, refrigerated or canned foods, generally for thickening, temperature stability and control the flow in the purpose food. Oxidized starches are used for improved adhesion and improved stability, reputedly because of covalent bonding with protein on the substrate surface. FEATURES AND BENEFITS Oxidized starch has improved solubility and paste clarity and could be an alternative source for food products requiring high solid contents without over-thickening It is highly bio-degradable and causes no harm to the Environment. Oxidized starch is a White powder that adds no color to application and blends well with other ingredients. It has a bland taste and so will not mask flavors or aromas.
EnzoPlast TS 8 is a Chemically Modified, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Plant- based, Non-GMO oxidized tapioca starch. EnzoPlast TS 8 is characterized by its exceptional functional properties such as low viscosity, high stability, clarity, film forming, low temperature stability and binding properties. EnzoPlast TS 8 is widely used in bakery products, frozen foods, dairy products, confectioneries, breading and coating applications, etc., It is 100% naturally made which does not have any preservatives and Mono sodium Glutamate (MSG). APPLICATIONS EnzoPlast TS 8 is used as stabilizer in milk products, ice cream desserts, puddings, fillings, etc.,It is also used in the production of flavoured yoghurts, flavoured milk drinks, whipped cream, low fat cream, etc., EnzoPlast TS 8 can also be used as fat-mimetic and partial replacement of casein in cheese products with improved stretchability and hardness EnzoPlast TS 8 is recommended for salad and vegetable sauces, salad dressings, sugar syrups, sauces for canned meat and vegetables, mayonnaise, soups, puddings, fruit filling for confectionery products, jellies, fruit paste candy and soft gummies In baking industry, EnzoPlast TS 8 expands and improve physical possessions and physical properties of dough, increases its capability to hold gases FROZEN FOODS EnzoPlast TS 8 is used in frozen foods, refrigerated or canned foods, generally for thickening, temperature stability and control the flow in the purpose food. EnzoPlast TS 8 are used for improved adhesion and improved stability, reputedly because of covalent bonding with protein on the substrate surface. FEATURES AND BENEFITS EnzoPlast TS 8 has improved solubility and paste clarity and could be an alternative source for food products requiring high solid contents without over-thickening It is highly bio-degradable and causes no harm to the Environment. EnzoPlast TS 8 is a White powder that adds no color to application and blends well with other ingredients. It has a bland taste and so will not mask flavors or aromas.
The meat can be unfreeze & not wasting of meat juices & decomposition of smell by 7 days ripening of raw beef on vaccum packing condition, Its color not to be black even after 30~60 days. It will the best taste of raw meat. The freeze meat not to be wasted of meat juices if it defrosted in manna system. It can be the best taste of food in the world. Tuna can not be black even after 30days, It will be the best taste of tuna.
PRODUCT INFO Round and squat with a green yellow skin that is often speckled with brown spots. Extremely crispy and juicy these pears are prized not only for their texture but for their subtly sweet flavor as well. Asian pears are also non-climacteric, meaning they mostly won't continue to ripen after picking. USES The firm and crisp texture of Asian pears make them a popular addition to both fruit and green salads. Slice into sticks and serve with both sweet and savory dipping sauces. Try using with or as a substitute for apples in a pie or cake. Pair with aged gouda or your favorite cheese with bread or crackers for a quick and easy appetizer. Asian Pears are ripe at purchase, refrigerate to store. Season Asian Pears are available in the Fall.
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 The most popular and widely used culinary herb. It is a tender annual, aromatic plant with a spicy odor and flavor. It grows 12-18 inches tall and foliage color can range from green to purple. Foliage size can vary from large lettuce-like leaves to very small leaves, half inch in size. USES Sweet Basil picked for use in the kitchen is best held in a glass of water at room temperature. Putting basil in the refrigerator results in discolored and unattractive leaves. Basil is easily dried for storing and future use. It is used to flavor soups, stews, tomato dishes, meat, game, fish, egg dishes, herb butters and herb vinegars. SEASON Sweet Basil is available year-round.
