PD BLACK TIGER SHRIMP

WHAT IS PD BLACK TIGER SHRIMP? Black Tiger Shrimps, also known as Giant Tiger Shrimps, are named for their large size and striped tails. The shrimps can reach a length of over a foot. They are the fastest growing and largest species of the Panaeid shrimp. Shrimp is a rich source of protein. When cooked,…

FROZEN AVOCADO HALVES/CUBE

WHAT IS FROZEN AVOCADO HALVES/CUBE? Avocado is a fruit that contains a lot of nutrients needed by the body. Classified as one of the most nutritious fruits for human health, avocado is widely grown in the southern region of Vietnam. However, most of the avocados used today are fresh, so the shelf life is quite…

FROZEN WATER CHESTNUT

WHAT IS FROZEN WATER CHESTNUT? Water chestnuts belong to the nonstarchy, low-calorie vegetable group that can keep you full longer while supplying your meals with vitamins and minerals. Water chestnuts also contain no cholesterol and are low in sodium and fat. Try adding them to salads, soups, wraps or even pizza toppings and take advantage…

FROZEN DICED MANGO

WHAT IS FROZEN DICED MANGO? The mango is a member of the drupe family. This is a type of plant food with a fleshy outer section that surrounds a shell, or pit. This pit contains a seed. Olives, dates, and coconuts are also part of this family. There are many different kinds of mango. They…

FROZEN PURPLE SWEET POTATO

WHAT IS FROZEN PURPLE SWEET POTATO? Purple sweet potato scientific name is Solanum andigenum, belongs to the herbaceous perennial vines native to South America. Purple sweet potatoes have oblong tubers, the skin can be purple, yellow, black or white because they come in hundreds of different varieties. The leaves of purple sweet potatoes are staggered…

FROZEN PAPAYA

WHAT IS FROZEN PAPAYA? Carica papaya is the scientific name of the orange and green fruit known more commonly as papaya. It tastes sweet and has a soft texture that many find appealing. The seeds are also edible, although they’re more bitter than the fruit itself. Papayas are originally from Central America. They grow best…

FROZEN POTATO

WHAT IS FROZEN POTATO? Potato, (Solanum tuberosum), annual plant in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), grown for its starchy edible tubers. The potato is native to the Peruvian-Bolivian Andes and is one of the world’s main food crops. Potatoes are frequently served whole or mashed as a cooked vegetable and are also ground into potato flour,…

FROZEN PURPLE YAMS

WHAT IS FROZEN PURPLE YAMS? Purple yams are commonly confused with sweet potatoes. While they’re both flowering plants, they are not related botanically. Yams come in a variety of colors. Yams are drier and starchier than sweet potatoes. Hundreds of varieties of yam are found worldwide. Purple yams may be harder to find in the US because…

FROZEN ASPARAGUS

WHAT IS FROZEN ASPARAGUS? Asparagus is a vegetable that comes from the Asparagaceae family. There are more than 200 species within that plant family. Some species are grown as ornamental plants and others are used by florists in arrangements and corsages. You’re likely most familiar with the garden asparagus, or Asparagus officinalis. Asparagus — the green…

FROZEN BABY CORN

WHAT IS FROZEN BABY CORN? Baby corn has been touted as one of the healthiest veggies you can add to your stir fries and salads. Baby corns are just regular corns which are picked before maturing. In terms of nutritive profile too, baby corn and corns vary very slightly. There are veggies like baby corn…

FROZEN RAMBUTAN

WHAT IS FROZEN RAMBUTAN? Rambutans have a bizarre, hairy exterior that conceals a smooth, sweet white fruit within. You can easily peel open a rambutan by splitting the skin apart with your nails and spreading it back, much as you would peel an orange. Don’t worry about the spines; they look sharp but are actually…