What Fruit Is Best In June?

June is a highly anticipated month for many people, as it signifies the start of summer. Restaurants and at-home chefs alike may begin to switch up their usually prepared meals to incorporate more fruits that are currently in season. If you’re looking to do the same, our team at E. Armata Inc. is here to help. The next time you visit the Hunts Point Produce Market, we recommend that you consider purchasing any of the fruits that we have listed on our website.

Best Fruits In June:

One of the benefits that our team at E. Armata Inc. provides is the variety of fruits we grow and distribute. Due to our wide range of produce, we are always able to provide several fruits that are in-season at any time of the year. Eating fruits while they are in season is always the best option, and the options we list below are ones that you should be consuming now:

Watermelons.
Blackberries.
Blueberries.
Tomatoes.
Nectarines.
Peaches.

Why Eat These Fruits In June?

As a wholesale food distributor and a staple in the Hunts Point Produce Market, our team has curated relationships that allow us to distribute fresh fruit year-round. Eating locally in-season produce is better because:

Fruits that are eaten when in-season locally taste better during these months.
Fruits are at their most nutritious when they are in-season.
Purchasing fruits in-season can help reduce your carbon footprint.

Visit The Hunts Point Produce Market:

Trying to pick out fresh, quality produce can be a difficult task. When you want to provide your customers with nothing but the best ingredients, we recommend that you come to the Hunts Point Produce Market and look for our team at E. Armata Inc. A commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is engraved in our DNA, and we want you to spend June eating the best fruits possible.

Here at E. Armata Inc., we have some of the best fruits available year-round. To learn more about our company and what fruits you should be buying now, contact us today.

May is National Strawberry Month

Here at E. Armata Inc., a staple of the Hunts Point Produce Market, we’re letting our readers know that May is National Strawberry Month! If you’re one of the many consumers around the world who loves this delicious fruit, we implore you to join in on this celebration. We’ll share some of the many benefits that eating strawberries can bring, as well as some of the recipes associated with strawberries that you can incorporate into your meal plan.

Types Of Strawberries

At E. Armata Inc., we provide the Hunts Point Produce Market with a wide range of fruits and vegetables. Although many people may not know this, there any different types of strawberries to choose from when making a purchase. We’re proud to offer three different types, which include the following selections:

California strawberries.
Florida strawberries.
Mexican strawberries.

Health Benefits Of Eating Strawberries

Just like all other types of fruits and vegetables, consuming strawberries have many health benefits. Deciding to incorporate this fruit into your diet can have you living a healthier lifestyle than you had been previously. Since strawberries come into season in May, now is the perfect time to up your intake, as this is when they’ll hold their most nutritional value. The benefits of eating this fruit are plentiful, as they attribute the following:

Increase your HDL (good) cholesterol.
Decrease your blood pressure.
Help guard against certain types of cancers.
Contain antioxidants, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin C.

Delicious Recipes with Strawberries

What better way is there to celebrate National Strawberry Month than by cooking up some strawberry themed recipes? To make these recipes especially delicious, be sure to use strawberries that are distributed at the Hunts Point Produce Market. Some fun recipes that our team recommends include:

Strawberry Eton Mess.
Strawberry Shortcake.
Strawberry Graham-Galette.
Mochi Covered Strawberries.

E. Armata Inc.

E. Armata Inc. was built upon a continued value of providing all customers with the highest quality fruits and vegetables available. When you come to the Hunts Point Produce Market, you won’t be disappointed with what our company has to offer. To make the most out of National Strawberry Month, we recommend that you purchase some strawberries from our distribution services. To learn more about strawberries, or the other fruits and vegetables we handle, contact us today.

The Benefits Of Buying Produce In The Fall

It’s time to slip on your sweaters and hit your local market for the fall season. Every year, Americans celebrate fall traditions with apple or pumpkin picking. These fall traditions bring people together and encourage locals to buy from a market rather than a supermarket. At E. Armata Inc, located at the Hunts Point Produce Market, we want you to find nature’s perfect snack. Most of us pick up produce for the fall fun, but did you know buying from your local market has many benefits? Eating fresh veggies and fruits can help us maintain a healthy lifestyle. Here are some other facts about produce:

Apples can give you more energy than coffee: Consider replacing your morning cup of joe with an apple. Apples are packed with high amounts of nutrition that can keep you energized throughout the day. They are rich in carbohydrates, which most people think you can only find in bread or pasta. Carbohydrates are fuel for the brain, which breaks down into a sugar called glucose, giving you energy for the rest of the day.

Pumpkins and other produce can keep you hydrated: When the body gets dehydrated, we can get headaches, muscle aches, low blood pressure, and more. Pumpkins are 94 percent water, which is higher than the amount of water in watermelon. Other hydrating produce are strawberries, cantaloupe, peaches, oranges, and cucumbers.

