When raw, Thai #Shallots have a pungent, sweet flavor with a crisp texture. Once cooked, they become savory with notes similar to #garlic. When roasted, the shallots are cooked in a charcoal brazier to obtain a deep, smoky flavor.

Yu Choy has the a flavor similar to #spinach. It is primarily used as a lightly cooked side dish in #Asian #cuisine. Yu choy translates from Chinese to mean “oil vegetable” in English and earns this name from its close relation to rapeseed, which is cultivated to make canola oil

Gold beets were often overshadowed by its red counterpart until the 1940s when the Burpee Seed Company developed a gold variety for commercial sale. Gold beets are crunchy when raw and when cooked, they develop a tender, smooth consistency with a, sweet, and earthy flavor.

Fukushu #kumquats are sweet and tart, but not overwhelming so. They are a relatively new species of kumquat(a chance hybrid of 2 other kumquats), and were discovered around 1933.

Brevas #Figs are best suited for lightly cooked applications such as simmering and #baking. The flavor of Brevas widely varies depending on the specific variety, and many of the #fruits tend to have a slightly tarter taste.

When cooked, Cyprus #potatoes have a rich, earthy, and #buttery flavor. It’s covered in dark brown spots with a slightly red appearance due to the mineral-rich red soils that remain on the raw potato. Its flesh is deep yellow to gold and is firm, slippery, and dense.

#Garden #Sorrel has a distinct sour note and sharp lemony tang due to their oxalic acid content. This trait has earned it the name "sour #grass.” It belongs to the buckwheat family and is often confused with #French sorrel, but is in fact a separate species.

We are still open! Though it is eerily empty, Borough Market is an open-air market with plenty of air flow so if you are passing through on a walk for fresh air and want a chat or some advice on produce, drop by and we are more than willing to help you. Stay safe. Stay nourished.

Malabar #Chestnuts when raw have soft seeds and a taste that is similar to that of peanuts. When cooked, they become crunchy and take on a deep chestnut and #macadamia nut-like flavor that is mildly sweet and nutty.

#Tahiti #limes are best suited for fresh applications, and both the juice and zest are used to add bright, acidic flavors into dishes. They’re used in the national dish known as iaota, which is a unique meal that combines fresh fish with lime juice, coconut cream, and #vegetables

Uganda is known as the “#fruit basket” of East #Africa and is considered the be the second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables in sub-Saharan Africa. #Avocados grow well in the country’s fertile soils and tropical climate, making it popular in small gardens, and compounds.

In #Tahiti, unripe Vi #fruits are seen as a natural diuretic and are used in traditional medicine to help reduce gastrointestinal issues associated with food poisoning. The leaves are also steeped into boiling water and are used to reduce symptoms.

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We are open for business as usual! We are practising social distancing. Plenty of lovely veggies for our whole community 🥦🥕🥔🍅🍎we look forward to seeing you tomorrow! @ Turnips Borough instagram.com/p/B-nJoIDjcX0/…

Incredibly upsetting and annoying! These two were caught by camera running away this pm after stealing some of our #Strawberries from a field.

A berry fun fact: the blush hue of our Rosé Strawberries™ comes from a natural blend of light and dark berries mixed with the power of the sun! Have you tried them yet? 💕🍓✨🥂 || 📷: @cakeforager #RoséAllDay #FinestBerries #RoséBerries #DriscollsRoséBerries

When the shoe game is up to par with our produce we obviously have to repost. . . . #Repost Ashley Brophy ・・・ Aguardente de Medronhos fruit #specialtyproduce instagram.com/p/CIoEyQJJtfh/…

AT LAST A bit of Cheer to come out of The Gloom CORNISH DAFFODILS 🌼 HURRAH 😃 Available NOW From our BODMIN DEPOT #Fresh #Quality #Kernow

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