Fruit

Acai berries naturally contain antioxidant anthocyanins as well as some vitamins, minerals, phytosterols and essential fatty acids. Acai is widely acknowledged to have one of the highest nutritional values of any fruit, hence its association with the term "superfood".

Apples are a great source of vitamin C and have been reputed to have cancer fighting properties. They are perfect kept in a frozen format, protected from browning and ideal for use in pies, muffins, sauces and chutneys.

The apple is possibly the most popular of all fruits and has a long history. There are over 7000 varieties of apple in the world today. Apples have been used as a natural remedy - it can lower cholesterol levels, is an anti rheumatic and is thought to be significant in anti-cancer diets. Perfect in pies, muffins, sauces and chutneys.

The apple is possibly the most popular of all fruits and has a long history. There are over 7000 varieties of apple in the world today. Apples have been used as a natural remedy - it can lower cholesterol levels, is an anti rheumatic and is thought to be significant in anti-cancer diets. Perfect in pies, muffins, sauces and chutneys.

Apricots were known by the Romans and Greeks as 'golden eggs of the sun'. Cultivated successfully in the sixteenth century in Northern Europe and made their way to England in Tudor Times. Apricots have been widely used in European folk medicine as a nerve tonic. It is known to have a balancing effect on the nervous system and is good for insomnia and mental fatigue as well as anaemia. Ideal for tarts and flans and is an excellent accompaniment with lamb and rice dishes.

It is a versatile healthy fruit, which grows upwards, in bunches on a huge plant that is actually a herb! It has antacid and antibacterial properties, is rich in potassium, iron and magnesium. Culinary tip - Can be baked in their skins, barbecued, added to curries and rice dishes as well as be used in milk shakes added to ice cream and used in the making of banoffi pie. Perfect for smoothies and kept frozen for last minute muffin and cake baking.

A relation of the raspberry and rose, blackberries grow wild all over the world. Blackberries are a marvellous source of vitamin C hence they are often used to make health drinks. The syrup is a good remedy for respiratory infections and sore throats. Ideal for pie or crumble. They also go well in savoury game dishes.

Commonly found in western and central Europe and North America. Used in 16th Century folk medicine. The blueberry grows on a shrub which is to be found growing on inhospitable, peaty moors and uplands. A good source of iron, Vitamin C, and dietary fibre and one of the top sources of antioxidants. They promote healing of gastric ulcers, are said to improve eyesight and are useful in preventing cancer and other degenerative diseases. Culinary notes, Blueberry pie, as a topping for cheesecakes and the firm American favourite Blueberry muffins.

We select our mango primarily from South American sources renown for excellent flavour delivery perfect for smoothies or as a alternative to fresh. Available in diced formats and also as a cheaper quality alternative to those to whom size is unimportant we offer bits and pieces. New season for South American product is Dec/Jan time. On request Indian material can be sourced usually more suited to a further cooked product such as chutneys and sauces.