The skin on a fruit or vegetable has the most nutrition: Produce like apples, carrots, and cucumbers lose their nutritional value when you peel off the skin. Most produce have large amounts of fiber-packed in the skin, which can benefit your digestive health. However, other produce like oranges, watermelon, and avocados need to be peeled. Still, their rinds or skin are packed in nutritional value.

Fall colors say a lot more than you think: Bright orange, red, dark greens, and even some purple vegetables can be packed with healthy nutrition. When carrots or pumpkins are bright orange, this tells us that they’re an excellent source of Vitamin A. Another example is dark green lettuce leaves, which are more nutritious than the lighter colored ones. Purple produce are also known for having cancer-fighting properties.

At E. Armata Inc, located at the Hunts Point Produce Market, we want you to stay informed about seasonal fruits and vegetables. Call us today or visit our market located in Bronx, New York to learn more about the benefits of produce!

Our Potato Assortment

Potatoes At The Hunts Point Produce Market

Solanum tuberosum, more commonly known as potatoes, are one of the most popular crops from around the world. Potatoes are often boiled, mashed, fried, steamed, and baked. Potatoes can definitely be considered a versatile vegetable. At E Armata Inc., located in Hunts Point Produce Market, we carry a wide variety of potatoes including, Eastern, Purple, Yukon gold, Idaho, Red, Rutabaga, Russet, White, and Yams. We are proud to receive our potatoes from the freshest growing regions throughout the year to ensure the highest quality produce. However, not all these potatoes are similar. Different types of potatoes have different qualities, as grouped below.

Potatoes can be grouped in different categories such as starchy, waxy, and all-purpose.

Starchy: Contains Russets, Idaho’s, and many Yam varieties, that are high in starch. They are ideal for baking, frying, boiling, and mashing because of their low-moisture, fluffy, and absorbent qualities. Starchy potatoes tend to not hold their shape after cooking.
Waxy: Unlike starchy potatoes, waxy potatoes do tend to hold their shape after cooking. Waxy potatoes are low in starch and high in sugar. They are good for boiling, roasting, and are commonly used in potato salad.
All-Purpose: These kinds of potatoes, such as Yukon golds, fall in the middle. They tend to have qualities of both starchy and waxy potatoes, making them less starchy but mildly fluffy and absorbent.

Not all potatoes in the same category are identical. Here is a list and description of some of the most popular potatoes:

Russet (Starchy): They are large, and have a mealy flesh with rough skin. Russets are best for mashing, frying, and baking. Russets are the best contender for homemade mashed potatoes, as they stay light and fluffy.
Yams (Starchy): These potatoes are sweet, and work best in baking, roasting, steaming, boiling, mashed, and pureed. Yams and sweet potatoes can even be used for desserts like muffins, pies, and bread.
Red (Waxy): These potatoes are small, have a waxy flesh, and are thin-skinned. They work best boiled, steamed, and even crispy roasted.
White (All-Purpose): White potatoes are a similar size to red, and have a yellow to white-colored flesh. These potatoes are commonly boiled, sautéed, and steamed. A popular white potato, Yukon Golds, known for their rich, creamy, buttery qualities are frequently baked, boiled, fried, or roasted.
Purple (All-Purpose): As the name suggests, purple potatoes have purple skin and a bright purple flesh. These potatoes can be boiled, roasted, steamed, and baking. Purple potatoes are high in antioxidants which come from the purple skin and flesh.

Potatoes can be a great addition to almost any meal due to how many different varieties there are and the multiple ways they can be prepared. We carry a wide variety of potatoes at E Armata Inc., located in Hunts Point Produce Market.

Mushrooms at the Hunts Point Produce Market

Our Mushroom Assortment At The Hunts Point Produce Market

Opinions on mushrooms tend to be polarizing: You either love them or hate them. But really, mushrooms are perhaps one of the best natural food groups out there! At E.Armata Inc, located at the Hunts Point Produce Market, we supply over a dozen different mushroom varieties, each of which are packed with their own health benefits and flavor. By working alongside the top growers and shippers worldwide, E. Armata Inc. provides the freshest and highest quality mushrooms for your enjoyment.

Benefits of Mushrooms:

Here are just a few of the reasons that you should cook with mushrooms.

They May Lower Blood Pressure

A great substitute for red meat in many recipes which has been linked to coronary heart disease.
Low in sodium.
Contains potassium which relaxes blood vessels and reduces pressure.

Strengthen Bones

High amounts of calcium
UVB mushrooms (those exposed to light during growth) contain vitamin D

Provides Protein & Immune Support

Great Vegetarian Protein Source
High in selenium – a powerful antioxidant that strengthens the immune system and protects cells

What mushrooms can be found at the Hunts Point Produce Market:

With year-round suppliers, we make sure that you have access to any kind of mushroom. Having such a large selection makes it easy to try new recipes and get creative with your next menu. You can purchase any of these items fresh at Hunts Point Produce Market.

