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1 Apples Product Knowledge Information Card Braeburn Red blush on a green background. Dense and Crisp with a tangy flavour. Juicy and refreshing New Zealand, UK, France. Chile, USA, South Africa, Italy, Austria Germany Kent UK: Mid Dec - Jan Low GI Low in fat Eat as a snack or slice for cooking Gala Red stripey blush over a pale yellow background Sweet with a juicy, crisp texture Refreshing apple New Zealand, UK, France, Italy, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, S. Africa, Spain Austria, Germany Kent, Herefordshire UK: Mid Oct -Late Feb Low GI Low in fat Eat as a snack or slice for cooking Golden Delicious Pale green - pale yellow colour. Typically sweet apple Not a hard apple but has a crisp bite France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Chile, Austria Not grown commercially in the UK Low GI Low in fat Eat as a snack or slice in tarts or flans Granny Smith Pale green to mid green colour Tangy / sharp flavour Dense and crisp apple France, Italy, S. Africa Chile Not grown in the UK Low GI Low in fat Eat as a snack Cox Red blush over a pale green background. Acid / sweet flavour profile. Intense flavour and aromatic. Not a dense apple but should be crisp UK, New Zealand and Holland Kent, Herefordshire Wisbeach Sept - April Mid Sept - End of March Low GI Low in fat Eat as a snack or slice for cooking PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 1

2 Pink Lady Typically 40% pink blush on a pale green to pale yellow background. Firm texture with a sweet, fizzy flavour. Australia, France, Spain, Italy, USA, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, S. Africa Dec - Sept (Not available Oct & Nov) Low GI Low in fat Eat as a snack or slice for cooking Fuji Mainly red/pink colour on a pale green / yellow background. Sweet, juicy, refreshing eat. South Africa, Chile, China Not Available in July or August Low GI Low in fat Eat as a snack Jonogold 50% red blush on a pale green background. Not a dense apple but crisp texture. Semi sweet flavour. UK, Holland, Italy, Belgium Kent Not Available in August UK: Nov - March Low GI Low in fat Eat as a snack or slice for cooking Spartan 40%+ dark red blush on a pale green back. Typically, open texture with a aromatic sweet flavour. UK Kent October - November Low GI Low in fat Eat as a snack Jazz 40%+ red blush over a pale green to yellow background. Intense flavour. Mixture of sweet and slightly tangy profiles. Dense apple with excellent fruit bowl keeping qualities. France, UK and New Zealand Kent (very limited supply) Nov - March Not available in August or February Low GI Low in fat Eat as a snack or slice for cooking Bramley Apple 100% green and large size. Acid flavour that is used for a range of cooking methods. UK Kent, Herefordshire, Wisbeach Low GI Low in fat Cooking only Silver 11 (Card 1) PROKYS - V1-12/12 2

3 Bananas Product Knowledge Information Card Standard Bananas Skin is green until ripe, then the fruit turns yellow, then turns black Fair Trade Bananas Like a finger in shape Organic Bananas Fun size Bananas Between 15cm and 25cm in length Fun Size are smaller than other varieties The main producers are: India, Brazil, China, Ecuador Fair trade from the Windward Islands Not applicable for any of the range Source of Great as a snack Suitable for all ages, popular with babies and young children. Can be eaten cold or used in cakes and baking, for example, Banana loaf and Banoffee Pie Caribbean Bananas Eat me keep me packs contain green and yellow bananas Eat Me Keep Me Bananas Firm, dense pale yellow flesh inside the skin PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 3

4 Berries and Grapes Product Knowledge Information Card Strawberries Heart' shaped red berry with a firm but melting texture England, Scotland,Spain, Morocco, Egypt, Israel, USA, Mexico, Holland Kent, Herefordshire, East Anglia UK: March - Nov Eat fresh or in desserts Raspberries Plump red berry with a soft melting texture England, Scotland, Spain, Morocco, USA, Mexico, RSA, Holland, France Kent, Cambridgeshire, Herefordshire, Norfolk, Berkshire UK: May - Nov Rich in and a source of Folic Acid Eat fresh or in desserts Blueberries Dark blue round berry with a dusty bloom and a firm bight Spain, Chile, Argentina, USA, Poland, RSA, France UK: June - Aug and Sept - Oct Source of Eat fresh or in desserts Blackberries Plump black berries with the odd maroon droplet, soft texture Mexico, England, Scotland, Spain, Holland, USA Kent, Cambridgeshire, Herefordshire, Norfolk, Berkshire UK: June - Sept Source of, Vitamin E, Folic Acid and Fibre Eat fresh or in desserts Cranberries Dark red firm berries soft when cooked USA, Canada, Belarus Nov - Dec Source of and Fibre Cook for sauces Redcurrants Glossy bright red berries on a thin vine with a soft texture Holland, UK, France Kent, Perthshire UK: July - Sept Source of Fibre and rich in Eat fresh or use as a garnish PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 4

