Exotic Vegetables

Exotic Vegetable Exporters In Mumbai

Artichoke Availability: All Round the Year Artichokes are large flower buds have a tightly packed cluster of tough, pointed, prickly leaves that conceal pale green inner leaves and a gray-green base, which together make up the heart. Only the fleshy base of the leaves and the meaty base are eaten; the rest of the leaves and the fuzzy choke inside the heart are discarded. Nutritional Facts Artichoke (raw), 1 medium Calories 60 Protein 4.2 g Carbohydrate 13.4 g Total Fat 0.19 g Fiber 6.9 g Excellent source of: Vitamin C (15mg), and Folate (87mcg), good source of: Magnesium (76.8mg), and Potassium (474mg).

Baby Corn Availability: All Round the Year Baby corn is produced from regular corn plants which are harvested early while the ears are very immature, resulting in small ears or baby corn. Nutritional Facts Baby corn is high in folate, a B-vitamin. It is a good source of several other nutrients such as: potassium, B-6, riboflavin, vitamin C and fiber. Medicinal / Therapeutic Use Yellow corn contains carotenoids, which are substances that may help prevent coronary artery disease, certain cancers, and cataracts. In particular, yellow corn is abundant in two carotenoids, zeaxanthin and lutein, which keep eyes healthy. The more yellow the corn is, the more carotenoids it contains.

Chinese Cabbage Availability: All Round the Year A crucifer, related to cabbage and broccoli. The most common form of Chinese cabbage has a cylindrical tight head 4 inches thick and up to 18 inches long. Outer leaves are light green with a white midrib. The inner leaves are creamy yellow. Chinese mustard has a loose head or rosette of dark green leaves. The leaves are oblong or oval with shiny dark green blades and thick white petioles. Nutritional Facts Cabbage is high in beta-carotene, vitamin C and fiber. Medicinal / Therapeutic Use Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable and may reduce the risk of some forms of cancer including colorectal cancers.

Capsicum (Red and Yellow) Availability: All Round the Year Capsicums are seed pods and can be red, green, yellow, orange, white or purple. Green and red capsicums grow on the same plant; it's just that a red pepper is a ripe green one. Yellow, orange, white and purple are different varieties and are not simply less ripe forms of red or green. Capsicums are sweet and juicy with a mild spicy flavour. Shape also varies with variety; from the more commonly found blocky shape to a pointy capsicum. Nutritional Facts Serving size 1 medium (148g) Calories 30 Total Fat 0 g Sodium 0 mg Total Carbohydrate 7 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Protein 1 g % of U.S. RDA Vitamin A 6% Calcium 0% Vitamin C 150% Iron 2%

Button Mushroom Availability: All Round the Year The button mushroom is one of the most widely cultivated mushrooms in the world. Button mushrooms are fairly rich in vitamins and minerals. The mushroom contains an especially high amount of vitamin B and potassium. Button mushrooms have a unique flavor that can be matched by few other mushrooms. It can be used with pizzas and casseroles, raw on salads, and in various forms in a variety of dishes.

Oyster Mushroom Availability: All Round the Year The oyster is one of the more commonly sought wild mushrooms, though it can also be cultivated on straw and other media. The cap is smooth; oblong and often convex with age; 50-200 mm in diameter; and ranges from white to brown to blue-gray. The flesh of the most common variety is white and can be thin or thick.

Pea Brinjal / Thai Stam Availability: All Round the Year Egg plant is also known as the aubergine. Actually a fruit, egg plants contain many fine seeds. Skin colours range from a deep purple, almost black, to a light purple with creamy streaks to all white. It has a mild taste and is typically cooked with stronger flavours such as garlic, tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices. Baby egg plants, also called Thai Stam or Pea Brinjal, are green egg plants not larger than marbles. Nutritional Facts Egg plants supply small amounts of a range of vitamins and minerals including vitamin C and B group vitamins. The purple pigment in the skin contains high levels of antioxidants called anthocyanins. Medicinal / Therapeutic Use Eggplants have a small amount of nutrients. They are naturally low in calories and unpeeled, they provide some fiber. There is also some folate and potassium.

Cherry Tomato (Red and Golden) Availability: All Round the Year These bite-sized tomatoes are easy to grow, ripen early and are a perfect snack right in the garden or inside. Cherry tomato and ripened tomato are delicious food with high vitamin and sugar content. With its small size and high sugar content, cherry tomato is easy to eat and delicious. Nutritional Facts Tomatoes are an excellent source of beta-carotene. They are also a source of disease fighting lycopene, vitamin C and fiber. Lycopene is one of several newly discovered compounds in many plant foods. These substances, called phytochemicals ("phyto" for plant), are thought to be protective against certain forms of cancer and heart disease. Because of their prevalence in the diet, tomatoes provide substantial amounts of vitamins A and C as well as potassium and iron. Medicinal / Therapeutic Use A major source of lycopene, an antioxidant and anti-cancer agent that intervenes in devastating chain reactions of oxygen free radical molecules. Tomatoes are linked in particular to lower rates of pancreatic cancer and cervical cancer.