PRODUCT INFO Hog Plum grow in dangling bunches and are small fruits, averaging 3 to 6 centimeters in diameter and 6 to 9 centimeters in length, with an oval to oblong shape. The skin is thin, tough, and semi-smooth with some russeting, ripening from green to golden yellow when mature. Underneath the surface, the flesh is firm, dense, crunchy, and pale green when unripe, developing an aqueous, softer consistency with a darker yellow hue when ripe. Hog Plum also contain a central yellow pit with many elongated fibers that extend into the flesh, creating a fibrous texture. Hog Plum have a sweet-tart flavor with subtle notes of musk, turpentine, mango, and pineapple. Hog Plum are an excellent source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that can boost the immune system, repair tissues within the skin, and increase collagen production. The fruits also contain vitamin A, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and fiber, which can help regulate the digestive tract. USES Hog Plum are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as boiling and baking. The green, unripe fruits are the preferred stage for consumption as the flesh is crunchy and has a neutral flavor. When young, the flesh can be sprinkled with salt, shrimp paste, chile powder, or sugar and eaten raw, blended into smoothies, pressed into juice, sliced and added into green salads, or chopped and mixed into salsa. The fruits can also be pressed into an herbaceous juice that is popularly made into an alcoholic drink similar to cider. When ripe and golden yellow, the fruits can be coated in sugar and eaten for a sweet-tart snack. In addition to raw preparations, Hog Plum can be cooked into jams, preserves, and jellies, tossed into soups, curries, and stews, pickled for extended use, or cooked in sugar water and mashed to create an applesauce-like consistency. They can also be baked into cakes, pies, and tarts, and the leaves are used in some countries as a salad green, lightly sauteed, or steamed. Hog Plum pair well with other fruits such as grapefruit, pineapple, and passion fruit, ginger, spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, and vanilla, almonds, salted fish, seafood, coconut milk, and herbs such as parsley, mint, and coriander. The fruits continue to ripen after harvest and should mature at room temperature. Once ripe, they can be stored in the refrigerator for an additional five days. Hog Plum can also be dehydrated or canned in syrup for extended use. Season Hog Plum are available in the fall through winter.
PRODUCT INFO Holy, or Sacred basil, is a stiff, leafy, perennial herb. The plant can reach up to 18 inches in height, and develops small pink, fragrant blossoms when mature. With thicker stems, ranging in color from green to a dark purple, Holy basil has a bushy appearance and can grow quite large. Holy basil's narrow, oval leaves range from a light green to deep purple color and are very aromatic. The taste does vary between types, however, it is often likened to cloves (anise) or licorice with a hint of mint and a bit of peppery spice. The pungent pink flowers are also edible. USES Holy basil in Thailand, it is a very popular culinary ingredient. Holy basil is an important ingredient in one of the more famous Thai street dishes, chicken with Holy basil or 'gai pad grapow'. In many Thai stir fry dishes, Holy basil is used as an aromatic with garlic, fish sauce and chilies to impart flavor into meat, fish, or chicken. Holy basil is best used fresh, as its leaves cannot maintain their aroma after a few days in the refrigerator. SEASONS Holy basil is available year-round.
