Mar 4, 2025 | Food and Nutrition, Products
At Alpha’s Produce of Boston, we take pride in sourcing and supplying the freshest, highest-quality produce. One of our most unique and aromatic offerings is anise, also known as fennel. This versatile vegetable, with its crisp texture and sweet, licorice-like flavor,...
Nov 30, 2024 | Food and Nutrition, Products
Cardoon, a Mediterranean native plant, has a unique taste and appearance often compared to artichokes and celery. Known scientifically as Cynara cardunculus, cardoon is part of the thistle family and is prized for its thick, edible stalks. Though it might look...
Nov 22, 2024 | Food and Nutrition, Products
The Ataulfo mango, also known as the “Honey Mango” or “Champagne Mango,” is a golden, kidney-shaped fruit prized for its smooth, creamy texture and exceptional sweetness. Native to Mexico, this small, vibrant fruit has captured the hearts of...
Nov 14, 2024 | Food and Nutrition, Products
Yu Choy, also known as Chinese flowering cabbage, is a beloved leafy green vegetable in Asian cuisine, especially prevalent in Chinese cooking. With its tender stems, delicate leaves, and small yellow flowers, Yu Choy not only brings a beautiful visual element to...
Jul 16, 2024 | Food and Nutrition, Products
Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd or karela in Hindi, is a unique fruit-vegetable widely used in Indian cuisine and traditional medicine. Despite its intensely bitter taste, this tropical fruit is celebrated for its myriad health benefits and versatility in the...
Apr 1, 2024 | Food and Nutrition, General, Products
Kaki persimmons, often referred to simply as persimmons, are a delectable fruit known for their rich flavor and vibrant orange color. They are highly prized across the globe, particularly in East Asia, the Mediterranean, and American culinary scenes, for their...