5 Blackcurrants Small black berries on a thin vine with a soft texture UK Kent, Perthshire UK: July - Sept Source of Fibre and rich in Eat fresh or in desserts Gooseberries Plump green berries with micro hairs and stripes, soft when cooked UK Kent, Perthshire UK: July - Sept Source of Cook for use in desserts or conserves White grapes Elongated (thompson), round other varieties RSA, Chile, India, Brasil, Mexico, Morocco, Egypt Israel, Spain, Italy, Greece, USA, Peru, Argentina Best is Dec - Feb There are no nutritional claims to make Wash and eat Red Grapes Elongated (Crimson) round other varieties RSA, Chile, India, Brasil, Mexico, Morocco, Egypt Israel, Spain, Italy, Greece, USA, Peru, Argentina Best is Jan - March There are no nutritional claims to make Wash and eat Black Grapes Autumn Royal: Berry drop not an issue, Midnight Beauty is the best RSA, Chile, India, Brasil, Mexico, Morocco, Egypt Israel, Spain, Italy, Greece, USA, Peru, Argentina Best is Jan - Feb There are no nutritional claims to make Wash and eat Rhubarb Pink to pale green mix of coloured stems with a soft texture when cooked UK, Holland Kent UK: Feb - Sept Low in calories Cook for use in desserts and sauces Silver 11 (Card 1) PROKYS - V1-12/12 5

6 Citrus Product Knowledge Information Card Navel Orange Orange / sweet, juicy and seedless Spain, Egypt, Morocco, Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, Israel, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, S.Africa Eating variety. Raw Ruby Red Orange Orange / sweet and juicy Italy, Morocco Eating variety. Raw Jaffa Orange Valencia Orange Orange / sweet and juicy Orange / sweet and juicy Israel, Spain, S.Africa, Australia Spain, Egypt, Morocco, Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, Israel, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, S.Africa Eating variety. Raw, source of Folic Acid Eating and juicing Seville Orange Orange / sour and bitter and seeded Spain Only for marmalade Juicing Orange Orange / sweet and juicy Spain, Egypt, Morocco, Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, Israel, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, S.Africa Juicing PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 6

7 Clementine Orange / sweet, juicy and easy to peel, occasional seeds Spain, Egypt, Morocco, Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, Israel, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and RSA, source of Folic Acid Eating variety. Snack Satsuma Light orange / sweet, juicy seedless and easy to peel Spain, Israel, Turkey, RSA, Argentina, Uruguay and Peru Sept - Feb and March - July, source of Folic Acid Eating variety. Snack Mandarin Orange / sweet, juicy and easy to peel with seeds Spain, Israel, RSA, Argentina, Uruguay, Cyprus, Australia, Turkey, Egypt and Peru Eating variety. Snack White Grapefruit Yellow Israel, Cyprus, RSA, Swaziland It is a common breakfast fruit, salad fruit, or juice fruit. Eating variety. Snack Pink Grapefruit Pink, sweet and juicy Israel, Cyprus, Argentina, RSA, USA It is a common breakfast fruit, salad fruit, or juice fruit. Eating variety. Snack Red Grapefruit Red Israel, Cyprus, Argentina, RSA It is a common breakfast fruit, salad fruit, or juice fruit. Eating variety. Snack Lemon Yellow / juicy Spain, Turkey, Cyprus, Italy, Egypt, RSA, Uruguay, Argentina High in Seasoning, juicing and cooking Lime Deep green / juicy Brazil, Mexico High in Seasoning, juicing and cooking Silver 11 (Card 1) PROKYS - V1-12/12 7

8 Melons Product Knowledge Information Card Watermelon Firm, juicy. Refreshing, red flesh Spain, Greece, Hungary, Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala Low in calories Fruit salad, fruit juice, cocktail Honeydew Melon Firm, juicy. Refreshing, white flesh Spain, Italy, Brazil, Costa Rica Source of Fruit salad, fruit juice Galia Melon Firm, juicy. Aromatic, white or green flesh. (Cross between honeydew- and cantaloupe) Spain, Italy, Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Morocco, Egypt, Israel Source of Fruit salad, fruit juice Cantaloupe Melon Firm, juicy. Aromatic, orange flesh Spain, Italy, Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Israel Source of and Vitamin A Fruit salad, fruit juice, with parma ham PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 8

9 Pears Product Knowledge Information Card Conference Pears Can be eaten soft or hard.when ripe has a sweet flavour and melting texture. Typically has smooth brown russet over a green background UK. Italy, Holland, Belgium, Spain Kent, Herefordshire UK: Sept - July Low GI Eat as snack Comice Pears Best eaten soft. Juicy, sweet and aromatic pale green to yellow colour. Has some fine russet on the skin UK, Italy, Belgium, Holland, New Zealand, S. Africa, Chile, Argentina Kent, Herefordshire Oct - Feb and April - June UK: October - Feb Low GI Eat soft as a snack. Poach whole in. Cooking. Slice into salads Williams Pears Green / Red A variety of pear that has a crispy, less grainy textured flesh, which is covered by a bright red outer skin. With a slight banana flavour, this pear has a tart tasting flesh that goes well with blue cheese Italy, Spain, Argentina, S. Africa Oct - Dec and March - June Low GI Eat soft as a snack. Ideal for poaching. Slice into salads Packham Best eaten soft. Pale green / yellow skin. Juicy, sweet pear Italy, Argentina, S. Africa Sept - Jan, March - May Low GI Eat soft as a snack. Poach whole in. Cooking. Slice into salads Taylors Gold Best eaten soft. Brown russet pear. Juicy, sweet and melting texture Spain, UK and New Zealand Kent (limited volumes) Oct - Dec and April - June UK: Nov - Dec Low GI Eat soft as a snack Slice into salads Forelle A firmer pear best eaten slightly crunchy. Sweet, refreshing flavour. Pale green with red blush S. Africa, US April - August Low GI Eat soft as a snack Slice into salads PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 9

