Fruit

Avocados originated from south central Mexico and were known as aoacatl by the Aztecs.

Avocados are more than just a healthy treat. They contain almost 20 vitamins and minerals per serving.  Its great sources of both vitamin B and potassium are good for the heart.

This yummy treat is also low in sugar, have a lot of fiber and contains healthy fats that are necessary for your body to perform well.

Avocados are commonly used to make smoothies, guacamole, salads and even brownies!

Originally bred in Australia, packham pears have juicy white flesh. They have rich flavour too so they are great eaten solo or baked.

Packham pears can be determined if they have ripen or not by their colours; from green to light yellow. So the next time you buy organic packham pears, make sure it is light yellow for instant gratification.

Gala apples were developed in New Zealand in 1934 by apple breeder J.H. Kidd.  The Gala is a cross between Golden Delicious and Kidd’s Orange Red and has grown in popularity to become one of the most extensively grown apples in the world.

They contain good quantities of fiber, vitamin C and beta-carotene which help to protect the body from any harmful radicals.  Regular consumption of apples can help to improve heart health, enhance immunity and reduce risk of cancers and diabetes.

They taste delicious on their own and usually eaten raw. However, they taste great in pies, tarts as well as juices!

Barry’s tip: You can prevent browning of apples by putting the sliced apples into a bowl of cold water with a spoonful of lemon juice.

Bursting with C vitamins, this sunny fruit is part of the citrus family.

Great on its own or as juice!

Bananas were originally found in South East Asia, mainly in India. They were also known to be the first fruit in the world.

Banana is made up of simple sugars such as fructose and sucrose which gives energy and helps to rejuvenate the body.  This fruit holds a very good amount of dietary fiber which promotes a good bowel movement thereby reduce constipation problems. Besides that, banana is highly rich in potassium that helps to control blood pressure and promote a healthy heart.

Bananas are usually eaten raw or made into cakes, ice cream desserts.

Looking for a sweet fruit to use with any deserts, in jams or just for a sweet treat in and off itself?  Our sweet plums are just the right thing!

These stone fruits can also be a great addition to a breakfast. Add it to your yoghurt or cereal!

This little fruit is more than just a yummy fruit. They are packed with nutrients and vitamins! The nutrients which are most commonly associated with kiwifruit are Vitamin C and Beta-Carotene. This fuzzy fruit is high in soluble and insoluble fibers which helps to promote good digestion, lowers cholesterol and improve heart health!

The skin of kiwifruit can be eaten because it contains high dietary fiber and pectin to provide good bowel movement.

Barry’s tip: You can speed up the ripening process of kiwifruit by putting them with bananas in a plastic bag!

These sweet, juicy and crunchy apples are duller in colour than other red apples.

Regular consumption of apples can help to improve heart health, enhance immunity and reduce risk of cancers and diabetes.

Great eaten on it’s own it is not as widely used for baked desserts as the less sweet cooking apples. However it is still a great addition to any fruit salad or a sweet addition to a purèe or a salad!

Nashii pears have a crisp, grainy texture, similar to that of apples. Their creamy white flesh is juicy with a sweet, light, low-acidic flavour and a fragrant aroma. Filled with fiber it is low in calories and high water content.

Barry’s tips: Unlike their western counterparts Asian pears are not usually used in pies or jams. Usually served raw and peeled it can however be used in salads and stir-fries.