Nectarines belong to the same family as peaches, Rosaceae, and share many of the same characteristics, but with a notable absence of the fuzzy outer covering of their relatives. The appearance of nectarines is distinctive: an oval shape with a smooth, glossy skin that varies in color from yellow to orange and red. The flesh of nectarines is juicy and sweet, with a delightful aroma reminiscent of warm summer days.
The texture of a nectarine and the size of an apricot. The nectacot is a fantastic mix of these two delicious stone fruits: true love! It combines the juicy sweetness of a nectarine with the mild flavour of an apricot. The flesh is softer than that of a nectarine, but firmer than an apricot, making the nectacot ideal for salads, smoothies and desserts.
Peach, with its velvety skin and juicy flesh, is a flavorful fruit that has been beloved for centuries. This beautiful fruit belongs to the Rosaceae family and is closely related to nectarines, apricots, and plums. Their appearance is distinctive: a round to oval shape with a velvety, fuzzy skin that can vary from yellow to pink and even red, depending on the variety. The flesh of peaches is juicy and sweet, with a delightful aroma reminiscent of warm summer days.
Tangor is a hybrid citrus fruit that results from a cross between an orange and a mandarin. The fruit is a relatively new addition to the citrus family and has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique flavor and versatility. Tangor is typically larger than a mandarin, with a smooth skin that transitions from green to orange as it ripens. The flavor of a tangor is a perfect balance between the sweetness of an orange and the mildness of a mandarin.
Shikwasa, also known as Citrus depressa or kunenbo, is a small citrus fruit that originates from Japan but is especially popular in Okinawa. The fruit is usually small and round, with a thin, green to yellow skin. Shikwasa has a distinctly sour and aromatic flavor, making it a valuable addition to various dishes and beverages. The fruit contains small, edible segments that are easy to peel. The segments are filled with juicy, sour pulp that offers an explosion of flavor.
The Flying Dragon, also known as trifoliate oranges, are small fruits with a yellow to orange, velvety skin. The fruits are not suitable for direct consumption due to their bitterness and sour taste. They contain relatively little juice and many seeds, but are appreciated for their aromatic properties. The velvety skin contains essential oils that release a delightful citrus-like fragrance. This scent is similar to that of oranges or lemons, but with a sharper and more complex undertone. These essential oils can be used in perfumes and cosmetics. Although the fruit itself is not eaten, the grated peel can be used as a flavor enhancer in beverages, as well as in savory and sweet dishes.
Yuzu is a citrus fruit with a bumpy skin, which contains an aromatic taste and thus gives beautiful accents to dishes. The most famous use of Yuzu is the Japanese Ponzu sauce. Yuzu is also used for bathing during cold winter months. The peel then gives off a wonderful aroma and warmth that would reduce the cold and relax the mind. This is called yuzuyu.
Pineapples are tropical fruits known for their sweet taste and juicy texture. Originally from South America, they are now grown worldwide, with Costa Rica being one of the largest producers. Pineapples grow on plants that look like large rosettes of stiff, spiky leaves. The fruit itself develops from a cluster of flowers, which together form a composite fruit.
Tiger lemon is a lemon with a bold appearance! With its remarkable green-yellow striped skin it's easy to guess how this citrusfruit got its name. This tiger lemon also has a surprise on the inside: the flesh has a beautiful soft pink colour.
This new lemon snack brings together the best of both worlds: the refreshing taste of lemon and the nutritious properties of the peel. With its smaller size and milder acidity, it makes a delicious snack. The edible peel has a sweet-sour taste. But this Lemon Snack is not only suitable as a snack. It's a versatile fruit whose juice and peel can be used in various dishes.
Strawberries are juicy and tasty fruits that belong to the rose family. They are known for their bright red color, sweet taste and distinctive texture. They belong to the so-called "false fruits" because the edible parts are actually the seeds on the surface, while the real fruits are on the inside.
Green Red plums are also called watermelon plums and have striking red flesh and a red and green skin. They are distinguished by their unique, high-quality taste. When they are still a bit unripe and crunchy, they are sweet, but also have a subtle acidity. When ripe, the aromatic, dark flesh is velvety soft.
These unique red lemons are known as "blood lemons" because of their deep red skin. The skin is thick and more red on the sunny side and the taste is comparable to a "regular lemon", but slightly sweeter. Blood lemons thrive in warm, Mediterranean climates. They require plenty of sunlight and grow best in well-drained soils.
Kissabel® has an intense red skin and characteristic lenticels (pigmented dots). However, what really makes this apple special is its bright red flesh and great taste with hints of berries. Kissabel® is much more than a nice name; it is a completely new apple with a new story.