10 Stonefruit Product Knowledge Information Card Nectarines Firm to soft/yellow or white with red blush to 100% red Late April to mid October and late November to early March High in Ideal for smoothies / snack/ breakfast / desert Peaches Firm to soft/yellow or white with red blush to 100% red Various - RSA, Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Morocco, Australia, Israel, Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, USA - (will be printed on side of pack) or box end label Early April to late October and mid November to early March High in Ideal for smoothies / snack/ breakfast / desert Plums Firm to soft/red, black or yellow Low in calories Ideal for smoothies / snack / breakfast / desert Apricots Firm to soft/yellow or white with red blush to 100% red Various - New Zealand, Spain, Israel, France, Hungary, RSA, Argentina (will be printed on side of pack) or box end label December to February and May to September Low in calories Ideal for smoothies / snack/ breakfast / desert Cherries Firm yet melting and juicy UK Kent, Hertfordshire UK: July and August Source of Cereals, snacks, yoghurts PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 10

11 Tropical Product Knowledge Information Card Coconut White flesh approx 10mm thick containing slightly cloudy water. Crunchy texture Dominican Republic, Cuba, Sri Lanka Excellent source of Fibre Puncture eyes of the nut and drain the water out. Crack nut and separate the flesh from the shell. Eat alone, or to sweet and savoury dishes Pomegranate White pith containing many pink/red coloured arils, each containing a small seed. Very juicy with a crunch from the seed India, Israel, USA, Spain Source of Fibre and Separate the arils from the pith, eat alone or sprinkle into fruit salads or over desserts Papaya Orange / pink flesh colour, the texture is smooth, soft and juicy Brazil, Jamaica, Ghana, Ecuador Source of Vitamin A, The fruit can be eaten as it is, added to a fruit salad, salsas, smoothies or to a host of different recipes. Cut the fruit lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and then eat it with a spoon. For a little extra zest, squeeze lemon or lime juice on top Mangoes Pale to deep yellow orange flesh. Smooth to fibrous texture depending on variety Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Brazil, Peru, South Africa, Mexico, Colombia, Israel, Gambia, Ivory Coast, Spain, Ecuador, Senegal, Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso, Nicaragua, Australia Vitamins A and C The fruit can be eaten by its own, sliced or pureed and served with ice cream or yogurt. Good for salsa, salad, smoothies or chutney PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 11

12 Sharon Fruit Orange flesh with brown flecks that can be spread throughout the fruit of localised. Firmer fruit has the texture of an apple, softer fruit has more give and is juicy Israel, South Africa Source of Vitamins A and C Eat as you would an apple or slice fruit and use in cakes, puddings and salads. Makes a good topping for breakfast cereal Lychees Translucent white flesh surrounding a stone. Succulent and juicy Thailand, Israel, Madagascar, South Africa Rich in Remove skin and separate flesh from the stone. Eat alone of use as an ingredient in desserts Dragon fruit Pearly white flesh with small black seeds. Slightly gritty texture due to seeds Vietnam, Thailand, Israel There are no nutritional claims to make Cut in half and scoop out the flesh. Attractive addition to fruit salads Physalis (Cape Gooseberry) A shiny orange fruit, with small seeds, similar in size, shape and structure to a small cherry tomato and contained in a papery husk that looks a bit like a Chinese lantern. Soft texture with slight crunch from seeds Colombia, South Africa Rich in and Vitamin A Peel back the cape to reveal berry. Eat on its own, add to salads and puddings; it can also be made into jams and jellies as well as dried and eaten like figs Bananitos Small, yellow, smooth texture and taste like banana. Slightly creamier flavour Peru, Ecuador Source of Great as a snack. Suitable for all ages, popular with babies and young children Can be eaten cold or used in cakes and baking, for example, Banana loaf and Banoffee Pie Silver 11 (Card 1) PROKYS - V1-12/12 12

13 Kiwi Fruit Small fruit approximately 3 inches long. Its green flesh is almost creamy in consistency with an invigorating taste of its own unique sweet flavour Chile, Italy Adds a dramatic tropical flair to any fruit salad or eat alone Passion Fruit Black seeds covered in an orangey yellow flesh. Crunchy texture Colombia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya Source of Vitamin A, an Cut fruit in half and scoop out the seeds. Delicious stirred through yoghurt, mixing cocktails or eating alone Mangosteen Creamy white segments, a small amount of translucency may be present and stones in large segments. Fibreless juicy flesh Thailand There are no nutritional claims to make Cut into the rind and separate from the flesh. Use the flesh in sorbets or enjoy alone Pomelo Thick pith. Internal appearance typical of citrus fruit, colour can be either pink or yellowy white juicy texture Israel Peel and eat as you would an orange. Can be used in recipes where grapefruit is suggested. Use for juice or add sections to fruit or green salads or fruit salsas. Good with fish Ugli Fruit Internal appearance typical of citrus fruit, deep yellow colour juicy texture Jamaica There are no nutritional claims to make Peel and eat as you would an orange. Add segments to salads and use the juice where you would orange juice Silver 11 (Card 1) PROKYS - V1-12/12 13

