theproduce-isle » Tropical Fruit

Coconut

fresh — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:05:01 +0000

Coconut one of the best known tropical fruits. A fresh coconut can be cut opened from the top and sipped with a straw. The coconuts generally found in the produce section are brown because the outer husk of the coconut has been removed when they mature. When you crack open a mature coconut the meaty inside can be eaten as is or used for baking and other great recipes.

Coconut

Passion Fruit

fresh — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:49:59 +0000

Passion fruit

Passion fruit is unique in its look and taste. Looks like round eggs and has a sweet tart taste . When you cut in half an edible yellow pulp is revealed . The pulp can be spooned out an eaten as is , you can top your ice cream, and use it as a unique ingredient when juicing.

Cactus Pear

fresh — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:10:36 +0000

Cactus pear also known as prickly pear because it resembles an actual cactus plant. It is filled with edible seeds. Cactus pear has similar tastes of a melon. You must cut it in half and scoop out the pulp with a spoon. The pulp can be used in drinks and sauces or topping on ice cream . You can also eat it by slicing and eating the pulp.

Cactus Pear

Ripe Plantains

fresh — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:14:27 +0000

Ripe Plantains

Also known as cooking bananas these long green banans turn yellow. Ripe Plantains are great for a snack or a side dish to your meal. Platains can be boiled or fried . I prefer fried plantains. Choose Plantians Peel off skin and cut into slices . heat oil in skillet and add plantains, brown on both sides and place on paper towel to absorb oil.

Pepino Melon

fresh — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:21:15 +0000

Pepino Melon are small egg shaped melon with stripes . This melon is very sweet and , has the flavor of a cantaloupe and a honeydew. Try wrapping pepino melon in prosciutto for a twist on the classic melon and prosciutto. Sprinkle lime juice on pepino melons brings out its flavor.

Pepino Melon So Sweet

Starfruit

fresh — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:54:30 +0000

Stars found in Produce aisle

Starfruit (carambola), is an exotic fruit that famous for its unique shape when cut into slices. Its is very sweet and juicy when ripe. It tastes like a combination of pears, pineapple . Starfruit tastes its best when they begin to turn yellow.