Kale and Brussel Sprouts Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated finely
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large bunches of kale (approximately 1 1/2 pounds total), discard center stem leaving thinly sliced leaves.
  • 12 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed, finely grated or shredded with a knife
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/3 cup almonds with skins, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup finely grated Pecorino

Method

  1. Ahead of time: Prepare kale mixture, dressing, and toasted almonds eight hours prior. Chill dressing and kale mixture separately.  Cover almonds and let stand in room temperature.
  2. Mix lemon juice, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Stir items until blended and set mixture aside.
  4. Add thinly sliced kale and brussel sprouts into a large bowl.
  5. Measure ½ cup oil into a cup. Stir almonds with 1 tbsp of oil from the cup in a small skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, until the almonds are golden brown
  6. Transfer nuts to paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle almonds lightly with salt.
  7. With the oil remaining in the cup, mix it into the original lemon-juice mixture. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  8. Add dressing and cheese to kale mixture and toss until coated.  Season with salt and pepper and garnish with almonds.

Our Commitment to Food Safety

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E. Armata Inc.- Our Commitment to Food Safety

At E. Armata Inc., we take pride in being one of the best providers of high-quality produce at the Hunts Point Market. Food safety and quality control are important in preventing food-borne illnesses such as Escherichia coli O157, Shigella, and Yersinia.  At E. Armata Inc., we are GMP-certified as well as a recipient of a 100 percent superior rating through the FDA’s Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). Our commitment to food safety is evidenced by the practices we’ve implemented. Below are a few ways our team at E. Armata Inc. supplies produce of the highest quality:

We Receive Shipments Daily

We receive fresh shipments daily into our facility and ensure enough time for proper inspection and food quality assessment.  This guarantees proper cleanliness and optimizes quality to our customers. We are diligent about the inspection process and take the time to review all products being shipped out to our customers before delivery.  All of our quality teams are staffed and managed in-house at E. Armata Inc. and we take pride in offering the freshest produce to our clients.

Temperature-Controlled Trucks

We use temperature-controlled trucks to ensure all products are delivered fresh. This method limits contamination of harmful bacteria and pollution to the products during transport.  For example, increased humidity causes increased the risk of spore and fungi production on fruits and vegetables. Our temperature-controlled trucks are chilled to the optimal temperature to ensure safe and quality delivery of products to our customers.

We Keep Thorough Track Of Our Products

At E. Armata Inc., we specifically keep track of all the fresh food products we receive by immediately uploading a picture of them as they are delivered onto our iPad tracking system.  This means that we take the extra time to ensure all deliverables are up-to-date in our system to ensure quality.

We Employ an Experienced Quality Control Team

Our employees are trained in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) quality control.  This process consists of seven principles: hazard analysis, identifying critical control points, determining critical limits, monitoring critical points, establishing corrective actions, developing record-keeping procedures, and establishing verification procedures. If you are looking for a produce distributor at the Hunts Point market, our team at E. Armata Inc. is experienced in providing the highest quality to our end consumers.

Our Inspectors Are USDA-Trained

Our inspectors are trained by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service inspection standards, which is a nationally recognized agency that provides the standardization, testing, and grading of all food products sold in the US.  This means that at E. Armata Inc you can rest assured that we are trained to provide our customers with high-quality produce.

Contact us if you are interested in our wholesale services delivering the freshest food and vegetable products possible. We ensure quality control of the highest standards and we have the experience behind it. If you are looking for a produce distributor at the Hunts Point market, reach out to us at E. Armata Inc. today!  

E.Armata Inc

The New York Produce Show – 2018

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Our first time exhibiting at The New York Produce Show – 2018 was a success! Thank you to everyone who visited our booths. It was a great meeting with those who make doing business a pleasure year-round as well as the new relationships we formed. Having the opportunity to showcase our brand new website, tropicals department, and E. Armata brand labels as our long-standing relationships with growers and shippers have enabled us to carry an extensive assortment of products year-round.

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New York Produce Show
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New York Produce Show
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New York Produce Show

Facts About the Hunts Point Market – New York Produce

  • Hunts Point Market began in 1962 in the south Bronx. Starting at just 40 acres, space is now 60 acres long and covers approximately 700,000 square feet of refrigeration. The market contains seven refrigerated and freezer buildings that are governed by the United States Department of Agriculture.
  • In June of 2011, the City of New York and the New York City Economic Development Corp. (NYCEDC) agreed to extend the Hunts Point Market lease by three years. Their support was very significant for the growth and the history of Hunts Point Market.
  • The NYCEDC continued to work with the Hunts Point Terminal Produce Cooperative to develop a more long-term and modernized facility.
  • The City and the State agreed to contribute money and work with the Produce Cooperative to secure additional third-party sources of funding.
  • Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market, aka “The Market,” is responsible for 60% of the daily stock for all of New York City’s residents. The market is also is responsible for feeding 30 million people within the region.
  • The Hunts Point Market is made up of 3 separate markets:
    • Hunts Point Cooperative Meat Market
    • Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market
    • New Fulton Fish Market.

Who We Are:

E. Armata Inc, a New York Produce Distributor operates out of Hunts Point Market, New York as a 4th generation wholesaler. We work with growers and shippers to sell to a variety of grocers, institutional/restaurant suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers. Our top priority is to ensure that our customers are provided with the best quality product and service possible.

What We Believe:

As a family-run fruit and produce wholesaler, our mission is to provide our customers with the best fruit and produce. Our focus is to continue to build strong relationships with our grower/shippers, customers, and employees. We place value on having the highest quality products, rewarding integrity, and providing customers with the best produce and service.

If you are interested in learning more about us and our history, contact us today!