14 Loquats Orange flesh colour, smooth and juicy flesh. It has sweet and refreshing taste Israel, Spain Low in Calories The fruit can be eaten fresh or mixed with fruit salad Star Fruit Pale yellowy green colour, may contain seeds. Crunchy crisp texture Malaysia There are no nutritional claims to make Slice fruit to reveal star shape and add to fruit salads, puddings, tarts, stews or curries Rambutan Translucent white flesh surrounding a stone. Succulent flesh Thailand April - May Peel the fruit and eat the flesh from around the stone Baby Pineapples Yellow flesh colour, crunchy texture with sweet taste South Africa Source of - Can be eaten fresh by removing the crown and the base of the fruit with a knife. - Mix diced pineapple and chilli peppers for an easy to prepare salsa that's an exceptional complement to fish such as halibut, tuna and salmon - Drizzle maple syrup on pineapple slices and boil until brown. Serve plain or with yogurt Silver 11 (Card 1) PROKYS - V1-12/12 14

15 Figs Pale pink to deep red colour, containing many light brown seeds. Sweet and juicy with gritty crunch from the seeds Turkey, Israel, Spain, Argentina, Peru, Chile There are no nutritional claims to make Delicious eaten alone, figs also compliment cold eats and cheeses. Eat with yoghurt and honey or bake and serve with ice cream Longkong Plump, cloudy whitish plump segments (approx 4-5 per fruit) large segments containing stones. Juicy succulent flesh Thailand May - June There are no nutritional claims to make Peel the fruit and eat the individual segments, removing the stone Silver 11 (Card 1) PROKYS - V1-12/12 15

16 Chilled Vegetables Product Knowledge Information Card Broccoli Firm, fresh and tender. Pale green to green purple colour UK, Spain, Ireland, Holland, Germany, Italy, USA, Turkey, Egypt Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Cornwall, Fife and Folic Acid Boil, Steam, Stirfry Purple Sprouting Broccoli Firm, fresh and tender. Dark purple to light purple heads with green stalk UK, Spain, Kenya, Morocco Norfolk,Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Cornwall, Cheshire, Fife UK: June - Nov and Folic Acid as well as a source of Calcium Steam, Boil, Microwave Brussel Sprouts Firm / crunchy buttons. Dark green to pale green Loose: UK, Holland. Prepack: UK, Holland, South Africa, Ireland, Australia Lincolnshire, Norfolk, East Lothian, Berwickshire and Folic Acid Steam, Boil, Microwave Cauliflower Firm, fresh, crunchy. Green leaf, white to cream curd colour UK, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Holland, Germany Kent, Lincolnshire, Cheshire, Cornwall, Lancashire, Wales, Cambridgeshire, Fife and Folic Acid Steam, Boil, Microwave White Cabbage Crunchy / firm / fresh UK, Holland Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Fife, Cornwall Source of Folic Acid and rich in Boil, Steam, Stirfry, Raw Savoy Cabbage Firm, crisp. Mid to dark green outer leaf, mid to pale green on inner leaf Value: UK, Spain, Ireland, Standard: UK, Spanish, Italian, French, Ireland Lincolnshire, Cornwall, Norfolk, East Lothian and Folic Acid Steam, Boil, Microwave Sweetheart Cabbage Firm heart / crisp leaf. Dark to light green outer leaf, pale to light green on the heart UK, French, Spanish, Ireland Lincolnshire, Cornwall, Fife and Folic Acid Boil, Steam, Stirfry PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 16

17 Purple Cabbage (January King) Green frame with a red / purple tinge to the outer leaves. Crunchy / firm / fresh. Red cabbage UK, Holland Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Fife UK: June - Nov and Folic Acid Boil, steam, strifry, raw Green Cabbage Fresh and crisp. Mid to light green. Slight purple colour on the outer leaf UK, Ireland, Spain Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Cornwall, East Lothian and Folic Acid Leeks Straight and clean with a firm texture. Green flag, turning to light green and a white root UK, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Wales Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Wales Source of and Folic Acid Cooked, stir fried Sweetcorn Crunchy and sweet UK, France, Spain, Morocco, Senegal, Greece, Germany, USA Hereford, Cornwall, UK South Coast UK: August - October Source of Folic Acid Roast, microwave, BBQ or boil and trim off cob with sharp knife Spinach Leafy product, leaves to be light to dark green in colour UK, Spain, Italy, Holland, USA Nottinghamshire, West Sussex Vitamin A,, Folic Acid and contains Iron, Vitamin E and Calcium Raw in salads, cooked, microwave or steamed Curly Kale Tender product. Minimal stalk, lightly chopped. Mid to dark green in colour UK, Spain Lincolnshire. UK: June - Nov Vitamin A,, Folic Acid and contains Calcium Cooked, steamed, microwave or stir fried Fresh Greens Crisp / fresh. Mid to dark green leaf UK Lincolnshire, Cornwall, Norfolk, Fife Kent Vitamin A,, Folic Acid and contains Calcium and Iron Boil, steam, stir fry PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 17

