Zucchini
Zucchini is the fruit of the Cucurbita pepo plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. Native to America, its cultivation spread to Europe and the rest of the world and is currently part of a wide variety of recipes for stews, creams, purées, or salads.
Nutritionally, this vegetable stands out for:
- Low in calories.
- Contains vitamins A, B3, B1, and B2.
- Minerals: potassium, iron, and phosphorous.
- High content of fiber and antioxidants.
Vima zucchini is harvested in Europe at its optimum ripeness. Thanks to the freezing process that helps preserve its nutrients, it is available all year round. The blanching to which it is subjected before freezing helps to maintain its properties and reduces microorganisms while shortening the preparation time.
It comes in slices with a diameter of 20-45mm, and a thickness of 6mm.
Available in:
- 1kg/32.5 OZ
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Samosa
The samosa is a fried or baked pastry with a salty filling. Its origin is in medieval times, in the Middle East or Central Asia. It spread to Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and other places.
The Indian style is the best known from Africa to China of a wide family of recipes.
Samosa fits perfectly into a varied and balanced diet as it is fairly a complete food.
The main benefits are:
- Rich in protein.
- High fiber content.
- Antioxidant.
- Vitamins.
- Minerals: potassium, iron, and calcium.
Vima vegetable Samosas are made with a traditional Indian recipe. They are very easy to prepare, no need to defrost, they could be deep fry and will be ready in just 3-4 minutes.
They are very crunchy and tasty, perfect at any time, as an appetizer, a side dish, or a main course.
Available in:
- 7 OZ/200g
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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
Carrot Slices
Carrot is a plant of the Umbelliferae family. The edible part is roots, where the reserve of nutrients is.
It is one of the most nutritious vegetables that we can find. It provides the body with:
- Many vitamins and minerals highlight its content in vitamin A, K, potassium, phosphorus.
- Fiber and has hardly any calories.
Vima sliced carrots and diced carrots are available the whole year thanks to the freezing process that preserves their nutrients. We offer an excellent quality product harvested at its optimum ripening time and different European origins.
The advantage of Vima carrots is that being a frozen and blanched product allows us to shorten the preparation time. Blanching also helps to maintain the properties of carrots and reduces microorganisms.
It comes in individually frozen rolling pieces with a 10-25 mm diameter and 6 mm ± 0.5 mm thickness.
Available in:
- 1kg/32.5 OZ
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
Baby Carrots
Carrots are a plant of the family (Umbelliferae). A root vegetable. Roots are the edible part.
They can be found in many colors, including yellow, white, orange, red, and purple. Orange carrots get their bright color from beta carotene.
Carrots are:
- Rich in vitamins minerals and fiber and a great source of antioxidants.
- A particularly good source of beta carotene, vitamin K1, potassium.
- Mainly composed of water and carbs and extremely low in fat.
Vima Baby Carrots are available all year round. We offer an excellent quality product, harvested in different countries in Europe.
Frozen Baby Carrots are frozen quickly after being harvested; this helps preserve the minerals in the food.
Available in:
- 1kg/32.5 OZ
- 2.5kg
