Oca (also known in New Zealand as Yams) are approximately the size of a thumb or slightly bigger. They can be apricot, yellow or the traditional red colour, with a slightly shiny, ribbed surface. Oca have a somewhat zesty yet sweet flavour, with the yellow variety being sweeter than the red.
Oca is one of the highest vegetable sources of carbohydrate and energy. They are a good source of essential amino acids, pro-vitamin A (from beta-carotene), potassium, vitamin C and B6. Yellow-orange varieties indicate the presence of carotenoids, whilst the red skins and specks in the flesh indicate the presence of anthocyanins. Oca have a low Glycemic Index making them ideal for diabetics.
Pack: 5kg box
Variety: Red | Apricot | Yellow
New Zealand blackcurrants are delicious and extremely nutritious. The combination of our pristine environment, our climate, high ultraviolet light intensity, and specially bred varieties produce berries rich in colour and flavour and high in anthocyanins, antioxidants, and vitamin C.
Acknowledged as a ‘superfood’ there is solid scientific research showing that New Zealand blackcurrants provide a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including:
As one of the leading blackcurrant exporters in New Zealand, we are integrated with the Tavendale Family, New Zealand’s largest commercial blackcurrant grower based in Ashburton, Mid Canterbury. The Tavendale’s grow 170 ha of blackcurrants, as well as redcurrants and organic blackcurrants.
We also have access to supply from a number of other growers / packers and work closely with the industry as a whole.
We currently export Blackcurrants in the below product forms, however we are always willing to explore alternative sizes or forms should you have other specifications or a new concept.
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