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Quick Lemon Pulp: Preserves and Jam Recipes
Lemon, known for its tangy and refreshing flavor, is perfect for making preserves and jams that add a vibrant touch to your meals. Here are three simple recipes to make the most of lemon pulp.
Banana: A Gastronomic Treasure in Local Tradition
In Ecuador, the banana, locally known as "guineo" or "plátano," is much more than just a simple fruit. It is an essential ingredient in the national cuisine and plays a prominent role in various traditional dishes that reflect the country’s rich gastronomic culture.
Advances in Cocoa Production and Processing in Ecuador
Ecuador, a leading global producer of fine and aromatic cocoa, has made significant strides in production and processing. These advancements are enhancing the quality of Ecuadorian cocoa and transforming agricultural practices and the crop's socioeconomic impact.
Passion Fruit: Different Varieties and Cultivation
Passion fruit, also known as Passiflora edulis, comes in several varieties that differ in color, flavor, and size. These differences affect their culinary uses, benefits, and cultivation. Here are the main varieties detailed.
Dragon Fruit: Pollination, Cultivation, and Nutritional Value
Dragon fruit has nocturnal flowers that open at dusk and are primarily pollinated by bats and hawk moths. In some cases, they can also be pollinated by bees.
Ecuador's Hawaiian PLANTAIN: Cultivation and Market
The Hawaiian Plantain is a variety of plantain cultivated in Ecuador and other Latin American countries. Here is relevant information about this fruit in Ecuador.
Passion Fruit: History, Uses, and Benefits
Passion fruit, also known as maracuyá, has an interesting history dating back to pre-Columbian times in South America. Originally cultivated in tropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, indigenous peoples used it for both its fruit and medicinal properties.
Pre-Hispanic food that prevents diabetes
Guanabana, an edible tropical fruit, is known for its fibrous white pulp and over 100 smooth, black seeds. Its flavor combines sweet and acidic notes, akin to a mix of strawberry and pineapple or mango and pineapple. This fruit is encased in a thin, tough, bright green skin adorned with soft spines pointing towards the fruit's tip.
Lemon Pie Delights: Perfect Sweetness and Citrus Balance
Today we dive into the delightful world of one of the most tempting and refreshing creations: lemon pie. From its crunchy biscuit base to its irresistible lemon filling, this culinary masterpiece has captured hearts and palates around the world.
Cacao Fair will generate $15 million
The National Cacao and Chocolate Fair, known as Chokao, aims to generate business worth around $15 million. Organized by the National Association of Cacao Exporters of Ecuador (Anecacao), it will take place from September 10th to 12th, 2024, in the province of Guayas.
Dragon Fruit Salad: A Refreshing Burst of Flavors
Welcome to an exotic and delightful journey through the marvelous fruit known as Dragon Fruit. Also called "dragon fruit" because of its striking exterior and smooth interior, Dragon Fruit is much more than just a simple fruit. In addition to its fascinating appearance, Dragon Fruit offers a burst of sweet and refreshing flavor, along with a host of health benefits.
Soursop: Health and Flavor in a Fruit
The pulp of soursop is the soft, edible tissue found inside the fruit of the soursop (Annona muricata), also known as graviola. This fruit is native to Central and South America and is known for its sweet and slightly acidic flavor, as well as its distinctive aroma.
Ecuador's Key Lime: A Culinary Gem
In Ecuador, the cultivation of key lime is not as widespread as in other countries in the region, although the fruit is known and appreciated for its distinctive flavor and versatility in cooking.
What are the challenges for exporting Dragon fruit to China?
The general manager of Dario's Fruit, Dario Pavón Coloma, expressed his enthusiasm for the recent opening of the Chinese market for dragon fruit exports from Ecuador.
Ecuador promotes the Cocoa Origin Route
On March 15th, 2024, in cities like Quito, Loja, and Guayaquil, various stakeholders including entrepreneurs, archaeologists, tour guides, and chocolate producers gathered to strengthen the Cocoa Origin Route, a crucial project for Ecuador's international projection.
Passion fruit: a fruit with extensive benefits, yet under-consumed
The passion fruit, is a nutrient-rich product that is not widely consumed by the public. Specialists recommend incorporating it more into daily diets.
Ecuador: at the Fifth World Cocoa Summit in Belgium
The Fifth World Cocoa Summit in Brussels, Belgium, features the participation of an Ecuadorian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Agricultural Productive Development, Esteban del Hierro.
Exploring Fruit Treasures: Ecuador's Exotic Exports
Discover the wide range of exotic fruits exported by Ecuador, a country globally recognized for its high-quality fruit production. We will explore the unique characteristics of these fruits, their health benefits, and the international markets where they are highly sought after.
Cocoa Gastronomic Tourism In Ecuador
Cocoa tourism in Ecuador has been gaining popularity in recent years, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in cocoa culture from plantation to chocolate making.
Driving Ecuador's Lemon Economy
The lemon is an important product for the Ecuadorian economy and is exported to various countries around the world. Here is information about the export of lemon as an Ecuadorian product.