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Plums, Red Spotted

Plums Red Spotted

Plums red spotted are the sweetest of the red plums, but we could not identify this specific species. About Red Spotted Plums We were unable to identify this specific variety of plums.  These spotted red plums are sweeter than the other red plums and have a small pit like the black plums.  Select firm to […]

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Plums, Red

Plums, Red

Plums, red are a semi-sweet variety that we could not specifically identify, except for their color. About Red Plums We have not been able to identify the exact variety of the various plums we encounter, as usually they are unidentified or referred to by their color.  The red plum is a medium-sweet plum.  Choose red […]

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Plums, Golden

Plums, Golden

Plums, golden shown brightly at the farm store where we purchased them. They are delicious. About Golden Plums We found these plums at a farm store in late summer, but haven’t seen them being sold at any supermarkets. We are always on the lookout for new plant foods, since we became vegan many years ago, […]

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Plums, Black

Plums, Black

Plums, black a sweet variety of plums. About Black Plums There are many varieties of plums, each of which have differing flavors and nutritional values.  We believe that the black plum is the sweetest.  It also has the advantage of having a very small pit, thus providing more edible flesh.  Choose black plums that are […]

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Plantain

Plantain

Plantain are a large starchy cooking banana. About Plantain The plantain, scientifically named Musa paradisiaca, is a very starchy banana that is usually used in cooking.  However, they can also be eaten raw when they are very ripe with the skin turning almost completely black.  (See Ripe Plantain.)  It is usually not considered an eating […]

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Pineapple

Pineapple

Pineapple is a tropical fruit that is grown in Hawaii and other places. About Pineapple Ripe pineapples have a deliciously sweet flavor.  They also contain a digestive enzyme, bromelain.  With the exception of vitamin C and Potassium, pineapples do not contain very much of the other vitamins and minerals.  According to what we have read, […]

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Persimmon

Persimmon

Persimmon are native to Japan. About Persimmon Persimmons, known as the “apple of the Orient,” were brought to the Americas about 1825.  They are a tart fruit when firm, but sweeten as they soften.  They have an excellent flavor; but, if not ripened enough, often leave a strong “astringent” feel to the mouth.  The persimmon […]

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Pears, Red Clapp

Pears, Red Clapp

Pears, Red Clapp are a delicious and colorful fruit. About Red Clapp Pears Red Clapp pears have been described as having a red blush, but as can be seen in this photo, they can also develop a deep red colored skin.  They are the reddest of all pears, and have a white flesh. The flavor […]

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Pears, Bosc

Pears, Bosc

Pears, Bosc stay crisp unless they are over ripe, unlike the Bartlett which quickly get mushy. About Bosc Pears Bosc pears are our favorite variety.  They are nice and “crunchy” and flavorful.  Select pears that are firm and free of blemishes.  We could not find a nutritional chart specifically for bosc pears.  See the nutritional […]

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Pears, Anjou

Pears, Anjou

Pears, Anjou are crisp green pairs that do not change color when they ripen. About Anjou Pears The Anjou pear is also called Beurré d’Anjou or D’Anjou pear, which was originally cultivated in Europe. Anjou pears are short-necked green pears that don’t change color when they ripen. When they just begin to soften, they are […]

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