Deliciously preserve your GreenPoint’s produce

Deliciously preserve your GreenPoint’s produce Preserving high-quality produce for longer to avoid waste is beneficial for anyone in the produce industry. Fortunately, there are methods to improve taste and longevity.Preservation with honey or sugar was well known to the earliest cultures and is widely used around the world. In addition, pickling was a necessity throughout history, as it was the best way to preserve food.Preservation methods are versatile enough to allow the exploration of creative flavour combinations. Adding jam or pickled items to your menu can elevate your restaurant offerings. The perfect name for a veggie that can easily be consumed right after being cultivated. We’ve previously explored different techniques to preserve our fruits and vegetables for longer. From regulating fridge temperature to learning new storage methods, these techniques preserve the texture and freshness of produce. Even though these tips extend the shelf life of produce, other approaches add flavours, such as pickling and jam-making.These preservation methods have similarities and differences. Starting with...
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Keep your Fruits and Vegetables Fresh for Longer.

Keep your Fruits and Vegetables Fresh for Longer. Avoiding waste in food and money is crucial when it comes to a sustainable business. Turns out, this can easily be achieved by following certain techniques.The amount of oxygen food is exposed to is directly proportional to a decrease in nutritional value and a shorter lifespan. Storing it in airtight containers or bags can extend its durability and flavor for longer.Temperature plays a crucial factor in keeping produce fresh for longer. Adjusting the temperature around 4 to 5ºC can help slow down the decomposition process of produce. Summer is a great season to enjoy the variety of produce GreenPoint has to offer. However, between daily tasks and the heat of the season, we often forget what we have stored in the fridge, resulting in our fruits and vegetables deteriorating quickly. Our experts have gathered some tips to help you store your fresh produce for a longer period of time in order to avoid waste...
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SQUASH, SIGNATURE PRODUCE FROM GREENPOINT

Squash, Signature Produce From Greenpoint The squash family, commonly referred to as gourds, pumpkins, or squashes, originated in the New World, primarily in Mexico, with a grand variety of different species.There are around 20 species of wild squash in America from the genus Cucurbita family. Most of the domesticated squash we enjoy today came from merely five species (Cucurbita argyrosperma, Cucurbita ficifolia, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moscha, and Cucurbita pepo). The perfect name for a veggie that can easily be consumed right after being cultivated. The word squash comes from the semantic change of the word askutasquash, from the Narragansett Native American Tribe, which means “eaten raw or uncooked”. Squash was discovered by Europeans in the late 16th century. However, squash was already widely cultivated and appreciated by native Americans. In those days, squashes were baked, cut, and drenched in animal fat, maple syrup, and honey. It is believed that squash is one of the oldest crops on earth. Their domestication dates back around 8,000 years, 4,000...
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