Green Asparagus
Asparagus is a plant of the family Asparagaceae. The edible part is the stem.
It’s believed that is was already cultivated in ancient Egypt, Greece, and during the Roman Empire. Today it’s grown worldwide, being China, the leading producer.
This popular vegetable comes in a variety of colors, being the most commonly green and white. White asparagus is achieved by covering the shoots from sunlight; however, they contain the same nutrients but in smaller quantities.
One of the most nutritious vegetables that we can find:
- Green Asparagus is a low-calorie vegetable that is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, especially folate and vitamins A, C, and K.
- Minerals: Iron, zinc, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Fiber that can improve digestive health.
- Good source of antioxidants.
- It has many properties that could potentially help you lose weight.
Vima Green Asparagus is available all year round without losing any of its properties.
We offer excellent quality products harvested at its optimum level of ripeness from China.
The advantage of Vima Green Asparagus is that being a frozen and blanched product allows us to shorten the preparation time. Blanching also helps to maintain the properties of the Green Asparagus and reduces microorganisms.
It is presented in clean stems, and in different formats according to the customer needs.
Available in:
- 450g/15.8 OZ
- 1kg/32.5 OZ
- 2.5kg
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Onions
Onions are members of the (Amaryllidaceous) family. The edible part is the bulb. These vegetables contain various vitamins, minerals, and potent plant compounds that have been shown to promote health in many ways.
The health benefits of Onions are:
- Packed with nutrients and Folic acid.
- Low in calories but high in vitamins, particularly vitamin B and C, and minerals.
- Loaded with antioxidants.
Vima Onions are available all year round without losing any of its properties. It is presented cleaned and cut
We offer an excellent quality product harvested at its optimum ripeness level, with different origins in both Europe and Asia.
It forms the basis of so many dishes, whether sautéed, baked, steamed, or boiled that it would be difficult to imagine any country’s cuisine without onions.
Available in:
- 2.5kg
Cauliflower Florets
Cauliflower is a plant of the Brassica family, it’s a seasonal vegetable from fresh climates. The edible part is the stem and the inflorescence (before flowering).
Its origin is in the Middle East and now it’s a vegetable grown around the world.
One of the most nutritious vegetables that we can find, it provides the organism with:
- A great number of vitamins and minerals, highlighting its content in vitamin C and iron but very low in calories.
- Contain an impressive amount of fiber which is beneficial for overall health.
- Have several properties that may help prevent and treat some chronic diseases.
- It helps to purify the organism because it stimulates the liver.
Vima Cauliflower is available all year round without losing any of its properties.
We offer excellent quality products harvested at its optimum level of ripeness, with different origins in both Europe and Asia.
The advantage of Vima Cauliflower is that being a frozen and blanched product, allows us to shorten the preparation time. Blanching also helps to maintain the properties of the cauliflower and reduces microorganisms.
Presented in florets without the stem, with a diameter that is between 30mm and 60mm (1.18 inches – 2.36 inches), and in different formats according to the needs of the customer.
Available in:
- 450g/15.8 OZ
- 1kg/32.5 OZ
- 2.5kg
Wakame Seaweed
Wakame is a type of edible seaweed cultivated in Asia and used traditionally in Asian cuisine.
It gives a unique taste and texture to salads and soups, low in calories, but a great source of nutrients.
Contain a good amount of iodine, manganese, folate, magnesium, and calcium.
It is versatile, delicious, and easy to add to any diet and enjoyed due to its soft texture and mild flavor.
Frequently found in dried form, typically soaked in water before consumption to help it soften.
Vima Wakame is originally from China.
Available in:
- 100g
Broccoli
Broccoli is a plant of the Brassica family, the edible part is the stem and flower heads (prior to its development).
It’s a variety created by humans from the selective breeding of wild cabbage in the Mediterranean area.
One of the most nutritious vegetables that we can find, it provides the organism with:
- It’s packed with vitamins and minerals, highlighting its very high content in vitamin C and iron.
- Fiber protects the intestine with very few calories.
- Multiple nutrients which protect against certain types of cancer.
- It positively influences gut health.
Vima Broccoli is a seasonal vegetable from fresh climates, but thanks to freezing, it is available all year round without losing any of its properties. We offer the product from different origins in both Europe and Asia with excellent quality.
The advantage of Vima Broccoli is that being a frozen and blanched product, it allows us to shorten the preparation time. Blanching helps maintain the natural properties of the broccoli and retains its freshness.
Presented in florets, without the stem, a diameter that is between 30mm and 60mm (1.18 inches – 2.36 inches), and presented in different formats according to the needs of the customer.
Available in:
- 450g/15.8 OZ
- 1kg/35.2 OZ
- 2.5kg
- 10kg
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Green Beans
The bean is a plant of the Fabaceae family, the edible parts are the seeds (fresh and dried) and the pods if the seeds are not yet mature. It came from Central America and it was first introduced in Spain by the colonists, from where it spread to other countries since the 16th Century.
The nutrients they provide are:
- Minerals among them phosphorus, potassium which takes part in the elimination of the excess fluid and helps control hypertension.
- Vitamins C, folic acid, A.
- Fiber protects the intestine with very few calories.
- Antioxidants protect cells in your body from free radical damage.
- They lower the cholesterol level.
Vima Green Beans are selected at its optimum level of ripeness in Europe, mainly Belgium, Spain, and China. Available all year round.
The freezing preserves the nutrients and is blanched before freezing inactivating the enzymes that would modify its organoleptic characteristics.
The advantage of Vima Green Beans is that being a frozen and blanched product, it allows us to shorten the preparation time.
Presented in portions from 3 to 5 cm (1.18 inches – 1.97 inches) and in different formats according to the customers´ needs.
Available in:
- 450g/18.5 OZ
- 1kg/32.5 OZ
- 2.5kg