18 Herbs and Ingredients Product Knowledge Information Card Basil Pepper and spice; glossy oval green leaves Israel, Guernsey Guernsey Calcium, Iron and Pesto, tomato and pasta dishes, salads Coriander Aromatic, warm; segmented, serrated edged leaf Israel, Spain, Morocco, UK Berkshire / Sussex Thai, Moroccan and Indian cuisine, pesto, soups Flat Leaf Parsley Fresh flavour; darker green segmented leaf with a serrated edge - easily confused with coriander Israel, Spain, Morocco, UK Berkshire / Sussex Source of Vitamin E, rich in and Folic Acid Mediterranean dishes, including salads, pasta, and Kofte kebabs Thyme Fresh flavour with a light metallic aftertaste; curled, serrated leaves Israel, Spain, Morocco, UK Berkshire / Sussex Calcium Classic British herb great in sauces for gammon and fish Mint Refreshing and cooling; large, serrated green oval leaves from a woody stalk Israel, Spain, Morocco, UK Berkshire / Sussex Vitamin E, Folic Acid and Add flavour to roasting oils and slow cooked dishes Chives Can have either an onion or garlic flavour; grass like cylindrical leaves Israel, Morocco, UK Berkshire / Sussex Contains Vitamin E and rich in Mix with sour cream or soft cheeses, sprinkle snipped into egg based dishes Rosemary Highly aromatic with campherous, pine aromas; spiky leaves off a woody stem Israel, Morocco, UK Berkshire / Sussex Calcium and Iron, source of Add flavour to roasting dishes, add to BBQ coal or us the stems as a skewer for kebabs PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 18

19 Dill Mild caraway flavour; delicate feathery leaves Israel, Morocco, UK Berkshire / Sussex Calcium and, contains Iron, Vitamin E and Folic Acid Classically with fish dishes. Also goes well with potatoes and eggs Lemongrass Spicy lemon when crushed; multicoloured green, purple, amber, yellow stalk Thailand, Morocco, Israel A source of Calcium Far eastern and fusion cuisine, makes a refreshing tea or lemonade Ginger Knobbly branch like stone coloured root with firm fibrous texture China, Brazil There are no nutritional claims to make Sliced or diced and used in stirfrys, far Eastern fusion cuisine. Also used in baking and drinks Horseradish Long knobbly creamy white coloured root with firm texture UK East Anglia Used in sauces and can be used as an ingredient in mash potato Red Chillies Elongated finger shape with smooth shiny skin and short green to brown stalk UK, Kenya, Zambia, Jordan, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Gambia, Thailand, Mozambique Bedfordshire There are no nutritional claims to make Use in any dish where you require a hot spicy flavour Green Chillies Elongated finger shape with smooth shiny skin and short green to brown stalk UK, Kenya, Zambia, Jordan, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Gambia, Thailand, Mozambique Bedfordshire There are no nutritional claims to make Use in any dish where you require a hot spicy flavour Birdseye Chillies Very short and tapered to a point. Long green to brown stalk. Green or red in colour Kenya, India, Jordan, Zambia, Thailand and Mozambique There are no nutritional claims to make Use in any dish where you require a hot spicy flavour Scotch Bonnet Chillies Small irregular shaped bell pepper. Mixed colours from green, yellow, orange and red Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, RSA, Thailand and Morocco There are no nutritional claims to make Use as infusion only as extremely hot Silver 11 (Card 1) PROKYS - V1-12/12 19

20 Onions, Squashes and Courgettes Product Knowledge Information Card Brown Onions (All) Strong in flavour and pungency UK, New Zealand East Anglia Source of Antioxidants Quercetin Wide range culinary dishes, standard use Red Onions Slightly milder than brown with crisp red scales UK, NZ, Egypt, Italy East Anglia Source of Antioxidants Quercetin Mainly salad compliment, roasting Big Onions Large finest quality, less pungent than the standard brown type Spain, Chile Source of Antioxidants Quercetin Ideal for BBQ, for replacement to the standard brown lines Baby Onions Small, strong in flavour UK East Anglia Sept - April Super Sweet Sweet, low pungency UK, USA East Anglia Sept - April Source of Antioxidants Quercetin Source of Antioxidants Quercetin Ideal for pickling Sweet / mild alternative to red onions as a salad alternative Field Fresh White with green shoulder and neck, crunchy texture UK East Anglia May - Sept Source of Antioxidants Quercetin Ideal in salads and sandwiches and an essential ingredient for cooking Shallots Light brown outer shell with firm texture UK Lincolnshire Source of Use in casseroles or pickling Cooking onions Do not sell this line, same as brown onions UK, NZ East Anglia Source of Antioxidants Quercetin For cooking PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 20

21 Garlic White knobbly bulb with firm texture Spain, China Source of Peel dice and crush before adding to cooking Green Garlic White bulb with a long green stem and semi firm texture China, Egypt, UK Lincolnshire May - Sept Source of Peel, dice and crush before adding to cooking. Slightly milder than white garlic Butternut Squash Firm; and dense to feel. Flesh is bright orange Greece, Portugal, UK, Argentina, Italy, South Africa, Brazil UK South Coast UK: October Excellent Source of Vitamins A, E and C Do not refrigerate. Roast, bake, or mash or pureed for babies! Pumpkins Mid to full orange colour with a dry hard outer texture UK Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire Sept - Nov Source of Hollow out for Halloween. Roast or bake as an accompaniment to a meal or remove skin and use flesh for mash or soup Courgettes Firm but tender fleshed UK, Spain, Morocco UK South Coast June - Sept Source of Do not refrigerate. Fried, steamed or roasted Silver 11 (Card 1) PROKYS - V1-12/12 21

