Produce Distributors in Massachusetts

Everything You Need To Know About Stone Fruits

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Earmata Inc. is one of the leading produce distributors in Massachusetts that sources fresh produce globally. Our fruit department’s diverse sources of produce allow us to provide quality varieties of fruit for our customers year-round, including delicious stone fruits. There is an exciting variety within the stone fruit family, and a few might surprise you. Continue reading below to find out everything you need to know about stone fruits. 

Everything You Need To Know About Stone Fruits

Peaches, cherries, apricots, and nectarines: what do all of these delicious fruits have in common? They’re stone fruits. Stone fruits are a family of fruits that get their name from the pit or “stone” in their center that is actually a large seed. There is a wide variety of stone fruits available, but some of the most popular fruits available through our produce distributors in Massachusetts include:

  • Peaches.
  • Plums.
  • Nectarines.
  • Mangoes.
  • Cherries.
  • Apricots.
  • Olives.
  • Lychees.

When Are Stone Fruits Ripe?

Stone fruits tend to be fleshy and have thin skins that can be smooth or fuzzy. Every stone fruit is different, but you will know when they are ripe when their flesh becomes slightly softened, and they no longer have green skin. Nectarines and peaches can take up to four days to ripen if you buy them while their flesh is still firm. You can tell when they’re ready for eating when there is some give when you gently squeeze the fruit. Cherries don’t ripen anymore after they are harvested, so you can enjoy them right away! 

Are Stone Fruits Healthy?

Stone fruits are a healthy and delicious snack that packs a potent nutritional punch. These vibrant fruits are rich in dietary fiber, potassium, antioxidants, and vitamins. You can enjoy stone fruits on their own or add them to your salads, smoothies, or desserts! 

Contact Our Produce Distributors in Massachusetts

Be sure to check out the delicious stone fruits available from our produce distributors in Massachusetts at E. Armata Inc. Our fruit department is one of our flagship programs, and we have fostered loyal relationships with our customers, growers, and shippers for generations. To learn more about our stone fruit offerings or for general inquiries, be sure to contact E. Armata Inc. today!

Roasted Beet Salad

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Recipe courtesy of eatingwell.com

Ingredients 

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

 

Rinse beets well. Cut off the greens, then cut the leaves off the stalks. Set the leaves and stalks aside. Remove excess papery skin from garlic head without separating the cloves, then cut the head in half horizontally.

 

Toss the beets, garlic, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small baking pan, such as a bread pan. Cover with foil. Roast until tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let cool slightly.

 

Step 4

Whisk vinegar and sugar in a medium bowl. Squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins into the bowl. Peel and dice the beets; add to the bowl. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

 

Step 5

Finely chop the beet stalks and very thinly slice the greens; place in a large bowl. Scoop the beets from the pickling liquid with a slotted spoon and add to the bowl. Drizzle the beet mixture with 1/4 cup of the pickling liquid. Add walnuts, onion, dill, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and gently toss to combine.

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Banana Benefits For Men

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Bananas are an incredibly delicious, convenient, and healthy snack, but did you know that their benefits go beyond great flavor? Once you open up that banana peel, you’ll find that they are packed with nutrients that are especially beneficial for men. Whether you like green bananas or the classic yellow, you’re bound to reap some benefits. At E. Armata Inc., our food distributors in NYC provide fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables to our customers all year round. Continue reading to discover some of the benefits of eating a banana for a man! 

Health Benefits of Bananas

The banana is a sweet, tropical fruit that is enjoyed worldwide that is best enjoyed when you eat a ripe banana. Aside from their sweet taste, bananas are well-loved because of their numerous health benefits. They are rich in potassium, fiber, vitamins, and minerals and are very low in calories. Men can potentially experience several benefits when they eat bananas as part of their regular diet. Here is a list of those benefits compiled by our food distributors in NYC:

  • Improves Heart Health – The magnesium, potassium, and vitamin content all support good heart health. Bananas’ low sodium and high potassium content can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. They help lower blood sugar levels, lower your risk for type 2 diabetes, and can reduce high blood pressure.
  • Good Source of Dietary Fiber – Bananas are high in fiber, and fiber keeps your digestive system running properly. Fiber can also help keep you feeling full for longer, which can decrease your chances of overeating. 
  • Manages Stress and Improves Mood – Bananas contain tryptophan, the amino acid that changes to serotonin in the body. Serotonin elevates your mood. If you are stressed, the body can deplete your potassium supply. Bananas can keep you healthy during stressful periods. 
  • Improves Libido – Potassium is an essential nutrient found in bananas that boosts testosterone production and a study suggested that it can help improve libido. 
  • Promotes Weight Loss – Bananas have several attributes that make them a weight-loss-friendly fruit. Bananas are low-calorie and packed with fiber and other nutrients that help you feel full, keep your blood sugar balanced and burn fat for energy. 

Contact Our Food Distributors in NYC

At E. Armata Inc., our food distributors in NYC work with the top produce brands in the industry. As a family-owned and operated business, we strive to maintain family values by prioritizing customer care and service. Our fruit department has a full line of tropical fruits imported from quality growers in Central and South America that can be shared right here in the United States. Be sure to contact E. Armata Inc. today to learn more about our tropical fruit department or for general inquiries.

Halloween Apple Bites Recipe

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Recipe Courtesy Fork and Beans

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cut the middles out of each quarter of the apple to create a mouth. It does not need to be perfect; you are filling this gap with sunbutter so if you cut too deep, it’s easily covered.
  2. Coat the inside of the cut gap with a filling of sunflower butter.
  3. Place 4 sunflower seeds on the top of the “mouth” for the teeth.
  4. Place 1 sliced strawberry inside the mouth for the tongue.
  5. “Glue” each eye above the mouth with a dab of sunbutter to stick.
  6. Serve with a smile.

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Honey-Mustard Chicken and Apples

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Recipe Courtesy Of The Food Network Kitchen

Photo Courtesy Of Food Network Magazine

Total Time – 40 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, cut into large chunks
  • 2 cooking apples (such as Cortland), cut into chunks
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons honey mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In the meantime, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook until golden, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook 2 to 3 more minutes, then transfer to a plate. Leave two tablespoons of pan juices on the skillet for step 2.
  2. Add the apples and onion to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until slightly softened, for about four minutes. Mix the broth with the mustard, then add to the skillet and bring to a boil. Arrange the chicken, skin-side up, in the skillet. Transfer to the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Mix the flour and butter to form a paste. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken, onion, and apples to plates. Bring the pan juices to a simmer, whisk in about half of the butter-flour mixture and boil to thicken for about 2 minutes. Continue to cook, adding more of the butter-flour mixture as needed to make a slightly thick gravy. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken and sprinkle with parsley.