Our Year Round Tropicals Assortment

AdminFebruary 21, 2019

E. Armata Inc. is a family run business that was one of the first 128 companies to move into the Hunts Point market. Over the years, their core values of honor, quality, and hard work have helped them to grow their inventory while also providing top quality produce to NYC. At E. Armata Inc., our top priority is customer care and service. This is why we strive to provide not only top quality but a variety of produce for our customers. Since we’ve expanded our facility, we’ve imported a full line of tropical fruits and vegetables from South America. By increasing our assortment, we’ve been able to provide a fresh supply of tropical produce daily for our diverse consumers.

Benefits of Tropical Fruits:

Tropical fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals that are super healthy! While most people believe tropical fruits are only fresh in the summer, that’s not the case. When shopping with E.Armata Inc. at the Hunts Point Market, you can get fresh tropical produce even in the winter! The health benefits of tropical produce are endless. Just to name a few, here are some reasons you should stock the fridge with some of your tropical favorites:

They include protein-digesting enzymes that can help reduce inflammation
They include about ⅓ of your daily vitamin B6 needs
They’re able to reduce the risk of certain cancers
They offer a fresh dose of Vitamin C
They have high levels of antioxidant phenolic compounds that are good for your kidneys

What tropicals can be found at the Hunts Point Market:

At E. Armata Inc. we work towards achieving our goal of complete customer satisfaction every day. By providing a high-quality line of tropical produce year-round, we’re able to offer more than our competition. With our regularly fresh selection, everyone should be able to have tropical fruits and veggies in their kitchen. When you shop or order from E.Armata Inc. at the Hunts Point market you’ll be able to purchase some of these tropicals, while also obtaining their many health benefits:

Yellow and Green Bananas
- Bananas are loaded with vitamins A, B, C, Potassium, and the amino acid Tryptophan.
Aloe Vera Leaves
Avocados
- Filled with good fats, as well as vitamins C, E, B, potassium, and omega-3’s.
Taro Root
Coconuts
- The white flesh of the coconut is filled with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.
- Their water is also filled with electrolytes
Yuca
Papaya
- A rich source of vitamins, fiber, and carotene that all aid in the digestion process.

If you’re looking for fresh produce, especially tropicals, then E. Armata Inc. is the place to go. With a growing variety of produce, there’s nothing you can’t find. Contact us at the Hunts Point market to learn more!

Pairing Fruits with Salads

E. Armata TeamJuly 12, 2018

Salads are a healthy and delicious way to provide your body with a slew of essential vitamins and minerals. Pairing your salads with ingredients like protein, cruciferous vegetables, and even fruits can help amp up the volume of flavors in your lunch. It can be hard to know which fruits and vegetables to pair together because you don’t want to ruin your flavor profile, so we are here to help. At E. Armata, a produce distributor in NYC, we can provide you with an ample fruit and vegetable selection to help enhance your salads.

Healthy salad pairing ideas

Tomato with basil
- Basil is a common herb that is used in many different dishes including salads.
- Tomato and basil complement each other in a unique and savory way. The sweetness of the tomato perfectly complements the fresh herbal taste of the basil in a way that will refresh your palate.
- This a common pairing that you might find at your local Italian restaurant, as both basil and tomatoes are a staple of Italian foods.

Avocado and tomato
- Avocados and tomatoes are a great pair for your salad due to the unique, almost buttery consistency and very mild flavor of an avocado and the sweetness and crunchiness of a tomato. Together, these two are an unstoppable eat!

Strawberries and spinach
- Raw spinach has just enough of a leafy taste to it that it won’t overpower the bold strawberry flavor.
- Strawberries provide essential vitamin C while spinach provides essential protein to your salad.
- This is another common salad pairing that you might find in a restaurant during the summertime when strawberries are in season.
- At E. Armata, a produce distributor in NYC, we only offer the freshest ingredients that can be used in salads.

Fig and Avocado
- Figs are a delicious fruit that offer a jam-like flavor and texture, while avocados provide the “creamy” factor to your salad.
- Adding these two to your summer salad will give you just enough of a boost in flavor to satisfy you.

These four are all great salad pairings, but they are not the only ones. Visit our website to learn more about our produce distributor in NYC today!

