It is one of the most consumed fruits and its health qualities are undeniable. It provides potassium, phosphorus, fiber, calcium, sodium, magnesium, carbohydrates, iron and vitamins A, B, C and E.
A 85% of its composition is water, making it a very refreshing and moisturizing snack. Also, because of its content of natural sugars (fructose, glucose and sucrose) it is easily assimilated by the body.
Its antioxidant action is well known which contributes to reduce the effect of free radicals in the organism. Besides it contains pectin, a soluble fiber that functions as an absorbent of toxins and enhances the functions of the digestive system, helping to purify the body.
Our varieties: Royal Gala, Red Chief, Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji Raku Raku, Pink Lady.
It is a very complete and beneficial to health fruit. It is high in potassium, which acts with calcium in bone formation, low in carbohydrates and sodium and has astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.
It is low in calories and high in fiber, also a good source of vitamin C, folic acid and beta-carotene, and an ideal food for eyes, skin and defenses.
Our varieties: Packham’s Triumph, Beurre Bosc, D’Anjou, Red Bartlet, Winter Nellis.
Cherry is a red fruit (drupe type) that comes from the cherry tree of Rosaceae family, genus Prunus.
The main component in cherries is water in a 82%. The main nutrients are carbohydrates among them to be highlighted the high content of fructose.
As for their vitamin content cherries are high in vitamin C and vitamin A. But what really stands out is its content in flavonoids and ellagic acid from the group of polyphenols, both excellent antioxidants.
The most abundant minerals are magnesium and potassium, the last one important in muscular activity.
Our varieties:Royal Down – Bing – Lapins – Stella
Kiwi comes from a climbing plant that receives its same name and belongs to the family of Actinidiáceas, it is a very tasty fruit with interesting nutritious and healthy properties.
Its major component is water. It is of moderate caloric intake due to the amount of carbohydrates. It stands out the amount of vitamin C; more than twice as an orange, and B vitamins, among them folic acid. Likewise it is rich in minerals such as potassium, magnesium and fiber, soluble and insoluble. The fiber improves intestinal transit. Vitamin C is involved in the formation of collagen, bones and teeth, red blood cells and enhances the absorption of iron from food and resistance to infections.
Our varieties: Hayward
Grape is the name given to the fruit that grows forming bunches of the common grapevine or European vine. It belongs to the genus Vitis of the family Vitaceae, which includes about 600 species of shrubs, usually climbers and producing berry fruits.
The grape composition varies depending on whether they are white or black grapes. For both stand out two types of nutrients: sugars, mainly glucose and fructose more abundant in white grapes and vitamins (folic acid and vitamin B6). Its high content in sugars makes them one of the most caloric fruits. Among the minerals, potassium is the most abundant and is found in greater quantities in black grapes, while magnesium and calcium are in moderate quantities and are more abundant in white grapes.
In grapes abound several substances with recognized beneficial properties for health, such as anthocyanins, flavonoids and tannins responsible for color, aroma and texture characteristic of this fruit and on which depend different properties attributed to grapes.
Our varieties: Crimson Seedless, Red Globe, Ribier.
Walnuts have an optimal ratio of omega-6 (reduces bad cholesterol in blood) and omega-3 (hinders the formation of clots). The daily consumption of 5 nuts helps protect the heart from cardiovascular diseases.
With its high in potassium and low in sodium content, walnuts help reduce hypertension. In addition the linoleic acid reduces the risk of myocardial infarctions.
They are an excellent food, rich in beneficial oils, which helps control cholesterol levels, because of its high caloric and vitamin content (vitamin B, folic acid) and minerals (iron, manganese, magnesium, calcium).
Our varieties: Chandler.