Melissa's Coconut Hearts & Slices
Los Angeles, California – Melissa’s has taken the preparation hassle out of enjoying the unique flavor and nutritional benefits of fresh coconuts by replacing the hard shell with an easy-to-open, stay-fresh pack! Choose between the whole coconut heart and large slices of coconut; both are packed in their natural coconut water making the perfect out of hand snack or baking ingredient, without the work of having to crack and remove the hard shell!
Coconuts are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals that nourish the skin as well as help boost metabolism. Coconut water is rich in electrolytes and potassium, making a much healthier alternative to sports drinks that contain artificial sugars or color. The water can also be made into coconut milk, which is a favorite component in curries and other savory sauces. With an extended shelf-life of 21 days, compared to just 5 days shelf-life of other processed coconut products, these packages are as efficiently as they are fresh and tasty with no waste!
Melissa's Kool™ Cabbage
A conical-shaped member of the cabbage family, Kool™ Cabbage is sweeter than regular cabbage and requires less time to cook. The heads of this variety are not as tight as globe cabbage and the individual leaves are much softer in texture. Kool™ Cabbage is best enjoyed cooked. After removing the center core, use the leaves in stir fry, steamed as a stand-alone side dish or grilled as a topping for steak or lamb chops.
Combine other vegetables with Kool™ Cabbage for a more interesting dish. If adding herbs, such as garlic, parsley or fresh dill, add them at the end of cooking. If a spicy dish is desired, combine Kool™ Cabbage with spices such as cumin, coriander, chile peppers, cinnamon, allspice, or cloves, add them to a medium skillet with hot oil and stir for one minute before adding the cabbage.
Melissa's Adds Peeled & Steamed Butternut Squash
Adding to the company’s popular line of heat-and-serve steamed vegetables, Melissa’s now offers Butternut Squash, one of the most versatile of all the hard squash varieties, in a convenient, shelf-stable single serving package already prepped and cooked. A no-fuss gourmet ingredient ready for the sauté pan, soup pot or oven roast with a field fresh taste prepared with professional quality.
Available year-around from our growing partners in Italy, Melissa’s now offers a consistent supply of this fresh-packed item with a minimum shelf life of two months without refrigeration! The squash’s nutty flavor and freshness has been sealed for convenient use no matter season in a serving quantity perfect for busy millennials as well as empty-nest boomers! No peeling, seeding, cleaning, cutting or cooking required!
Melissa’s Produce is the leading U.S. variety distributor of specialty and organic fresh produce. The company imports exotic fruits and vegetables from around the world. Melissa’s Produce can be contacted at 1.800.588.0151 or at www.melissas.com.
*Find Melissa's Produce at booth #2601 at the PMA Fresh Summit…
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