This page aims to provide you with information about our various fresh products including the relevant nutrients and health attributes of each, as well as useful consumption, buying and availability tips.

Apricots

The apricot is a fruit which does not contain sodium, cholesterol and fats, but is very rich in Vitamin A and C. When buying it, choose a fruit which is very colourful, full and firm, to enable it to preserve all its beneficial attributes.

Origin:- Mediterranean – France

Availability in nature:- May – August

Avocado

Contains small quantities of water, few sugars, fattening substances and a wide range of vitamins, be they liposoluble and hydrosoluble.

Origin:- Mexico – Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- All year round

Cherries

An exquisite fruit but also rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and Vitamin A. Has an average content of sugars and proteins, therefore advisable in small quantities in diets.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- May - July

Clementines

Like the oranges, they are rich in Vitamin C and calcium, therefore act as a prevention for colds and influenzas, besides also preventing cardiovascular disturbances. They are different from mandarins only because they are seed-less.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- November - February

Dates

Dates have a high nutritional value. Very rich in sugars, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin A, they also have a good quantity of fibre and do not contain fats.

Origin:- Middle East and Mediterranean

Figs

A tasty fruit due to its high content of sugars but also rich in Vitamin A and C. Moreover also contains discrete quantities of iron, potassium and fibre.

Yellow grapefruit

Famous for its capability of helping to reduce the levels of insulin and glucose, thereby helping the human metabolic system to accumulate less fats. Like all the other citrus fruits, it is rich in Vitamin C.

Availability in nature:- All year round

Pink grapefruit

See description of yellow grapefruit.

Availability in nature:- All year round

White Italian ‘moscato’ grapes

These grapes are extremely digestible and contain many therapeutic properties. First of all they are laxative and diuretic. They are useful to fight against dyspepsia, haemorrhoids and gall-stones. Moreover, they help the functioning of the liver, facilitate the digestion and help reduce the cholesterol level in the blood and to eliminate the urine acidity. For the maximum benefit of their properties, it is advisable to eat the grapes at breakfast in the morning.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- August - December

White ‘pizzuttella’ grapes

Have the same properties like the ‘moscato’ grapes. The only difference is in the form – these are longer and less round.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- August - December

White ‘regina’ grapes

Have the same properties like the ‘moscato’ grapes. The only difference is in the seeds – these are much smaller.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- August - December

White ‘vittoria’ grapes

Have the same properties like the ‘moscato’ grapes. The only difference is in the form – these are longer and less round.

Origin:- Mediterranean – – South Africa

Availability in nature:- August - December

Black grapes

Have the same properties like the ‘moscato’ grapes. The only difference is in the colour – black.

Origin:- Mediterranean – – South Africa

Availability in nature:- August - December

Red globe grapes

Have the same properties like the ‘moscato’ grapes. The only difference is in the colour which in this variety is red.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- August - December

Kiwi

The kiwi is a fruit very rich in Vitamin C, fibre, Vitamin E and potassium. A kiwi is mature when it feels soft when touched and has a good smell. If you store the kiwi near a fruit which produces ethylene, like apples, bananas or pears, the process of maturation is accelerated.

Origin:- Mediterranean – New Zealand

Availability in nature:- All year round

Lemons

The lemon purifies the body from toxins, is very useful to disinfect the throat by a simple gargling action, and it is also a very good astringent and cures the gastric hyperacidity.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- All year round

Mandarins

Like the oranges they are rich in Vitamin C and calcium, therefore act as a prevention for colds and influenzas, besides also preventing cardiovascular disturbances. They are different from clementines only because they have seeds.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- November - March

Mango

A fruit advisable in case of vitamin deficiency or in anaemic cases. However its consumption is not advisable by those who suffer from renal or intestinal disturbances or by diabetics due to its high content of sugars.

Rounded melon

A fruit which is slightly laxative, is refreshing and has few calories. It is ideal for those who suffer from anaemia due to the presence of iron and also for those who are diabetics because the sugar contents, when compared to the water contents, is quite low.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- July - September

‘Tamaris’ melon

Has the same properties like the rounded melon and the difference between them is in the skin – it is completely smooth.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- July - September

Medlar

Contain citric acid and tannin, substances which are useful in cases of dysentery. However the seeds should absolutely not be swallowed because they contain harmful substances for the human body.

Navel oranges

Very rich in Vitamin C, oranges help our body absorb iron from vegetables and stimulates the defensive mechanisms of the immune system, thus preventing annoying colds. Besides offering protection from different forms of flu, they also help to prevent cardiovascular disturbances and to develop anti-stress actions. Also rich in calcium, they are useful in the prevention of fragile bones and osteoporosis.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- November – May

Taroc oranges

Have the same properties as the navel oranges.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- November – May

Persimmon

A very energetic food, therefore advisable for children and those who practice sports. Has laxative and diuretic qualities, therefore very good for those who have liver problems. However its use is not advisable for those who are diabetic, who are obese and those with digestion problems.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- October – November

Persimmon – apple

They are different from the persimmon in their taste and because of their much firm consistency. However all the beneficial characteristics are the same.

Pomegranate

Recent studies have shown that this fruit has therapeutic properties and also helps prevent cancers because it is rich in flavin, anti-oxidants which protect the heart and the arteries, as well as because its juice is even toxic for cancerous cells. It is advisable mostly in cases of breast cancer.

Papaya

It is a highly thirst-quenching fruit due to its 89% contents of water. Its pulp contains an enzyme, the papain, which helps the digestion of proteins. It is very useful in cases of constipation, gastritis and hypertension.

Passion fruit

Rich in Vitamin A, very useful for the eye-sight. However its consumption is not advisable for those who suffer from abdominal swelling and gastritis and also for those who are diabetics.

White peaches

Very good stimulants for the renal and intestinal activities as well as for the secretion of the gastric juices which help the digestion. However they are not advisable for those who are diabetic, who suffer from ulcers or have liver or intestinal problems.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- May – September

Yellow peaches

See description of white peaches.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- May – September

White peach-nectarines

See description of white peaches.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- May – September

Apple-pears

They have a crisp, juicy and sweet flesh, with a low or non-existent acidic content. They also have a very high content of water and sugars

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- All year round

Yellow plums

Has a high content of sugars and therefore its consumption is not recommended for those on a diet. Has refreshing and laxative qualities, and therefore is efficient to regulate the intestinal activity.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- June – September

Black plums

See description of yellow plums.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- June – September

Red plums

See description of yellow plums.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- June – September

Strawberries

Rich in Vitamin C, they strengthen the natural defence mechanisms of the body. They are diuretic thanks to the presence of potassium. In persons who normally suffer from such conditions, they can cause allergies or rashes.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- April – August

Watermelons

Due to its high percentage of water, the watermelon is a fruit which is not highly nutritious, but energetic due to its good content of assimilated sugars.

Origin:- Mediterranean

Availability in nature:- July – August