California Peaches
Peaches come to us from China, via the Persians, along the trade routes of the Silk Road. The Chinese believed that peaches could confer immortality but the FruitGuys only promise that they're high in antioxidants Vitamin A and C. "Eat a peach" say the Allman Brothers and so do we.
White Peaches
White peaches are super juicy and delicious!
Blueberries
Fats Domino found his thrill on blueberry hill. And the FruitGuys are thrilled to offer these from Florida. Blueberries are power packed with nutrients. Add some sweet notes to your yogurt or coffee-cart granola by tossing in a few of these real-deal berries.
Kiwi
What fruit has the vitamin C of an orange, the potassium of half a banana, and the fiber of a half-cup of bran flakes? Hint: It's furry. Answer: Kiwi. Enjoy kiwis by peeling or simply cut latitudinally and scoop our green (or yellow) flesh with a spoon.
Ataulfo Mango
Ataulfo mango is referred to as “Champagne” or “Manilla”mangos. Mango trees (mangifera indica) are a distant relative of the pistachio and cashew trees. Mango skin contains an irritant compound similar to that in the cashew (so don’t eat the skin). Here's some advice on slicing a mango.
Apricot
Apricots have found their way through history and geography, emigrating from Asia Minor. Apricot derived from the Arabic "al-burquk". They are a tantalizing fruit. Admired for their beauty and sensual nature. And they're
so cute - you just wanna pinch 'em.
Thompson Grapes
Thomspson grapes are the most popular table grapes in the nation. They are the primary grape for making raisins. Grapes are the perfect snack food. And Thompson are one of the sweetest varieties we can bring to you.
Avocado
The Resplendent Quetzal bird has vibrant color and 3 foot long train. It's domain is the Cloud Forests and it sups on avocados. Slice open an avocado, knock out the pit and scoop up the velvety flesh and let this fruit take you from the office and into an exotic jungle.
Plums
There are as many as 200 cultivars of European and Asian plums. Plums are high in fiber and low in sugars, an ideal snack.
ORGANIC Clementines
The Clementine is surely a darling. Developed by Father Clement Rodier from a sweet tangerine and the somewhat bitter Seville orange. A zipper peel with few seeds and tangy taste.
Navel Orange
Native to Brazil and brought to Riverside, California in 1873. Famous for it's "navel" which is really an underdeveloped secondary orange bud at its apex.
Honey Tangerines
Also known as the Murcot, the Honey Tangerine is a tangor – a
tangerine and orange cross.
Grapefruit
There should be more cowboy songs about Texas Grapefruit. There are songs about the purple hills and the sagebrush. Grown along the Rio Grand these tangy grapefruits will make you kick up yer heels and yodel.
Bananas
Here at the FruitGuys we like to dress up like bananas, because we love bananas. A perfect food, only 110 calories, 4g fiber and 1g of protein and high in potassium and Vitamin C. We love the elegant and easy to open packaging. Plus you can use a banana to make silly phone calls.
Jazz Apple
Hybridized with great prospects, from Braeburn and Gala parentage, this New Zealand apple hits all the high notes for sweetness and texture.
REGIONAL Granny Smith Apple
A firm and crisp green apple. When you think of the traditional tart apple, Granny Smith is it. Refreshing and a wonderful compliment to cheese.
Fair Trade Gala Apple
Sweet and mild. Somewhat thin skinned. Striped. Hails from New Zealand, from momma Golden and poppa Orange Delicious.
Green D'Anjou Pear
The Beurre D'Anjou is a French pear that was brought to the United States in 1842. This pear is green and may yellow as it ripens. You can tell when it is ready by squeezing it delicately. Remember, pears ripen from the inside out so if it gives to your touch, it is ready. Green D'Anjous are from Washington and Oregon this week.
Asian Pear
Apple-pears or pear-apples. Asian pear describes a large group of Asian pear varieties. Probably one of the first domesticated fruits. The Asian pears essential quality is its light sweet taste and extreme crispiness.
Enjoy and be fruitful!
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