22 Potatoes Product Knowledge Information Card Baking Potatoes Bright clean skin finish and should be uniform in shape and size. Firm raw. Creamy, soft when cooked UK, Wales Lincolnshire Source of, Thiamin and Folic Acid Baking, boiling, microwave Baby Baking Potatoes Bright clean skin finish and should be uniform in shape and size. Firm raw. Creamy, soft when cooked UK, Wales Lincolnshire Source of and Folic Acid Baking, boiling, microwave New Potatoes Product can be either immature or set skin. It should have a bright clean skin finish and should be uniform in shape and size. Product may be unwashed for loose new and may be sold dirty at times of the year Primarily UK, Wales Cornwall, Kent France, Spain, Israel, Egypt Source of Boiling, microwave Jersey Royal Potatoes Charlotte Potatoes Maris Piper Potatoes Product can be either immature or set skin. It should have a bright clean skin finish and should be uniform in shape and size. Product may be unwashed for loose new and may be sold dirty at times of the year Jersey Jersey May - July UK, France, Spain, Israel, Egypt, Wales UK, Israel, Wales Cornwall, Kent Kent, East Anglia, Yorkshire UK: June - Feb UK: Aug - May Source of and Folic Acid Source of and Folic Acid Source of, Thiamin and Folic Acid Boiling, microwave Boiling, microwave Chipping, roasting, baking PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 22

23 Desiree Potatoes Bright clean skin finish and should be uniform in shape and size. Firm raw. Creamy, soft when cooked UK, Wales Kent, East Anglia, Yorkshire Sept - June Source of and Folic Acid All cooking methods King Edward Potatoes Bright clean skin finish and should be uniform in shape and size. Firm raw. Creamy, soft when cooked UK, Wales Kent, East Anglia, Yorkshire Spain, Israel Source of and Folic Acid Baking, roasting White Potatoes Bright clean skin finish and should be uniform in shape and size. Firm raw. Creamy, soft when cooked UK, Wales Cornwall, Kent, East Anglia, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire Source of and Folic Acid All cooking methods Red Rooster Potatoes Set skin with a russetted appearance UK, Israel Tayside, Perthshire and Fife UK: Sept - May Source of and Folic Acid Boil, bake, chip, roast or fry Sweet Potatoes Set skin with a russetted appearance USA, Honduras, Israel Vitamin A, C and E Baked whole or roasted. Can be mashed and used for baby food Silver 11 (Card 1) PROKYS - V1-12/12 23

24 Prepared and Luxury Vegetables Product Knowledge Information Card Pak Choi Dark green leaves and firm pale green stalk. Juicy and crunchy UK, Spain, Morocco Lincolnshire, Surrey July - Sept Low Calories Stir fry, steam Fennel White bulb with green stalks and fluffy green fronds UK, Italy, Holland, Spain Lincolnshire Source of Folic Acid Roast, eat raw in salads Mangetout Firm fresh with mild sweet flavour Kenya, Jordan, India, Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Peru, Guatemala, contains Thiamin Stir fry, steamed Baby corn Fresh crunchy yellow baby cobs Kenya, India, Zambia, Mozambique, Thailand Low in Calories Stir fry, steamed Sugar snap peas Full crisp pod, fresh sweet pea flavour UK, Kenya, Jordan, India, Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Peru, Guatemala Worcestershire UK: July - Aug Rich in Stir fry, steamed Runner Beans Long crisp green pods. Firm and fresh aroma Zimbabwe, Kenya, Morocco, UK Worcestershire, Sussex, Hampshire UK: June - Oct Protein, and Folic Acid Top and tail then steamed Garden Peas Firm green pods containing small tender peas. Fresh with a sweet flavour UK, Spain, Italy Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Sussex, Hampshire, Yorkshire UK: July - Oct and Folic Acid Pod then lightly steam PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 24

25 Beansprouts White shoots from mungbeans. Crunchy / earthy flavour UK Lincolnshire, Worcestershire Folic Acid and Protein Eat raw or use in stir-fry Green Beans Firm, fresh pods should snap when bent Kenya, UK, India, Zambia, Egypt, Morocco Herefordshire, Kent, Warwickshire UK: July - August High in Protein and Folic Acid and contains. Stir-fry, steamed Broad Beans Fully curved pods. Fresh and tender with a pale green colouration UK Worcestershire, Fife, Sussex, Hampshire, Warwickshire, Yorkshire June - Oct Protein and Fibre, and Folic Acid Shelled boiled Asparagus Green spear shaped with a firm but tender texture Peru, UK Worcestershire, Suffolk, Herefordshire, Hampshire, Isle Of White, Warwickshire, Kent, Lincolnshire UK: March - June Protein, Folic Acid and source of Lightly steamed Chicory Pointed oval head with white leaves and yellow margins UK, Holland Lincolnshire Source or Protein and low in Calories Boil, roast, bake with ham and cheese, eat raw in salads Baby Courgettes Firm fresh, mid to dark green skin, creamy white flesh Zambia, India, Kenya, South Africa, Spain, UK Lincolnshire UK: July - Sept Low in Calories and a source of protein Stir-fry, steamed Baby Leeks Fresh leeks with a dark green leaf and white root. Distinct mild onion aroma South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, India, UK Nottinghamshire UK: Aug - May Low in Calories and a source of protein Stir-fry, steamed Tenderstem Broccoli Fresh green and tender stems with a floretted head. Should be fresh and firm Kenya, Zambia, Jordan, UK Herefordshire, Surrey UK: July - Sept Iron, Folic Acid and Stir-fry, steamed PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 25

