Guest guest Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 - Heritage Foods USA Celia Browne Tuesday, September 04, 2007 10:21 AM Paw Paws Are Ripe! Dear Heritage Foods Supporter, The pawpaw is the largest edible fruit that is native to the United States. Pawpaws are indigenous to 26 states in the US, in a range extending from northern Florida to southern Ontario and as far west as eastern Nebraska. They have provided delicious and nutritious food for Native Americans, European explorers, settlers and wild animals. They are still being enjoyed in modern America, chiefly in rural areas. There are more than 27 varieties currently available. The unique flavor of the fruit resembles a blend of various tropical flavors, including banana, pineapple and mango. The common names, ‘poor man’s banana,’ ‘American custard pie,’ and ‘Kentucky banana’ reflect these qualities. Pawpaw’s beautiful maroon colored flowers appear in the spring and turn into clusters of fruit that ripen during the fall. The Pawpaw harvest season is from late August to mid-October. Ripeness can be gauged by squeezing gently, as you would judge a peach. The flesh should be soft, and the fruit should have a strong but pleasant aroma. The skin color of ripe fruit on the tree ranges from green to yellow and dark flecks may appear as on bananas. The fully ripe pawpaws last only a few days at room temperature, but may be kept for a week in the refrigerator. Ripe pawpaw flesh, with skin and seeds removed, can be pureed, and the pulp or whole fruit may be frozen for later use. Never eat the skin or seeds. Pawpaws are a very nutritious fruit. They are high in vitamin C, magnesium, iron, copper and manganese. They are a good source of potassium and several essential amino acids and they also contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, calcium, phosphorous and zinc. Pawpaws contain these nutrients in amounts that are generally about the same as or greater than those found in bananas, apples and oranges. Most enthusiasts agree that the best way to enjoy pawpaws is to eat them raw after they are picked from trees and are perfectly ripe. Or simply cutting the fruit in half, and using a spoon, scoop out the flesh and discard the seeds. The flavor and custard-like texture make pawpaws a good substitute for bananas in almost any recipe. Hope you had a fantastic summer. PAWPAW FRUITShipped on Thursday to arrive on Friday, September 14 or September 21. 10 lbs of Pawpaws (about 12-15 fruit) - $107 including overnight shipping TURKEY PRICES Fresh Thanksgiving Heritage Turkey 8-10 lbs - $119 including delivery Fresh Thanksgiving Heritage Turkey 10.1-12 lbs - $129 including delivery Fresh Thanksgiving Heritage Turkey 12.1-14 lbs - $139 including delivery Fresh Thanksgiving Heritage Turkey 14.1-16 lbs - $159 including delivery Fresh Thanksgiving Heritage Turkey 16.1-18 lbs - $169 including delivery Fresh Thanksgiving Heritage Turkey 18.1-20 lbs - $179 including delivery Fresh Thanksgiving Heritage Turkey 20.1-22 lbs - $189 including delivery Fresh Thanksgiving Heritage Turkey 22.1-24 lbs - $199 including delivery Fresh Thanksgiving Heritage Turkey 24.1-26 lbs - $204 including delivery Fresh Thanksgiving Heritage Turkey 26plus lbs - $209 including delivery Order now at www.heritagefoodsusa.com Heritage Foods USAThe Source for Authentic American Heritage FoodsHeritage Foods USA has been featured as a Company of the Year in Bon Appetit, House & Garden, Newsweek, Saveur Magazine and The New York Times Magazine. Please do not reply to this e-mail. For more information, contact us at: http://www.heritagefoodsusa.com 212.980.6603 info If you wish to be removed from our mailing list, please -- This message has been scanned by LastSpam e-mail security service. Ce message a été vérifié par le service de sécurité pour courriels LastSpam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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