Leeks
Leeks belong to the same family as onions and garlic. They look like a giant green onion but with a mild, sweet flavor and a creamier texture when they are cooked.
Very nutritious as they contain a variety of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Low in calories and a decent amount of fiber, copper, vitamin B6, iron, and folate.
Vima Sliced Leek is presented in 13-15mm slices made from top quality leeks harvested at its optimum ripeness moment.
Great for any stir-fries, salad, soups, or pottages.
Available in:
- 1kg/32.5 OZ
Category | Vegetables |
Tags | fiber, vegetables |
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Mixed Vegetables
Menestra or mixed vegetables is the Spanish word for a very typical vegetable stew native to Spain, similar to minestrone or ratatouille, made from seasonal vegetables.
A very complete dish that provides various benefits depending on the ingredients. The most common ingredients are carrots, green peas, beans, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower.
- Rich in minerals: iron, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Healthy source of vitamins: A, C, E, and K.
- Dietary fiber.
- Multiple nutrients with anti-cancer and antioxidant properties.
Vima mixed vegetables is a selection of top-quality ingredients from various countries in Europe:
- Diced carrots.
- Cut beans.
- Green peas.
- Cauliflower.
- Brussels sprouts.
Vima mixed vegetables consist of succulent vegetables easy and fast to prepare as the vegetables come clean and are already cut. Frozen vegetables are immediately frozen which helps them retain all their nutrients.
Available in:
- 1kg/32.5 OZ
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
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
Peeled Garlic Cloves
Garlic is a plant of the family (Amaryllidaceae). A winter vegetable. The edible part is the bulb, which is made up of segments called cloves.
Garlic grows in many parts of the world and is a popular ingredient in cooking due to its strong smell and delicious taste.
Garlic is highly nutritious and:
- Has few calories.
- Contains vitamins: C, B6, B2, B3.
- Rich in minerals: Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium.
Vima Peeled Garlic Cloves are available all year round thanks to the deep-freezing process that helps preserve their nutrients.
Vima offers a Chinese harvested top quality product, harvested at its optimum level of ripeness.
The advantage of Vima Garlic Cloves is that they are already peeled, clean, and individually frozen.
Frozen garlic retains the crunchy texture of fresh garlic with the same intense flavor.
Available in:
- 1kg/32.5 OZ
Sweet Corn
Corn (Zea mays) has been a source of food for mankind for thousands of years. Originally from Mexico, it was expanded throughout the world as it’s a great source of energy and a good yield crop.
It’s full of healthy benefits:
- Rich in folic acid (Vitamin B9) it helps us in the creation of new cells.
- Vitamin B1 helps you improve your memory.
- Beta-carotene a powerful antioxidant.
- Fiber and carbohydrates.
- Vitamin C good for the immune system.
– Gluten-free –
Vima Corn is selected from the sweet corn variety since it’s suitable for direct consumption (both frozen or preserved). Our raw material is sourced from Spain, Belgium, and China.
Vima Corn is a seasonal crop collected in Autumn, but thanks to freezing, it is available all year round without losing its properties.
Available both in grain or on the cob. With our wide variety of packagings, we adapt to the different needs of any customer.
Available as:
Sweet corn kernel
- 450g/18.5 OZ
- 1kg/35.2 OZ
- 2.5kg/88 OZ
- Granel/bulk pack
- 10kg
Sweet corn on the cob
- 1kg/35.2 OZ
- 2.5kg/88 OZ