The flavor is a magical blend of tartness, sweetness, bitterness, and aroma that awakens the senses. The sweetness of the fruit, comes from sucrose and fructose, two forms of natural sugar. The astringent bite we taste in an apple emanates from tannins averaging 0.2% of the fruit. The familiar aroma is a mysterious blend of 250 trace chemicals contained in the fruit, such as volatile esters, alcohols, and aldehydes. Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world. At present there are at least 7,500 different varieties that vary in shape, color, texture, firmness, crispness, acidity, juiciness, sweetness, nutritional value, and harvesting period. Apples are a good source of potassium, folic acid, and vitamin C.
The apricot belongs to the family Rosaceae. It is classified as Prunus armeniaca. Apricots are irresistible and while their peak season is short, consumer demand is growing. It has a thin outer, downy skin enclosing edible yellow flesh. Skin of the fruit often has a red blush. This flesh which is very sweet is most tasty when allowed to ripen on the tree. The skin is yellow orange to pink orange and feels soft and smooth. The fruit, somewhat smaller than a peach, is known for its delicate flavor. Apricots are a premium source of beta-carotene. The beta-carotene in apricots is converted to Vitamin A in the body. Along with beta-carotene, apricots contain the other powerful anti-oxidants, Vitamin C and lycopene. Apricots are an important fruit crop believed to have originated in China and to have been brought to Italy about 100BC, reaching England in the 13th century and America in 1720. Its food value ranks higher than most common fruits.
Bananas are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber. One banana has 15% of the vitamin C, 11% of the potassium, and 16% of the dietary fiber needed each day for good health. Bananas also contain a rich supply of vitamin B6, providing 20% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of B6. Vitamin B6 is significant in the synthesis of antibodies in the immune system. Gerber® produces a full line of banana ingredientes from their state of the art processing facility located in stable, tranquil and environmentally friendly Costa Rica, the pearl of Central America. Let us show you how we are "making your best even better™"
The rich pink guava has a distinct aroma with sweet flesh and a slightly acidic berry flavour which makes it ideal for the production of juice. The pulp is thick with high viscosity and good mouth-feel. It has extraordinary, unmatched organoleptics both on its own or when mixed with other tropical fruits. On the nutritional front the guava is impressive. The guava has 5 times more vitamin C than an orange, is rich in potassium and high in natural fiber.
Mangoes are a rich source of Vitamin A, and have good amounts of Vitamins B and C. Mangoes have more carotenoids than most other fruits - and that helps to ward off colds and reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease. Mangoes are also high in fibre, and contain a small amount of carbohydrates, which the body converts to energy. You'll also find calcium, iron, potassium and a little protein in mangoes. The flesh of a mango is peachlike and juicy with a hint of pineapple flavor. The flavor is pleasant and rich and high in sugars and acid. The mango is the apple (or peach) of the tropics, and one of the most commonly eaten fruits in tropical countries around the world.
The papaya fruit is slightly sweet, with an agreeable musky tang. The very juicy flesh is deep yellow or orange to salmon-coloured and about 25 mm thick. Excellent source of vitamin A and C, and potassium. Papaya are high in ascorbic acid content (vitamin C) and the flesh is very high in Vitamin A. There are also small amounts of calcium, iron, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin present in papaya. It is low in calories and sodium and high in potassium.
Passion fruit juice is produced from fresh and clean passion fruits. It is a product completely homogeneous and 100% pure, pasteurized and aseptically filled. It possesses a gold yellow to orange color and full natural flavor of passion fruit, free from all off flavours and off-odors. The product is guaranteed 100% pure and natural and free from all added substances.
Peaches are believed to be native to China. They are cultivated throughout warm temperate and subtropical regions of the world. In the peach fruit, the stone is covered with a fleshy substance that is juicy, melting, and of fine flavor when matured and mellowed. The popular division of fruit varieties into clingstones and freestones-referring to the relative tendency of the flesh to cling to the stone-is by no means accurate. These two classes merge in different varieties, and even the same variety may be freestone and clingstone in different seasons. The nearly 300 varieties of peaches grown in America have been classified into five races, each with outstanding characteristics, ripening season, and uses. The nectarine is a variety of peach.
Pears are an excellent source of water-soluble types of fibers, such as pectin. Pears contain both soluble and insoluble fibre, which is helpful in lowering cholesterol and acts as a 'fuel' to encourage the growth of healthy bacteria in the bowel. Pears contain no fat or cholesterol and are an excellent source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. The average pear contains four grams of fibre, which is equivalent to one and a half cups of brown rice. The dietary fibre in pears has for some time been thought to assist in the fight against serious illnesses including some forms of cancer.
Pineapple is one of the world's favorite tropical fruits. First called "anana", a Caribean word for "excellent fruit", the name "pineapple" came from European explorers who thought the fruit looked like a pinecone with flesh like an apple. Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and provides fiber.
An all natural product, without flavors, sugars or preservatives added. In India, Thailand, Southern Europe and Latin America, tamarind is a popular cooking and condiment flavor. The tree originated in Africa, but now it is cultivated mainly in South India and in the Caribbean. Arabs are believed to have called it “date of India”; the English word date is related to “dactyl”, the Latin word for finger, which applies to the pod of the tamarind tree more than to the fruit of the date palm.
Various preparations are exported, including juices, jams and pastes. The sour fruit pulp contains tartaric acid; its taste goes well with meat and vegetable dishes, and it is used in marinades, vindaloos, curries, chutneys and Worcestershire sauce. It is also used in drinks and in refreshing confectionary preparations.
Lycopersicon lycopersicum is the scientific term for the common tomato. Botanically, tomatoes are a fruit. This is because, generally, a fruit is the edible part of the plant that contains the seeds, while a vegetable is the edible stems, leaves, and roots of the plant. Tomatoes belong to the same family as nightshade, the tomato's deadly cousin. A short-lived perennial in tropical regions and an annual in temperate climates, the tomato grows as a bushy, creeping plant requiring long periods of sunsine and warm temperatures. There are over 1000 different varieties of tomatoes, including the cherry tomato and the plum tomato (Italian tomato). Tomatoes can be round, globular or oval.