If you haven’t tried Tropical Avocados, you are in for a treat. To my family, the Tropical Avocado has always been known as an Aguacate, pronounced (ah-gwa-kah-tee). This variety is a staple food in the Caribbean and Latin America where it’s been the most popular variety for generations.
Tropical Avocados are also known as green skin avocados because of their shiny and gorgeous shade of green. They are a source of good fats, are hearty, yummy, and are full of nutrients.
How do Tropical Avocados taste like?
When it comes to taste, they are pretty similar to the Haas avocado although slightly sweeter. They are creamy, luscious, and delicious. They spread very easily and have a buttery and creamy smooth texture. They have a light yellow and green color inside, and the seed can be brittle but that’s OK. The reality is that they are very similar to the avocados you are used to.
How are Tropical Avocados better?
Larger in size: The first thing you’ll notice is that they are humongous compared to the varieties you can buy at the supermarket. Each Tropical Avocado is about the equivalent of 4 Haas avocados. You can prep just one and feed your whole family.
Longer cut life: One of my pet peeves with those other avocados is that they turn black and the flavor changes right away, in the industry they call that oxidizing. The Tropical Avocados oxidize much slower which means that you can cut them and leave them out for longer. You can even keep one in the fridge wrapped in foil for two to three days after you cut them.
How do you know when they are ripe?
These avocados are ripe while the skin is still green, which is a little confusing if you are not used to them. Luckily, there is a simple way to know when they are ready. How? When you squeeze them and they give in just a little, they are ready to eat.
Where are they from?
These avocados are grown in the tropics on a beautiful farm in the Dominican Republic and in the off season over there, they come from beautiful and sunny Florida, where we are based. They grow with plenty of natural rain in nutrient-rich soil. They are naturally large, non-GMO and delicious.
Our Large Box comes with about 8 Large Tropical Avocados.
Our Regular Box has 4 Large Tropical Avocados.
The stars are aligned here at Tropical Fruit Box, with Star Fruits that is. In the middle of the hottest summer we've had in forever, these Star Fruits, also called Carambola, finally showed up! They grow in tropical climates around the world, so they seem to like this heat. Go figure!You definitely want to eat them when they are ripe, if you eat them before, they’ll taste more sour and citrusy. When they ripen, they are sweet, definitely tart but no worries, their taste of apple mixed with pear and fresh crispy grape finish don't disappoint. If the edges are a little brown, don’t worry, it just means they are ready to eat and are sweeter, waiting for you to take a big bite.You could use them as garnishes in the fanciest drinks ever, add them to salads and even make the famous, Star Fruit upside-down cake. We think they should be called Star Hero Fruit since it has anti-inflammation properties, helps with digestion, helps reduce cholesterol, and has a low glycemic index. They are rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C. They are also low in calories and have a high fiber content.If you don’t know why they are called Star Fruits, we’ll let you cut one and figure it out for yourself, as we know we have the smartest customers here at Tropical Fruit Box.
***Sorry, Cannot ship to California***
By popular demand, here it is, the almighty lime! Funny story, in some countries they call them lemon because this is the most popular variety that everyone consumes. That's why when you are drinking that margarita, you'll most likely get a lime wedge but I digress.
We love everything about limes, the flavor, the nutrients and how they pack that Vitamin C punch. The juice of 5 limes will take care of the recommended Vitamin C for a whole day, they are known to prevent kidney stones and help to absorb iron.
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Need a refreshing way to beat the heat? Look no further than our Tropical Green Coconut Box! Our Green Coconut Box is overflowing with delicious, nutritious green coconuts, perfect for sipping on or enjoying as a healthy snack. Each coconut is hand-selected for quality, and we only use the freshest, most delicious fruits in our boxes. Green coconuts are sometimes known as water coconuts, and they are harvested primarily for their coconut water. Coconut water is rich in various minerals and electrolytes like potassium, calcium, manganese, antioxidants, amino acids and cytokinins. One way to confirm that the coconut has high water content is through the sloshing sound the fruit makes when shaken.
Coconut water is deliciously refreshing, so whether you're looking for a healthy alternative to sugary drinks or just want a delicious and nutritious treat, the green coconut is perfect for you! So, what are you waiting for? Order your Tropical Green Coconut Fruit Box today!
***Sorry folks, Green Coconut is grown in Florida and not allowed into California.***
Finally! Key Limes are here! If you’ve been holding off on making that Key Lime Pie, now you finally can. I know many of you are wondering, what’s the big deal with the Key Lime? Do we need another type of lime in our lives? The answer, as you might imagine, is a resounding yes!There is an old saying that good things come in small packages and that’s definitely the case for Key Limes. They are more aromatic and have a more floral taste with a slightly tart finish. Don’t be scared, they are worth it.So, if you are ready to take the plunge, without further ado, I present to you the Tropical Fruit Box Fresh Key Lime Box.
OK Tropifruiters, here is the deal. Green papayas are the same delicious tropical papayas we have always offered, they are just picked way early. Why would anybody do that? Because people like it, yes you heard it. Green Papaya is commonly used for salads because of its beauty, crispness, crunchiness and neutral flavor. People that love Green Papaya describe it as having a clean flavor that will absorb the ingredients around it. It’s famously used in Thai cuisine and the most popular dish is called Som Tam or Green Papaya salad which is huge in Southeast Asia. Large box has 16 pounds of green papayas, Regular box has 8 pounds.
Confess it! We know you are a complete avocado obsessed person and like our other Tropifruiters, you've been asking for Hass Avocados so, we give in! We found some of the creamiest Hass avocados in the whole wide world and would love to share them with you.
We are partial to the Tropical Avocados ourselves but you can't argue with a creamy Hass. They are easy to slice and you can add it to salads, make your own guac, even put it in smoothies or even toast if you want to be fancy.
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