PRODUCT INFO Sadao leaves are small to medium in size and are elongated and oval to lanceolate in shape. The green leaves are thin and tear easily and have a smooth texture. The edges of the leaf can vary with some jagged spots mixed with flat sides. The leaves grow on small, but thick stems and each stem can grow 5-15 leaflets. Sadao leaves are tender and have a very bitter taste. The sadao plant also bears fragrant white flowers that are edible and offer a bitter, green flavor when cooked. Sadao leaves are an excellent source of antioxidants such as rutin and quercetin. USES Sadao leaves are best suited for cooked applications such as boiling, sauteing or stir-frying. The young leaves are often parboiled or pickled and eaten as an accompaniment to other dishes. Sadao leaves are also traditionally served with Nam Pla Wan, which is a Thai dipping sauce that uses tamarind juice, fish sauce, dried chilis, shallots, and palm sugar. This sweet sauce helps cut the bitterness of the Sadao leaves to create a sweet and sour, savory combination. Sadao leaves pair well with meats such as chicken, pork, beef, and white fish, tomatoes, aromatics such as garlic, ginger, and onions, fish sauce, and other sweet dipping sauces. Sadao leaves will keep up to a week when stored fresh in the refrigerator. SEASON Young neem plant are available year-round.
PRODUCT INFO Jackfruit spread through the rest of India and on to South-east Asia. The tree is large and the fruit itself grows not at the tip of limbs but rather out of the trunk. The jackfruit is the largest tree-born fruit in the world. A single pod can reach a length of nearly a meter and weigh close to 40 kilograms. USES The Jackfruit bulbs can be eaten fresh, frozen, cooked or pureed. Younger Jackfruit is added to curries and can be roasted or baked and eaten as a vegetable. It is often shredded and used as a meat substitute. Riper Jackfruit bulbs are added to salads. Make jam or ice cream from pureed bulbs. Boiling Jackfruit bulbs in milk and then straining off the liquid will result in a custard-like consistency once it has cooled. Jackfruit can be dried and then fried in oil, salted and eaten like potato chips. Jackfruit seeds can be roasted and eaten like chestnuts or dried and ground into flour. Jackfruit does not keep well once it is ripe. Unused portions of prepared fruit can be refrigerated for a few days or frozen for a few weeks. Jackfruit is very nutrient-dense. It is a great source of fiber, protein and vitamin B. It also contains potassium, iron and calcium. The deep yellow-orange color of the Jackfruit bulbs is the result of phytonutrients like beta-carotene, giving the fruit powerful antioxidant properties. SEASON Jackfruits can be produced nearly all year round.
PRODUCT INFO Green Thai papayas widely vary in size, ranging from 15-50 centimeters in length and 10-20 centimeters in diameter, and are oval and elongated in shape. The thin skin is smooth, slightly waxy, firm, and green. Underneath the surface, the flesh is crisp, white with pale green edging, and dense with a central seed cavity filled with white pith and many inedible seeds. When raw, Green Thai papayas are crunchy with a very mild and neutral taste similar to the flavor of jicama or cucumber. Green Thai papayas are a good source of vitamins A and C and also contain folate, magnesium, manganese, and potassium. Green Thai papayas are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as boiling or sauteing. The fruits are most well-known for their use in som tan, which is a Thai salad that mixes Green Thai papaya with fish sauce, lime, chile, garlic, and varying vegetables. Green Thai papaya can also be added to stews, pickled for extended use, grated, fried, and mixed with small shrimp to make okoy, or cooked into sour curries such as gaeng som. In Thailand, Green papaya is also blended into soups and is heavily spiced with chiles as the fruit has minimal flavor and showcases other spices. Green Thai papaya pairs well with long beans, carrots, daikon radish, chiles, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, shallots, turmeric, and peanuts. The unripe fruits will keep for a couple of days at room temperature but will then begin to ripen. Once ripe, papayas will keep up to one week when stored in the refrigerator. USES In Thailand, papaya is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and is used medicinally to help cleanse the digestive system. The leaves and sap are also used in traditional medicine to reduce the itchiness of insect bites and general swelling in the body. In addition to topical use, dried leaves are commonly steeped into a tea and are believed to stimulate digestion. Elongated papaya varieties are often seen in markets sold in slender pieces, stored over ice, so locals can buy the pieces daily as needed. Many Thai families also grow papaya in their home gardens to utilize the fruits, leaves, and sap year-round in medicinal and culinary applications. Season Green Thai papayas are available year-round in tropical climates.
