Produce Briefs...
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Twentieth Century Pears are typically available in August and September.
Current Facts
World pear production is dominated by Asia, where more than two-thirds, or 13 million metric tons, of pears are grown. China has the lion’s share of the world’s pears, at 58%.
Description/Taste
Resembling a large, golden delicious apple, the Twentieth Century pear is smooth and round. Mild and delicate in flavor this juicy pear has a green-to-yellow, thin skin.
Nutritional Value
A good source of vitamin C and potassium, pears provide a modest source of dietary fiber. One average pear contains about 100 calories.
Applications
Delicious eaten out of hand or sliced and added to a salad. With a dense and meaty texture the delicate flavor of these pears intensifies when they are sautéed, baked into pastries, or poached with port.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Also known as Nijisseiki these pears are the bright flower of the Asian pear group. Oriental cuisine enjoy them peeled and sliced in thin rounds horizontally to show off their pretty flower-like core.
Geography/History
Locally grown in California and located right in the middle of the very best fruit-growing region in the nation, Penryn Orchard Specialties is renowned for its biodiversity and proudly promotes natural ecological forces to do the necessary work.
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Seasons/Availability
Twentieth Century Pears are typically available in August and September.
Current Facts
World pear production is dominated by Asia, where more than two-thirds, or 13 million metric tons, of pears are grown. China has the lion’s share of the world’s pears, at 58%.
Description/Taste
Resembling a large, golden delicious apple, the Twentieth Century pear is smooth and round. Mild and delicate in flavor this juicy pear has a green-to-yellow, thin skin.
Nutritional Value
A good source of vitamin C and potassium, pears provide a modest source of dietary fiber. One average pear contains about 100 calories.
Applications
Delicious eaten out of hand or sliced and added to a salad. With a dense and meaty texture the delicate flavor of these pears intensifies when they are sautéed, baked into pastries, or poached with port.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Also known as Nijisseiki these pears are the bright flower of the Asian pear group. Oriental cuisine enjoy them peeled and sliced in thin rounds horizontally to show off their pretty flower-like core.
Geography/History
Locally grown in California and located right in the middle of the very best fruit-growing region in the nation, Penryn Orchard Specialties is renowned for its biodiversity and proudly promotes natural ecological forces to do the necessary work.
