EXOTIC & TROPICAL FRUITS

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Mangoes

Mangoes are often referred to as the ‘king of fruits’ thanks to their vibrant colour, intoxicating aroma, and rich, juicy flesh. Each variety carries distinct flavours, textures, and colours, catering to a wide range of tastes and culinary uses. Mangoes are typically harvested from November to March.

Tommy Atkins

Tommy Atkins is one of the most widely grown commercial mango varieties. It has a firm, fibre-rich flesh with a mild, sweet flavour. The skin is striking with red and green hues, often with a purple blush. Its robustness and long shelf life make it ideal for export.

Kent

Kent mangoes are favoured for their juicy, tender flesh with minimal fibre. The flavour is rich and sweet with tropical undertones, and the skin is dark green with a red blush when ripe. Kent is ideal for fresh consumption and smoothies.

Shelly

Shelly mangoes are known for their aromatic scent and exceptionally sweet, creamy flesh. They have a smooth, fibreless texture and a vibrant orange-yellow skin. Shelly is prized for its balanced flavour and juicy consistency.

Haden

Haden is a heritage variety distinguished by its deep red skin with green and yellow highlights. The flesh is smooth, rich, and intensely sweet, with moderate fibre. It is a popular choice for eating fresh and making desserts.

Heidi

Heidi mangoes have a rounded shape with bright red skin and green patches. The flesh is buttery, juicy, and sweet with very low fibre, making it perfect for fresh slices and salads. Its vibrant colour and flavour make it highly sought after.

Keitt

Keitt mangoes are large, late-season fruits with green skin that remains green even when ripe. They have a sweet, slightly tangy flavour and virtually no fibre. Keitt mangoes are ideal for cutting into cubes or blending into juices and chutneys.

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Pineapples

Pineapples are tropical fruits prized for their vibrant golden flesh, intense sweetness, and refreshing acidity. Each variety offers unique characteristics in terms of flavour, texture, and size. Pineapples are harvested year-round, with peak seasons between October and March.

Queen Pineapple

Queen Pineapple is a small to medium-sized fruit with a distinct golden-yellow skin and bright yellow flesh. It is renowned for its firm texture, rich sweetness, and lower acidity compared to other varieties. The fruit is highly aromatic, making it a popular choice for eating fresh and garnishing.

Victoria Pineapple

Victoria Pineapple, also known as the dwarf pineapple, is a premium variety celebrated for its exceptional sweetness and delicate, fragrant aroma. The fruit is smaller in size but packed with flavour, featuring tender, juicy flesh that is less fibrous. Its attractive appearance and intense taste make it a favourite for desserts and luxury markets.

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Other Tropicals

Other Tropicals includes key produce like Bananas and Macadamias, each valued for their unique qualities. Bananas are a daily dietary staple known for their natural sweetness and energy-boosting nutrients, while Macadamias are premium nuts prized for their rich, buttery flavour and versatility in culinary applications.

Bananas

Bananas are widely consumed for their soft, sweet flesh and high potassium content. Available throughout the year, they are a daily staple in many countries.

Macadamias

Macadamias are rich, buttery nuts encased in a hard shell, often enjoyed roasted or raw. Though technically a nut, they are often grouped with tropical produce. Harvesting occurs from March to September.

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Avocados

Avocados are creamy, nutrient-dense fruits cherished for their rich content of healthy fats, particularly heart-friendly monounsaturated fats. With a smooth, buttery texture and subtle nutty flavour, avocados have become a global favourite — enjoyed in salads, spreads, smoothies, and as a wholesome ingredient in various cuisines. They are also packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a nutritional powerhouse.

Hass

Hass is the most popular and widely consumed avocado variety globally. It is small to medium-sized with distinctive pebbly, dark green to almost black skin when ripe. The flesh is pale green, creamy, and rich with a slightly nutty flavour. Its high oil content and excellent shelf life make it ideal for both export and fresh consumption.

Fuerte

Fuerte avocados are medium to large with smooth, glossy green skin that remains green even when ripe. The flesh is buttery, less oily than Hass, and has a delicate, subtle flavour with a creamy consistency. Fuerte is often preferred by those who enjoy a lighter, more refined avocado taste.

Pinkerton

Pinkerton avocados are recognisable by their long, pear-shaped form and thick, textured green skin. The flesh is dense, creamy, and richly flavoured with minimal fibre. Pinkertons also have a small seed, offering a higher flesh-to-seed ratio, making them ideal for slicing and salads.

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Other Exotics

Exotic fruits captivate with their unique appearances, vibrant flavours, and nutritional benefits. Often originating from tropical or subtropical regions, these fruits are popular in both fresh and culinary applications, bringing diversity and colour to fruit offerings.

Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruit, or Pitaya, features a striking pink or yellow skin with spiky scales and vibrant red or white flesh speckled with tiny black seeds. The flavour is mildly sweet with a refreshing crunch. Production is from May to October.

Litchi

Litchis are small, round fruits with rough, reddish-pink skin and translucent, juicy flesh that is sweet and aromatic. Production runs from November to January.

Grandilla

Grandilla, closely related to passionfruit, has a hard orange shell with aromatic, jelly-like pulp filled with black seeds. The flavour is sweet and tropical. Production is from January to March.

Papaya

Papayas are large, pear-shaped fruits with orange to reddish flesh that is sweet and succulent. They are rich in enzymes beneficial for digestion. Production is year-round.

Pomegranate

Pomegranates have a leathery red skin enclosing jewel-like, juicy arils that are sweet-tart in flavour. Highly prized for their antioxidants, they are available from October to February.

Fig

Figs are soft, teardrop-shaped fruits with thin skin and a honeyed, sweet flesh filled with edible seeds. Available fresh from November to January.

Prickly Pear

Prickly Pear, or cactus fruit, features spiny skin in shades of red, green, or yellow, with sweet, vibrant flesh inside. The taste is similar to watermelon with subtle earthy notes. Production is from December to March.

Guava

Guavas are round or oval with green to yellow skin and pink or white aromatic flesh. They offer a sweet, tropical flavour rich in vitamin C. Production is year-round.