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Mushroom
Mushrooms are a type of fungus that pertain to the Agaricales family. The edible parts are the hat and the foot.
Mushrooms are the most cultivated type fungus for culinary use.
Mushrooms stand out nutritionally for being a product low in fat that also has:
- Minerals: calcium, iron, potassium, and phosphorous.
- Vitamins: K and B3.
- Fiber.
Vima canned mushrooms are selected at their optimal maturation period when they are sterilized and packaged. Their canning allows them to maintain their nutrients and qualities for long periods without the need for refrigeration.
Vima offers its whole and rolled mushrooms in a wide variety of ways. Being a prepared product, they are always ready for consumption.
Available in:
Laminated
- 280g jar
- 2840g can
Whole
- 280g jar
Octopus
Octopus is a cephalopod with eight arms, not tentacles, lined with suction cups. They have almost entirely soft bodies with no internal skeleton. They are found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate waters around the world.
Highly intelligent, sharp eyesight, an outstanding sense of touch, and have built-in defense mechanisms.
Nutritionally is a complete food, highlighting:
- High mineral content, standing out zinc.
- High protein intake.
- Vitamins A, E, C, B1, B2, B3, B5.
- Low cholesterol content.
Typical in Mediterranean cuisines. Vima Octopus is presented in many forms, to satisfy every customer need as the octopus is versatile.
Octopus can be tough and is best tenderized by boiling in water before preparation.
Precious seafood in many parts of the world. It can be eaten raw, cooked, dried, or smoked.
Available as:
Whole Octopus
- Tray 1200-2000g, boxes 17kg / 37lb approx.
Cooked Octopus Tentacle
- Tray 10.05 OZ / 300g, box 10kg / 22lb
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
Oyster
Oysters are bivalve mollusk in the family Ostreidae, and there are some 200 species worldwide. They are filter feeders that absorb their food by pumping water through their systems and extracting the small organisms they need.
Oysters have a sweet and mild flavor; they should be plump, have a good color and smell of the sea.
Oysters are:
- Low in calories.
- Rich in iron and vitamin A, B, and E.
- Have a decent amount of Omega-3 fatty acids.
Vima presents the Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea Gigas), a product from France whole with both shells on. It has thrived almost everywhere in the world wherever it was introduced, thus making the name somewhat confusing.
They are harvested year-round. Grown on managed sea beds and collected in traditional ways using small boats, tongs, and small dredges. It is the most widely farmed oyster in the world.
Typically eaten raw, oysters can be prepared in many ways, including baked, broiled, boiled, fried, grilled, roasted, smoked, and steamed. They require very little cooking and are a real delicacy.
Available in:
- IQF, bulk pack, 10kg box
Pears in syrup
Pears in syrup are a preparation initially used to preserve the fruits. It is the result of cooking pears in a sugary syrup, which ultimately allows them to be preserved for long periods.
It’s usually eaten for dessert or as an accompaniment to sweets and cakes.
Nutritionally, the peach in syrup provides carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals typical of this fruit.
Vima pears in syrup are made with 100% natural seasonal fruits and are ideal as a dessert or accompaniment to sweets and cakes.
Vima offers its peaches in syrup in different formats to meet the needs of any consumer or hospitality professional.
Available in:
- 425g
- 3000g
Pepper
The pepper is a Solanaceae family climbing plant whose edible part is the fruit.
Native to America, its cultivation and consumption has been and is currently spreading throughout the world.
Nutritionally this vegetable gives us:
- Minerals: potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Vitamins: C, K, and B6.
- Lycopene.
- Fiber.
Canned Vima peppers are selected at their optimal ripening period when they are then sterilized and packaged. Their canning allows them to maintain their nutrients and qualities for long periods without the need for refrigeration.
Being a prepared product, they are always ready to consume.
We have two varieties of peppers, both canned and ready to eat:
- Red pepper. Fleshy and juicy, often used as an accompaniment for roasts and stews.
- Piquillo pepper. Made of finer but more consistent meat that makes it suitable for filling or as an accompaniment.
Available as:
Red pepper
- 390g can
- 2500g can
Piquillo pepper
- 390g can
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil is a vegetable oil made from pressed seeds of sunflowers.
It’s a very popular oil for cooking. It’s very nutrient-dense, loaded with vitamin E and omega 6 fats, and naturally free from trans-fats as it is a good source of mono and polyunsaturated fats.
It has a high heat tolerance and minimal flavor, which doesn’t impart its flavor into foods.
Vima Sunflower Oil is Made in Spain.
It is an excellent all-purpose oil because it can withstand high cooking temperatures suitable for any meat, fish, or pasta dish.
Available in:
- 1L
Tomato Paste
Tomato Paste is a concentrate made from tomatoes used as a base to prepare other dishes.
Tomato Paste is a good source of vitamin C, K1, B9, and an excellent source of minerals, especially potassium.
The amount of Lycopene, which is one of the most abundant plant compounds in tomatoes and found in high concentration in tomato paste, is very noteworthy.
Vima Tomato Paste is made from selected tomatoes with a Brix of 28-30%.
Available in:
- Mini bag 50g
- Can 14 Oz / 400g
- Can 105.8 Oz / 6.6lb / 3kg
Whole Peeled Tomato
The tomato is the fruit of the tomato plant. Although being a fruit, it is generally eaten and prepared like a vegetable.
Tomatoes can come in a variety of colors, yellow, green, and red are the most common.
It’s a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.
The water content of tomatoes is about 95%, while the other 5% consists of carbohydrates and fiber.
Vima Whole Peeled Tomatoes are selected at their optimum ripening time; they are peeled, sterilized, and canned in their juice.
Available in:
- Can 4000g