The Limoncello lemon has a number of valuable characteristics. In addition to its tasty juice and slightly acidic pulp, the lemon is very popular for its edible peel, which is due to the absence of chemical treatment. These lemons are harvested with a small part of the branch, which keeps the fruit extra fresh. Due to its intense aroma and abundance of essential oils and terpenes, this lemon is very suitable for making Limoncello liqueur.
The name of this special fruit is derived from its texture when cooked, which resembles freshly baked bread. However, the taste is more like a potato and it can also be used that way. For many Polynesians, breadfruit has been one of their main food sources for generations.
Finger limes can best be described as citrus caviar. Juice bursts from the tiny pearls when bitten, resulting in a fresh-sour taste.
This bright red glossy berry is known for its typical, slightly sour taste. For many people its a bit too sour to eat raw, but great for juice, compote or sauce.
This gigantic lemon is very special! Etrog lemons are sometimes 5 times larger than normal lemons. The distinctive thick skin is yellow and fragrant with a thick white mesocarp underneath and the flesh is light green. Etrog plays an important ritual role in the Jewish feast of tabernacles.
Bergamot is also known under the name ‘’lucky fruit’’. It is a crossing between a lemon and a bitter orange. The pulp of this citrus fruit has a calming and uplifting effect. It is therefore not surprising that this Italian citrus fruit is often used in perfumes, but also in the well-known Earl Gray tea. The citrus fruit gets its name from the place where it comes from: the Italian city of Bergamo.
Sudachi is related to Yuzu and another citrus variety which is related to Koji and Tachibana oranges and has a slightly spicier taste than a regular lime. Sudachi is very popular in Japan and often used in traditional Japanese dishes. But also popsicles, sorbet and cocktails. ?
Blueberries are small, round and juicy berries that belong to the heather family. The deep blue to purple berries are known for their sweet, slightly sour taste and nutritional value. They are delicious as a topping for breakfast cereals, yogurt, pancakes, or in smoothies. They are also often used in baking recipes, such as muffins, cakes and jams.
Ataulfo mangoes are known for their intense sweetness, pronounced aroma and especially for their buttery, almost fibre-free structure. They are somewhat smaller in size than normal mangoes and the color is golden yellow. Due to their high sugar content, this mango has a honey-like sweetness, which is why Ataulfo mangoes are also called honey mangoes. It's easy to imagine yourself in a tropical paradise while eating this Mexican mango!
Apricots, with their velvety skin and juicy flesh, are a delicious and versatile fruit that has been cherished for centuries for their sweet taste and aroma. These beautiful fruits belong to the Rosaceae family and are characterized by their round to oval shape and their velvety, orange to yellow skin. The flesh of apricots is juicy and sweet, with a delightful flavor reminiscent of warm summer days and a hint of floral aromas.
Plums are beautiful fruits with a smooth skin that varies in color from deep purple to yellow, red, and even green, depending on the variety. They are usually round or oval in shape and have a soft, juicy texture when ripe. The flesh ranges from creamy yellow to deep orange, and it has a thin, edible skin. Plums usually have a somewhat sweet taste, although some varieties may also have a slight tartness.
The Tarocco blood orange is a beautiful orange with delicious juicy sweet flesh inside which is slightly red-colored. They are practically seedless and the thin skin makes them easy to peel.
Kaffir Lime Leaves are the leaves of the... How surprising... Kaffir lime! These shiny, dark green leaves grow together in leaf pairs, with a larger and smaller leaf. The leaves are often very finely chopped and used in dishes or stewed and removed before eating.
A kiwi, but slightly different. This kiwi has a surprise inside. When you cut the kiwi, a beautiful red heart appears, which gives this fruit a unique character. Like her green buddy, it's a real vitamin bomb and a delicious, sweet snack. The skin is slightly lighter and smoother and the taste has an exotic touch.
The Rulo banana is the little sister of the well-known plantain and cannot be eaten raw. The taste of the Rulo banana is nice and sweet and it is smaller and wider in shape compared to the plantain. Once the Rulo banana has been picked, it ripens fairly quickly and has a short shelf life.
Ambarella, Pomster, Kedondong or Tahiti apple, this fruit goes by many names and can be recognized by its spiky pit in the center. The ambarella can be eaten both ripe and unripe. When the ambarella is unripe, it is green, firm and has a sweet and sour taste. A great addition to curries. A ripe ambarella, has a golden yellow skin and the taste is nice and sweet. Delicious to eat out of hand.
Blimbing is also called Birambi and is related to carambola. In contrast to carambola, this fruit is generally not eaten raw, but processed in dishes. They are cooked with sugar, candied or made into chutney, jam or syrup. The fruits are also added to rice and fish dishes. The taste and smell is quite sour.
