Produce Briefs...
Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
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.
Seasons/Availability
Nectarine mangoes are available during the summer with a peak season of July.
Description/Taste
The Mango nectarine is medium-sized with the shape and feel of a traditional nectarine. Green when immature, the very interesting flavored Mango nectarine turns a vivid yellow at maturity. Its fine-grained meaty texture is similar to the mango and papaya family. The Mango Nectarine is a hybrid of old variety pale nectarines.
Nutritional Value
Offering the best of both fruits, one medium mango nectarine provides vitamin A, vitamin C, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, potassium and a trace of protein.
Applications
Enjoy this fruit simply eaten out of hand. Add to fruit salads. Slice; use as edible garnish for most anything. Grill halves with a splash of amaretto. Top cereal, waffles, pancakes and French toast. Pair with fish or chicken salads. Sauté or bake to accompany poultry or meat entrees. Serve with ice cream or yogurt. Poach in water, sugar and white wine; top pound cake, angel food or sponge cake. To store, refrigerate ripe fruit.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Increased globalization of cooking in the United States has resulted in different fruits to be enjoyed in everything from sorbets to salsas.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mango Nectarines. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Nectarine mangoes are available during the summer with a peak season of July.
Description/Taste
The Mango nectarine is medium-sized with the shape and feel of a traditional nectarine. Green when immature, the very interesting flavored Mango nectarine turns a vivid yellow at maturity. Its fine-grained meaty texture is similar to the mango and papaya family. The Mango Nectarine is a hybrid of old variety pale nectarines.
Nutritional Value
Offering the best of both fruits, one medium mango nectarine provides vitamin A, vitamin C, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, potassium and a trace of protein.
Applications
Enjoy this fruit simply eaten out of hand. Add to fruit salads. Slice; use as edible garnish for most anything. Grill halves with a splash of amaretto. Top cereal, waffles, pancakes and French toast. Pair with fish or chicken salads. Sauté or bake to accompany poultry or meat entrees. Serve with ice cream or yogurt. Poach in water, sugar and white wine; top pound cake, angel food or sponge cake. To store, refrigerate ripe fruit.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Increased globalization of cooking in the United States has resulted in different fruits to be enjoyed in everything from sorbets to salsas.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mango Nectarines. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Cheeky Kitchen |
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Nectarine Mango Salsa |