26 Root Vegetables Product Knowledge Information Card Carrots Turgid, crisp, bright, orange essentially straight, pale tail when new season product UK, France East Anglia UK: June - May France: May - June Raw, steam, boil, mashed, roast Baby carrots Small regular carrot shaped. Bright orange with a crunchy sweet flavour Zambia, South Africa, Holland, Kenya Raw in salads, steamed or lightly boiled Chantenny carrots Turgid, Crisp, bright, orange, sharply tapered, pale tail UK, France East Anglia Roasted whole or steamed / boiled Parsnips Turgid, cream, fresh aroma. UK, Spain, Portugal, Jersey East Anglia Available all year round UK: July - May Spain, Portugal, Jersey: June - July Folic Acid and a source of and Fibre Roasted, mash with carrots, delicious when sliced thinly and deep fried as chips Swedes Firm; cream flesh UK, Scotland Cornwall, Devon UK all year and a source of Folic Acid Soups, stews, vegetable accompaniment Celeriac A light brown oval shaped root vegetable. Moist / firm with a celery aroma and a slightly nutty flavour UK, Holland, Germany Lincolnshire UK: Sept - March Source of Fibre, Folic Acid and Roasted or sliced and fried as chips Turnips Oval shaped, with a white base and either a green or purple top UK, Portugal, France Lincolnshire, East Lothian, Devon, Suffolk, Lancashire, Cheshire UK: May - March Portugal, France: March - May Source of Steamed, boiled, mashed with carrots PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 26

27 Ambient Salad Product Knowledge Information Card Green Peppers Crisp and fresh. Slightly bitter. Bell shaped with ideally 3-4 lobes UK: March - Nov Raw in salads, roasted, stuffed or stir fried Orange Peppers Yellow Peppers Crisp and fresh. Sweet. Bell shaped with ideally 3-4 lobes Crisp and fresh. Sweet. Bell shaped with ideally 3-4 lobes UK, Holland, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Israel, Turkey North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, West Sussex, Somerset UK: March - Nov UK: March - Nov Raw in salads, roasted, stuffed or stir fried Raw in salads, roasted, stuffed or stir fried Red Peppers Green spear shaped with a firm but tender texture UK: March - Nov Raw in salads, roasted, stuffed or stir fried Sweet Pointed Peppers Crisp and fresh. Sweet. Peppers should have a pointed appearance Spain, UK, Israel North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, West Sussex, Somerset UK: Apr - Oct Eat raw in a salad, roast in the oven or BBQ Baby Orange Peppers Crisp and fresh. Small and slightly pointed Spain, UK, Israel North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, West Sussex, Somerset UK: Apr - Oct Raw in salad. Oven roast or BBQ. Ideal for snacks and children's lunch boxes Cucumbers Crisp and fresh UK, Holland, Spain, Turkey North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, West Sussex, Somerset UK: Feb - Oct Low in Calories Raw in salads PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 27

28 Chilled Salad Product Knowledge Information Card Raw beetroot Deep red colour, with a crunchy & sweet flavour UK, Portugal, Spain, Italy Cambridgeshire UK: July - Sept. Stored Crop: Oct - April Folic Acid Great shredded and adding to salad or juicing Cooked beetroot Deep red colour with a sweet & earthy flavour UK, Portugal, Spain, Italy Cambridgeshire UK: July - Sept. Stored Crop: Oct - April Folic Acid Great in sandwiches & salads Avocados 2 types: mid to dark green skin with knobbly appearance, pale green skin with smooth appearance. Texture softens in both types when ripe Spain, Israel, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Chile, Mexico, USA mono-unsaturated fatty acids, and Vitamin E Ideal in salads or sandwiches. Cut in half and fill with prawns when stone is removed Celery Fresh green with a crunchy, sweet & nutty flavour UK, Spain Cambridgeshire, West Sussex UK: June - Nov Low in calories Great for snacking and crudite Growing cress Green leaves on white stems UK West Sussex, Folic Acid Add flavour to sandwiches and salads Mustard cress A mix of globed and feathery leaves with a crisp bite UK West Sussex, Folic Acid Add flavour to sandwiches and salads PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 28

29 Radishes Red bulbs and green stems. A crisp and peppery flavour UK, Holland, Spain, Morocco, Israel, Egypt Norfolk UK: April - Sept Source of and Folic Acid Peppery bite to add to any salad / great for snacking Spring Onions Mid green stems through to pearly white bulbs. Mild and sweet tender flavour with a crisp texture UK, Spain, Mexico, Egypt, Holland, Belgium Shropshire UK: Mid June - Sept. Egypt, Mexico: Oct - June. Spain: Nov - April High in Great Chopped up and added to creamy mash potato or to any salad Continental Spring Onions See Organic Spring Onion UK, Mexico, Egypt, Spain Lincolnshire, Kent, Essex, Worcestershire, Warwickshire UK: April to Sept High in See Organic Spring Onions Silver 11 (Card 1) PROKYS - V1-12/12 29

