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Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime, scientific name, X Citrofortunella mitis & Citrus microcarpa, is also known as the lime orange, Chinese orange or Calamondin orange.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Pinkglow™ Pineapple
Pinkglow™ pineapples are small to medium fruits with an oval to cylindrical shape.
Description/Taste
Feijoas fruits are ellipsoid shaped, similar to an egg. The color and texture of the skin both resemble that of a lime. The fruit has distinctive aromatics both sweet and tart and suggestive of its tropical flavors. The flesh is dense, grainy and creamy, similar to the flesh of a ripe pear. The flesh contains a jelly-like seed cavity. Its flavors are a melange of quince, pineapple, banana and sweet grapes. The entire fruit is edible.
Seasons/Availability
Feijoas are available late early fall through spring.
Current Facts
Feijoas, AKA Pineapple Guava and Guavasteen, scientific name Acca sellowianas, is a member of the Myrtaceae (myrtle) family along with guava, solve and eucalyptus. Fiejoas is the common name given to dozens of cultivars, which will share similar characteristics but also distinguish themselves from one another by size, aromatics, flavor, ripening times, and even coloring.
Applications
Feijoas find themselves typically being classified as a dessert ingredient or as simply being eaten fresh out of hand. They are very suited to salad and savory recipes though and have many companion ingredients. Feijoas can be baked, sautéed, caramelized and pureed, preserved and jammed. They can be paired with cheeses such as aged cheddars, papaya, citruses, cream, hazelnuts, pears, duck, pork, fish and chicken. Feijoas are a perfect dessert ingredient in ice creams, gelatos, sorbets, baked goods, panna cotta and custards. Flavor enhancers include sugar, cumin, cinnamon, honey, ginger, pineapple, vanilla, white wine, chile and nutmeg.
Geography/History
The Feijoa is native to South America, specifically extreme southernmost Brazil, Argentina and mountainous regions of Uruguay. The Feijoa was collected in southern Brazil by a German explorer Friedrich Sellow in 1815. Though he was not the fruit's discover, the Fiejoas was named after Brazilian botanist, Don da Silva Feijo. Feijoas thrive in cool subtropical climates with low humidity. Feijoas are cultivated in South America, New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa and the United States.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Feijoas. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Shared
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Rionegro, Antioquia
Carulla Llanogrande
Antioquia, Colombia321-760-5930 About 61 days ago, 3/20/22 Sharer's comments : Feijoas frescas, del campo, una de las frutas exóticas que está tomando más fuerza en los últimos años 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 406 days ago, 4/09/21 
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecofreshmarket
California, United StatesKazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 512 days ago, 12/23/20 Sharer's comments : Feijoa from Azerbaijan 
Envigado, Antioquia
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaAbout 701 days ago, 6/17/20 Sharer's comments : Un árbol muy común en las fincas campesinas de Antioquia |
