Tropical Fruits & Vegetables
Pineapples
Characterised by its creamy yellow colour, sweetness, juiciness and aroma, making it the favourite of all international markets.
Sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Weight: 12 kilogram
Boxes per container: 1680
Boxes per pallet: 80
General markets: U.S.A. – Europe
Papaya
Tropical with an exotic flavour and high in nutritional value of Vitamins A + C, Potassium, Calcium, Folic acid and fiber. The ideal addition to any diet.
Weight: 14 kilogram per box
Colour: 0.25
Packaging: generic carton or client brand
Variety: Pococi Hybrid
Bananas
An energetic fruit, extremely nutritious containing Vitamins A + B + C, Potassium and is characterised by a high concentration of Magnesium.
Classes: Premium – First class
Length finger: min. 18 cm
Fingers per hand: min. 5 – max. 12
Diameter: min. 39mm – max. 46mm
Age: min. 10 weeks – max. 12 weeks
Packaging: 22 per box (18.14kg net weight or 19.45kg net weight) packed in a covered box with division of plastic and carton; polypack.
Boxes per container: 960 or 1080 on pallets
Yuca waxed
This exotic vegetable is known as well as Mandioca or Cassava. It is being cultivated generally only in the tropical areas of Costa Rica.
After-harvest treatment:
- washed
- dried
- waxed
Diameter: according client demand
Packaging in boxes of:
10kg – 16kg – 18kg – 23kg
Availability: all year
Frozen Tropical Fruits & Vegetables
Pineapples
MD-2 IQF
Packaging: blue polyethylene bags, corrugated cartons
Net- weight: 40lbs ~ 18.44kg
In boxes on pallets: 40lbs = 19 pallets per container
Characteristics:
Brix 13 – 16
Acidity 0.3+/-0.6%
Keep cool at -18°C
Papaya
IQF
Packaging: blue polyethylene bags, corrugated cartons
Weight: 40lbs ~ 18.44kg
In boxes on pallets: 40lbs = 19 pallets per container
Characteristics:
Brix 11 – 13
PH 6 – 11
Keep cool at -18°C
Bananas
IQF
Packaging: blue polyethylene bags, corrugated cartons
Weight: 40lbs ~ 18.44kg
In boxes on pallets: 40lbs = 19 pallets per container
Characteristics:
Brix 11 – 13
PH 6 – 11
Keep cool at -18°C
Carrots
IQF
Variety: Bagor – Romance
Cut: Sliced or in cubes 10x10mm
Packaging: blue polyethylene bags, corrugated cartons
Weight: 40lbs ~ 18.44kg
In boxes on pallets: 40lbs = 19 pallets per container
Characteristics:
To be consumed before 12 months after elaboration.
Keep cool at -18°C
Yuca
IQF
Packaging: polyethylene bags in 1lbs – 5lbs – 10lbs – 40lbs
On pallets:
30 bags of 1lbs = bulk 1450 boxes / 1440 boxes
6 bags of 5lbs = bulk 1450 boxes / 1440 boxes
2 bags of 10lbs = bulk 2190 boxes / 2150 boxes
Keep cool at -18°C
Plantain
A hybrid of Musa Acuminata and Musa balbisiana. The most important type being the “Horn Plantain” known in Costa Rica as “Curarre” with the Spanish name Platano.
Packaging: sliced in polyethylene bags of 1kg – 2kg – 5kg – 10kg
Pineapples
Uniform and homogenic product acquired by sieving of fresh, ripe and healthy pineapples.
Brix 11+/-0.2
PH 3.5+/-0.2
Acidity 0.5+/-0.2
Process: depulped – pasteurized
Shelf-life: 12 months at -18°C
Papaya
Natural product undiluted, without concentrate, without preservatives of fresh, ripe and healthy papayas.
Brix 7.0- 11.0
PH 4.0+/-0.5
Acidity 0.3+/-0.1
Process: pasteurized
Shelf-life: 12 months at -18°C
Mango
Natural product undiluted, without concentrate of fresh, ripe and healthy mangos.
Brix 15- 24
PH 3.60- 4.30
Acidity 0.3 – 0.7
Process: pasteurized
Shelf-life: 12 months at -18°C
Banana
Natural product undiluted nor fermented of fresh, ripe and healthy bananas.
Brix 20- 22
PH 4.4+/-0.2
Acidity 4.4
Process: pasteurized
Shelf-life: 12 months at -18°C
Celery
Excellent source of folic acid and potassium
Vitamins: B1 – B2 – B6
Characteristics:
– stimulates the elimination of liquids from the organism
– helps the nerve- and muscular systems
– betters the intestinal paritalism
Packaging: 500g – 1kg – 5kg and in barrels of 200kg
Beet Root
Alkalizing, great source of antioxidants helping to generate anti-bodies. Reduces anemia, diabetes and cholesterol among many other great characteristics.
Vitamins: A- C- E- B
Minerals: Potassium, iron, sodium, magnesium, calcium
Packaging: 500g – 1kg – 5kg and in barrels of 200kg
Carrot
One of the most colorful and utilized vegetables in the world. Rich in Potassium, iron and calcium with high concentrations of beta-carotin.
Vitamins: A- E- K
Minerals: Potassium, iron, calcium
Packaging: 1kg – 2.5kg – 18kg and in barrels of 200kg
Cucumber
Cucumbers are a potent plant for hydration, especially for the skin. Prevents many sicknesses, improves vision and heart health.
Vitamins: A- C- E
Minerals: Potassium, iron, sodium, magnesium, calcium
Packaging: 1kg – 2.5kg -18kg -200kg
Coconut (whole fruits, husked, water, dried)
A fruit with high content of Potassium, magnesium, phosphor, sodium and calcium.
Vitamins: B6- C
Fresh coconut: 10/ box, 54 boxes/ pallet, 10800 nuts/ container with 1.4kg- 2kg per fruit, estimated weight per box is 18kg
Husked coconut: 30/ box, 54 boxes/ pallet, 20kg per box
Dried coconut: per bags or nets, 50 bags/ sacks per pallet, 26kg to 30kg per bag/sack