Keep Your Fruits And Vegetables Fresh During The Summer

E. Armata TeamJune 19, 2018

Fresh Summer Fruits and Vegetables

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Summer is the best time for many of your favorite fruits and vegetables. However, keeping them fresh in the heat during the summer months can be difficult. The best way to ensure you will enjoy fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables all summer long is to get your produce from a trusted source. E. Armata Inc. is a family run fruit and produce wholesaler in the Hunts Point Market committed to providing the best quality products available to all of our customers.

Fruit

From peaches to blueberries to watermelon, summer is the optimal time for many of your favorite fruits. Here are some tips to help you keep your fruit fresh as long as possible.

Melons – If you have a melon that is ready to eat but don’t want to cut into it quite yet, store it in the fridge. Melons can keep about 10 days in cold temperatures, not to mention biting into a cold melon adds a satisfying crunch.
Peaches and Nectarines – Peaches and nectarines are fun additions to tasty desserts and a great on-the-go snack. They should be bought firm and kept at room temperature.
Berries – Berries are as delicious as they are delicate. To delay mold and mushiness berries often succumb to, do not wash them until the moment you want to eat them. A quick soak in hot water can also help destroy bacteria and mold spores.
Apples – In the summer, apples should be stored in the fridge but in the fall, they should remain out on the counter.

Vegetables

Follow these tips to protect your vegetables from the destructive heat and humidity during the summer months and contact E. Armata at Hunts Point Market to get the highest quality products available for your store or restaurant.

Avocados – In warm weather, avocados will ripen even faster than usual. However, do not store them in the fridge unless they are cut. Squirt some lime or lemon juice and cover with plastic wrap to prolong its freshness.
Corn – Store your corn in the fridge in a plastic bag with the husk on, but cut off the shank. The corn will remain fresh for about two days
Broccoli & Lettuce – Keep your greens as crisp as possible by wrapping them in tin foil before storing them in the fridge.
Peppers – Keep your peppers unwashed, in a plastic bag in the fridge for optimal crispness.

Fresh produce is essential to a healthy diet and using these tips will ensure you get the most out of the delicious fruits and vegetables summer has to offer. Another way is to be certain you are getting the freshest produce available. E. Armata, Inc. is a 4th generation wholesaler in the Hunts Point Market, New York. Working directly with grower/ shippers guarantees the best quality products on the market. Call us today at (718-991-5600) to learn more.

How To Select The Perfect Avocado

E. Armata TeamJune 1, 2018

Summer is the best time for a very popular super-food: avocado. Avocado is delicious on toast, in a salad, on a burger, in a smoothie and of course in guacamole. As delicious as avocados can be, they can also be very temperamental, sometimes only staying fresh for a day or two. The best way to ensure you will enjoy fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables all summer long is to get your produce from a trusted source. E. Armata Inc. is a family run fruit and produce wholesaler in Hunts Point Market committed to providing the best quality products available to all of their customers.

How to pick the perfect avocado

It can be difficult to tell when an avocado is ready to eat. One reason for that is because avocados do not ripen until they are harvested. If you are shopping a few days in advance, buying an avocado that is not yet ripe is your best bet. There are two main factors that determine the ripeness of an avocado:

Color – darker avocados are usually riper than lighter green avocados.
Pressure – gently squeezing an avocado can tell you if it is ready to eat. If the avocado does not give at all it may not be ripe yet. If it feels mushy or soft, it may be overripe. A perfectly ripe avocado will give a little bit when squeezed, but not change shape.

Once you get home

If you are not planning on eating your avocado immediately, there are some ways to slow down the ripening process so that your avocados won’t go bad before you get to eat them. In warm weather, avocados will ripen even faster than usual. However, do not store them in the fridge unless they are cut. Squirt some lime or lemon juice and cover with plastic wrap to prolong its freshness.

Apart from being delicious, avocados have numerous health benefits. Avocados contain more potassium than bananas, they are high in fiber and antioxidants, and may even help prevent cancer. Avocados, like all produce are best fresh. Now more than ever it is important to be sure you are getting the freshest produce available for your restaurant or store. E. Armata, Inc. is a 4th generation wholesaler in the Hunts Point Market, New York. Working directly with grower/ shippers guarantees the best quality products on the market. Call us today at (718-991-5600) to learn more.