White: The most common mushroom used for cooking, commonly used in soups, salads, or pizzas. White mushrooms have a mild taste, and can be consumed either raw or cooked.
Crimini: These mushrooms are young portabellas, or “baby bellas”, and are considerably darker, firmer, and more flavorful than white mushrooms.
Portabella: Popular in Italian cooking, these mushrooms make a great meat substitute and can be a great addition to sauces for pasta dishes.
Shiitake: These brown mushrooms have a rich, savory flavor and are prized for their generous nutritional value. Compounds found in these mushrooms can improve heart health, and boost immunity.
Oyster: Commonly found in Asian soups and stir-frys. Oyster mushrooms have a delicate flavor and are white, fan-shaped mushrooms.
Trumpet / King Oyster Cello: These mushrooms have a thick, meaty stem and are native to parts of Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Beech Brown: Having a sweet, nutty taste these mushrooms are popular in a variety of soups and stir-fries.
Beech White: When cooked, this mushroom has an impressive crunchy texture and rich nutty taste.
Enoki: Native in China, enoki mushrooms can be consumed raw or cooked. They have a unique look, having small, white caps attached to long, thin stems.
Maitake: These mushrooms are commonly sold in clusters due to their overlapping soft caps. Native in the northwestern United States and Japan, Maitake mushrooms have an earthy taste and aroma.
Porcini: One of the most popular wild mushrooms, porcini are reddish-brown in color and have a woodsy flavor and smooth texture.
Morels: This hard-to-find exotic mushroom has a unique meaty texture and nutty flavor, and is often served in expensive, fancy dishes.
Chanterelles: These golden mushrooms have a fleshy, rounded cap and are commonly served sautéd in butter.
Truffles: The black variety of truffles have a strong taste, similar to that of a black olive. The white variety of truffles are harder to find and are considered a luxury food item.
Lobster: These mushrooms have a similar color to cooked lobster meat, and even have a seafood-like aroma when cooked.

E. Armata Inc. is proud to carry all of these varieties at Hunts Point Produce Market. If you have any questions about our offerings, are interested in our wholesale delivery services, or want more information about us, be sure to contact us or visit us at Hunts Point Produce Market today.

Healthy Halloween Recipes For Kids and Adults

Halloween is just a few weeks away and it’s hard to not get carried away with all the candy and sweets. Having sweets during Halloween isn’t bad, but it’s super easy to make those snacks and desserts somewhat healthy. At E. Armata we care about your nutrition and we understand that sometimes it’s hard to stay on track during the holiday season, but with these recipes, we can show you how to still make fun, Halloween treats without completely sacrificing health. Halloween candy is mainly targeted at kids, but adults fall into it too which is why these recipes are great for kids and adults. If you are looking for healthy produce in the Hunts Point Produce Market, learn what our assortment can offer you during this spooky Month!

Check out these recipes:

Veggie Skeleton:

Vegetables look more fun and tasty when they’re in fun shapes. This recipe is super easy and diverse. It can also be made out of fruits too, whatever you decide! Essentially, you choose whatever fruits and/or vegetables you want and form them to look like a skeleton. A popular one is using carrots or celery sticks for the bones, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes for torso and feet, ranch dipping sauce cup for the head, and maybe some olives for the eyes. You can find all of these at E.Armata Inc, located at the Hunts Point Produce Market. Kids can be picky but they are more willing to try new things when they look fun and enjoyable.

Pumpkin Dippers:

This recipe is super easy and cute to make. Layer the bottom of the serving tray with hummus, plain or choice of flavor. Then cut carrots into circles, chop up small pieces of fresh parsley, and connect them with a toothpick. This makes them look like little “pumpkins” and become more appealing and festive than boring carrots. You can make as many as you need. They are healthy, unmessy and easy to make and eat. Hummus, carrots, and parsley are all good for you so this recipe promotes health without ruining flavor or appeal.

Banana Ghosts:

This treat is a little sweeter than the previous two and super easy to make. Start by peeling a few bananas and cutting them in half. Then, stick a popsicle stick into the flat part of the banana. For the face, you can use milk or dark chocolate chips and for the mouth use raisins (plain or chocolate covered). They’re quick, easy and your kids will love them! Find fresh bananas every day at E. Armata!

At E. Armata, we are family run and have been in business for over 100 years. Being a 4th generation business, we are one of the largest produce distributors in Hunts Point Produce Market. Our priority is fresh, quality produce for you and your family. We want our customers to live a healthy lifestyle, even during the holidays. We understand that it’s harder to do this during the holiday season and we’re here to guide you. We provide an ongoing list of healthy produce, recipes, and blogs that you can try at home to make your family live a better lifestyle. For more information, give us a call!