The pomelo originated from a crossing of 'pompelmoes' and grapefruit. The fruit of the pomelo is a fairly large, round or pear-shaped citrus fruit with a smooth, thick, white-yellow skin. The taste is slightly bitter, but sweeter than that of the grapefruit. The flesh is sometimes white and sometimes red.
Longan is related to the well-known lychee and the slightly lesser-known rambutan. You can easily peel the fruits and eat them on the go. Longan is also often canned. In China, the seed coat is used fresh or dried in tea or water.
Clean kiwis are delicious, untreated, green kiwis full of flavor and vitamins. On the Clean Kiwi farm, Bernard Azam has been working hard for over 35 years to keep his beloved land...
The avocado cocktail is a mini variety of the regular avocado and has creamy flesh and a nutty taste. Unlike regular avocados, the skin is edible and has no pit, which makes this avocado cocktail ideal for fancy snacks!
Sharon fruit is a cheerful, orange fruit with sweet, juicy flesh and a fairly firm skin. It's a brother of kaki fruit, but flatter. However, you can only eat kaki fruit when the fruit is nicely ripened, but you don't have to wait for that with sharon fruit, they are always delicious! Sharon fruit also looks a bit like an orange tomato, but with a taste that resembles an apricot or mango.
The Snowball melon is a white melon with lime green stripes and dots. It has a delicious, sweet, honey-like taste with a hint of juicy pears and firm, snow-white flesh.
The mango has many varieties and is therefore available in many different flavors and shapes. Keith and Kent mangoes are the most famous. Most mangoes are picked unripe and are ripened at the destination, but there are also so-called tree-ripened mangoes. The growers take some more time prior to harvesting as these mangoes ripen in their natural environment on the tree. As a result these mango’s have the perfect smell, texture & taste. Besides that they are full of vitamins and other nutritions. In our opinion, these mangoes are the tastiest.
This delicious heart-shaped fruit is a member of the anona family. A cross between a cherimoya and a sugar apple to be exact. The taste is a lot like cherimoya: creamy and sweet.
Green papaya is also known as cooking papaya. Cooking papayas are different than formosa papayas or golden papayas, which are usually eaten as fruit. This green papaya is the unripe fruit of the papaya tree and is used as a vegetable.
The medlar is the name for both the fruit and the woody shrub on which the medlar grows. The twigs of the shrubs are often winding and the ironic French saying sounds: “as straight as an old medlar twig”. The fruit is full of vitamin C and is also good for digestion.
This large papaya variety can weigh up to 3 kilos. It has a strong skin and is yellow-green in colour. It has a solid skin and is yellow-green in color. The pulp is orange and, like other papayas, contains black inedible, round seeds. The fruit itself is soft and has a mildly sweet melon-like flavor.
Loomi is a small lime that is cooked in brine until rock hard. This gives them an intense citrus flavor, but with an earthy and smoky undertone. Loomi is a staple of Iranian cuisine. It is widely used by world-renowned chef Yotan Ottolenghi.
Banana cups are versatile cups made of dried banana leaves to present dishes or products in a fun way. The cups are made from the leaves of bananas. It is useful that you can also present moist products in it, such as mayonnaise or ketchup.
Lychees have a red, firm skin. During ripening, the lychee changes color from pink-red to red-brown and when it is ripe, you can peel the fruit and a delicious, glassy white fruit appears with a seed in it. Lychees are juicy and deliciously sweet in taste.
The banana flower is also called banana blossom. It is a purple button in the shape of a teardrop and is in fact a bunch of bananas in the beginning of the growing process. The dozens of florets in the flower eventually grow into bananas.
A Meyer lemon is a cross between a lemon and a pomelo / mandarin hybrid. In appearance it resembles a regular lemon, but slightly rounder and the color is slightly more orange when ripe. A meyer lemon is sweeter and less acidic than a regular lemon.
Pepquiño® is thename for a fruit. The slight sour cucumber flavour of Pepquiño makes it a perfect ingriedient for salads.
This special fruit immediately attracts your attention with its snake-like skin. Under the stiff skin there are a number of white, crunchy parts, the taste of salak can best be compared to pineapple
With its remarkable hairy green-reddish skin, this fruit attracts your attention quickly. It is also called the hairy lychee. When you open it you will be surprised with a delicious white, juicy and aromatic fruit. The rambutan grows in bunches in trees that can grow up to 20 meters!
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T. +31 174-535353
exotics@bud.nl
Bud Holland
Transportweg 67
2676 LM Maasdijk
The Netherlands