30 Lettuce Product Knowledge Information Card Iceberg Lettuce Fresh green in appearance with a crisp and sweet flavour UK, Spain Cambridgeshire, West Sussex, Howe of Fife UK: May - Oct Contains Folic Acid Ideal base for any salad and sandwich Round Lettuce Fresh green in appearance with a tender and sweet flavour UK Hertfordshire, Lancashire Contains Folic Acid Great base for classic British salad Romaine Lettuce Fresh mid to pale green in appearance with a crisp and sweet flavour UK, Spain Norfolk, West Sussex, Howe of Fife UK: May - Oct Contains Folic Acid Great base for classic Caesar salad Little Gem Lettuce Fresh mid to pale green in appearance with a crisp and sweet flavour UK, Spain Cambridgeshire UK: May - Oct Contains Folic Acid Great base for classic British salad Lollo Rosso Cherry red to mid green in appearance with crisp and mild flavour UK, Spain Cambridgeshire UK: May - Oct Contains Folic Acid Ideal base for any salad Crisp Summer Lettuce Fresh green appearance. Crisp and sweet flavour UK Cambridgeshire May - Oct Contains Folic Acid Sweet lettuce ideal base for any salad Chinese Leaf Pale green with a white stem, crunchy with a slightly peppery flavour UK, Spain Norfolk UK: June - Nov Contains Folic Acid Great for salads and stir fries PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 30

31 Mushrooms Product Knowledge Information Card Closed Cup Mushrooms White colour, firm cups, closed around the stalk. Dry texture Belgium, Poland, Holland, Ireland, UK Dorset, Somerset, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Surrey, East Lothian Source of B Vitamins and excellent source of Protein Sliced raw into salad, fried in oil alone (garlic or herbs optional) or cooked as an ingredient vegetable Flat / Open Mushrooms Soft, juicy, fully opened rounded edges, with white flesh Ireland & UK Yorkshire, Surrey, Lancashire, Somerset Source of B Vitamins and excellent source of Protein Pan or grilled fried alone,or grilled with a filling Portobello Mushrooms Brown external with white internal colour, flat/open with central stalk. Dry texture Ireland, Holland, Scotland Source of B Vitamins and excellent source of Protein Grilled or pan-fried alone, or grilled with a filling Shitake Mushrooms A smooth spongy texture having a brown umbrella shape with white gills and fibrous stems UK Lancashire Source of B Vitamins and excellent source of Protein Adds a meaty sensation to pasta, appetizers, entrees, and supplementary dishes. Try fried in garlic butter PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 31

32 Oyster Mushrooms A smooth fluted cap highly esteemed for its tender flesh, velvety texture and mild flavour UK Lancashire Source of B Vitamins and excellent source of Protein Saute or stir fry in butter for 5 mins. Add to soups, sauces and casseroles. Ideal for all sea food dishes Chestnut Mushrooms Brown external with white internal colour, firm cups, closed around the stalk. Very dry texture Holland, Ireland, Belgium Source of B Vitamins and excellent source of Protein Sliced raw into salad, cooked in oil alone (garlic or herbs optional) or cooked as an ingredient vegetable Baby Mushrooms Firm crisp, tightly closed rounded caps with white flesh Ireland, UK, Poland Dorset, Somerset, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Surrey, East Lothian Source of B Vitamins and excellent source of Protein Pan fried whole in butter Monster Mushrooms Soft, juicy, fully opened rounded edges, with white flesh Ireland, UK, Poland Somerset, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Surrey, East Lothian Source of B Vitamins and excellent source of Protein Pan or grilled fried alone,or grilled with a filling Exotic Mushrooms A blend of meaty, pleasantly chewy fibrous mushrooms with a blend of glossy umbrella shaped mushrooms UK Lancashire Source of B Vitamins and excellent source of Protein Suited for most Oriental and Mediterranean cuisine Silver 11 (Card 1) PROKYS - V1-12/12 32

33 Tomatoes Product Knowledge Information Card Loose Tomatoes On The Vine Vine ripened for extra flavour and aroma UK, Holland, Spain Norfolk/West Sussex UK: March - Oct Source of Ideal for salads Tomatoes On The Vine Vine ripened for extra flavour and aroma UK, Holland,Poland, Spain, Canaries, Morocco Norfolk, Cheshire UK: March - Oct Source of Ideal for salads Baby Plum Tomatoes Succulent fleshy and sweet UK, Holland, Poland, Spain, Morocco, Senegal Wales, Yorkshire, Hertfordshire, Essex UK: March - Oct Source of In salads, ideal for fresh tomato sauces Cherry Tomatoes Small sweet and juicy UK, Holland, Poland, Spain, Morocco, Italy, Senegal Wales UK: March - Oct Source of In salads, ideal for snacks and children's lunch box Beef Tomatoes Large multilocular fruit Holland, Poland, Spain, Canaries Source of Ideal for slicing in salads or sandwiches Finest Tomatoes On The Vine Cocktail variety, soft bite, excellent flavour UK, Holland, Poland, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Israel Wales, Isle of Wight, Kent UK: March - Oct Source of Best flavoured tomato for salads Finest British On The Vine Vine ripened for extra flavour and aroma UK Norfolk, Cheshire, Isle of Wight, Kent March - Oct Source of Ideal for salads PROKYS - V1-12/12 Silver 11 (Card 1) 33

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