PRODUCT INFO Lotus root is an oblong, tubular rhizome or stem that grows underground in bodies of water, averaging 5-10 centimeters in diameter and 10-20 centimeters in length. Appearing like underwater sausage links, the rhizomes are connected to other rhizomes via smaller roots creating groupings of 3 to 5 and can grow to be over one meter in length as a whole. When young, Lotus root has a firm texture with light purple to white skin that transforms into a brown-beige hue with darker brown speckling when mature. Underneath the thin skin, the flesh ranges in color from ivory to white and is crisp, light, and starchy. There are also numerous, symmetrical, air pockets patterned into a pinwheel shape in the flesh that extend the entire length of the rhizome. Lotus root has a dense and crunchy texture with a nutty and sweet flavor, similar to that of a water chestnut or taro root. The younger roots are more tender and used for fresh culinary purposes, whereas mature roots are used in extended cooking applications to develop a tender, potato-like texture. Considered a good source of energy as it is high in carbohydrates. It also contains vitamin C, manganese, zinc, iron, copper, vitamin B, potassium, and magnesium. USES Lotus root is best suited for cooked applications such as steaming, frying, braising, stir-frying, and boiling. After peeling the root, it should be immersed in acidulated water using vinegar or citrus to prevent discoloration. Lotus root can be blanched just slightly to remove any bitterness, cooled, and added to salads or crudite. It can also be sliced and braised until tender in soups, stir-fried, battered and fried into tempura, or thinly sliced and baked into chips. In India, Lotus root is boiled, mashed, and added to vegetarian kofta, which is a dumpling dish paired with spicy sauces. A traditional Korean dessert also utilizes Lotus root with soy sauce, honey, and sesame seeds called yeongun bokkum. Lotus roots pair well with mushrooms, peppers, snap peas, snow peas, asparagus, corn, celery, cucumber, oyster sauce, peanuts, red beans, and sesame seeds. Lotus root will keep up to two weeks when stored whole, wrapped in damp paper towels, and placed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Sliced Lotus root can be stored in an acidulated water solution for a couple of days, or it can be frozen for long-term storage. SEASON Lotus root is available year-round, with a peak season in the fall.
PRODUCT INFO Eryngii mushrooms are medium to large in size and are easily identified by their thick cylindrical stem and their small, flattened cap. The ivory to white stems can grow up to twenty centimeters in length, five centimeters in diameter, and are firm, dense, and chewy. The small, smooth caps are grey to brown and have rounded, curved edges. Underneath the cap, the stem and cap are joined by off-white, thin, short, gills, though dense and spongy in texture, lack aroma and flavor, but when cooked, the mushrooms have a savory umami flavor, a soft, crunchy texture, and a mild flavor reminiscent of abalone. Eryngii mushrooms contain riboflavin, vitamins B6, C, and D, niacin, potassium, fiber, and folate. They also contain high amounts of a naturally occurring amino acid, ergothioneine, which is an antioxidant. This particular antioxidant is stored in organs like the liver and kidneys and helps reduce the risk of chronic disease. USES Eryngii mushrooms are best suited for cooked applications such as grilling, roasting, baking, sauteing and frying. They can be sliced or torn into thick pieces and simmered or braised to create a crispy texture, or they can be cut into rounds to develop a tender, meat-like consistency. King Trumpet mushrooms are commonly used in stir-fries, soups, stews, tempura, chopped into meatballs or meatloaf, mixed into pasta, or grilled and served on top of barbequed meats. King Trumpet mushrooms pair well with legumes, grains, fish, poultry, scallops, Asian greens, ginger, garlic, chives, chiles, thyme, rosemary, peppercorn, soy, vinegar, dry white wines, blue cheese, grapes, and focaccia. They will keep 1-2 weeks when stored in a paper bag in the refrigerator. Season Eryngii mushrooms are available year-round.
