November 2020 Issue Organic apples Akane apples, from Japan, are also known as Tokyo Rose, Tohoku No. 3, and Prime Red. It is a hybrid between the Worcester Pearmain and Jonathan apples. Akane apples have a bright red smooth skin, and green-yellow streaks. The flesh is white, juicy, and firm with a blend of sweet and sharp flavor. Akane apples are available in the late summer, and early fall. They are great for eating fresh, and can also be used for baking, and desserts as they hold their shape well. Choose Akane apples that are firm with smooth, clean skin, and bright red, and avoid those with soft or dark sports. They can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Silken apples, developed in BC, Canada, are a cross between the Honeygold and Sunrise apples. They have a translucent creamy skin color, sometimes with a slight pink blush. They are well known for their crisp texture, and sweet flavor. Silken apples have a firm, crisp, and juicy white flesh with a hint of sweet honey taste. They are mainly used for fresh eating, and can also be added to salads or desserts. After harvest, they can be kept for up to 4 weeks in the refrigerator.
Sunrise apples, developed in BC, Canada, are a cross between the McIntosh and Golden Delicious apples. They are a medium to large apple that has a yellow-base skin covered with bright red stripes. Their flesh is white, crispy, and juicy, with a sweet, and tart flavor. Sunrise apples are great for snacking, and can also be used for baking, juicing, salads, pies, and sauces. Choose firm, and unblemished Sunrise apples with tight, and shiny skin. They can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Fuyu Persimmons Persimmons are orange-red colored fruits that are available starting in late September. They reach their peak in October through December. Sweet, and delicious persimmons are rich in health promoting nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, dietary fibers, and anti-oxidants. Fuyu persimmons are sweeter than Hachiya persimmons, and can be eaten while still firm.
Look for persimmons with taut, glossy skin, avoiding fruit with soft spots or bruises. Persimmons may be kept longer if they are stored at room temperature. Pomegranates Pomegranates Pomegranates are one of the world’s most popular, and healthiest fruits. Punicalagins are extremely powerful antioxidants found in the juice and peel of a pomegranate. Pomegranate juice has been analyzed to have greater antioxidant capacity than red wine, grape juice, cranberry juice, green tea, and acai juice. They’re also high in potassium, vitamins A, C, and E, folic acid, and fiber.
How to de-seed a pomegranate? 1. Cut around the circumference of pomegranate, pry apart the fruit with your hands into two sections. 2. To loosen the grip on the arils, hold one half of the pomegranate, and gently pull the sides out from the center until you hear the inner ribbing crack. 3. Turn the half upside down, and gently tap it with a wooden spoon.
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For more information on these items, please contact your sales representative by calling: Vancouver: 604.255.1330 Calgary: 403.235.1366 or visit our website : www.freshdirectproduce.com November 2020 Issue Chinese Mandarins We are excited to announce the arrival of the Chinese Mandarin Season! We want to ensure that our customers have access to the best mandarin supply in the local market; all of our mandarins came in with a nice, tangy flavour with higher sugar levels. We perform a thorough local inspection on each arrival of inventory before we ship to our customers to guarantee consistent, reliable product quality! With convenient pack sizes, creative new box designs, and with our high speed packing machines, we can add a variety of custom options to satisfy our customers’ needs and requirements. Our Organic mandarins are packed in a Global GAP certified packing facility in China. They are received in Canada with further inspections, repacked in a GFSI certified facility, and PACS certified organic handler. As this is one of the most popular products we carry, please talk to your sales rep and book your inventory today to make sure that you will have stock all season long! Conventional Organic
5 lbs box 5 lbs / 4 lbs / 3 lbs / 2 lbs mesh bag 3 lbs Organic Simply Fresh®
2 lbs Organic 4 lbs Organic Solsweet™
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* Mandarin Orange Scones recipe: https://onehotoven.com/mandrian-orange-scones/?cn-reloaded=1 Preparation: 30 mins / Cook Time: 15 mins / Serving: 8 Ingredients: Direction: Scone Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. • 1-¾ cups all-purpose flour Step 2: With a citrus zester, zest two mandarin oranges and then peel • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar the skin off the oranges and divide into sections. Next, slice all • 1-¼ tsp baking powder the orange sections into small pieces. Reserve any juice to add to the batter. • ¼ tsp baking soda Step 3: In a large bowl mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. • ½ tsp salt Step 4: Cut the cold butter into small cubes and then add to the flour mixture. Cut in butter with two • 6 tbsp. butter knives or a pastry cutter until the mixture is the size of peas. Next add the buttermilk, orange • ½ cup buttermilk zest, and mandarin oranges pieces. • zest of 2 mandarin Step 5: Gently stir this mixture with a wooden spoon until all the flour is incorporated. oranges, reserve 1 tsp for Step 6: Turn dough onto a well-floured board and knead the dough until it comes together; add flour the glaze as needed if the dough is sticky. • 6 oz (about 2) fresh Step 7: Press the dough into and a round disk about 1/4" thick then cut into eight wedges. Transfer mandarin oranges, chopped the wedges to a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 to 17 minutes. Sweet Orange Glaze Glaze Step 1: Combine confectioners' sugar, reserved mandarin orange zest, and enough orange juice (or • 1 cup powdered sugar mandarin orange juice) to make a runny glaze. • 1 tsp. mandarin orange Step 2: Pour glaze over warm scones. zest Note: Scones are best served warm from the oven. If you have leftovers, place in a sealed container • 1-2 tbsp. orange juice for a couple of days.
For more information on these items, please contact your sales representative by calling: Vancouver: 604.255.1330 Calgary: 403.235.1366 or visit our website : www.freshdirectproduce.com