Joco Produce, Inc.

Name(s): Coconut Availability:All year. Source:Central-South America and The United States. Handling Tips:40°-45°F storage. General Information: Few people need an introduction to the coconut, which has a worldwide following due to its widespread use as a flavoring in candy, ice cream, and...

Name(s): Boniato (Cuban Sweet Potato, Batiste) Availability: All year Source: Asia, Central America, Mexico, and the U.S. Handling Tips: Protect from cold. Store between 50-60F. Ventilate and keep dry. General Information: This potato embodies the flavors of a sweet potato, baking potato and...

Name(s): Japanese Eggplant Availability: All year. Source: Mexico and the United States. Handling Tips: 45-55°F. Do not chill. General Information: Appreciated for its rich, deep color, thin edible skin and tender, nutty flesh. When halved and grilled it captures a smoky flavor that is...

Name(s): Ginger Root (Geung, Khing, Shoga) Availability: All year. Source: Asia, South America, and the United States. Handling Tips: Keep cool, 40°F, and dry. Do not mist General Information: Ginger has so many uses and flavors both fresh and dried. Fresh ginger should be peeled down to the...

Name(s): Jalapeno Availability: Green - all year, Red - late Spring and Fall. Source: Mexico and the United States Handling Tips:45°F. General Information: The green jalapeno is the unripe version ofthe red which often ships with white veins on the outer skin. This does not affect the flavor or...

Name(s):Curry Leaves (kari, limbdi, limbdo) Availability: Sporadic - all year. Source: Asia, India and United States Handling Tips: Store at 45-50°F. General Information: Susceptible to chill damage. Mist occasionally. Enjoyed for its bitter flavor and strong scent, curry leaves are used...

Name(s): Shitake (Chinese Black Mushroom) Availability: All year. Source: United States Handling Tips: 36°F, keep cold and dry. Do not wash. Wipe clean General Information: Now widely grown commercially, it is probably the most popular of the "exotic" mushrooms. Its distinct aroma and flavor...

Name(s): Shallot Availability: Sporadic-All year. Source: Europe and the United States. Handling Tips: Keep cool, 34°Fand dry. General Information: Pictured here are both the peeled and unpeeled shallot. They are packaged and sold in both forms. The shallot is part of the lilly/onion family...

Name(s): Corn, Baby Availability: All year Source: Mexico and the United States. Handling Tips: 35-40°F. May mist occasionally. General Information: Baby corn, a most curious thing. Neat, petite, tender and sweet. Enjoy shucking table-side and eating them raw. Steam them in the husk, let...

Name(s): Bittermelon Availability: All year. Source: Asia and the United States. Handling Tips: 45°F. Keep dry, do not chill. General Information: This melon, as its name implies, is a touch bitter. It can be sliced and sauteed, deep-fried and stir-fried. The golden yellow seed core is most...