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Belongs to the ginger family and can be used fresh. Its active ingredient is curcumin and it has a distinctly earthy, slightly bitter, slightly hot peppery flavor and a mustardy smell. Phytochemicals found in turmeric have been investigated in preliminary research for their potential effects on diseases, such as cancer,…$3.92 -
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Brown onions are the most common type of onion and they keep longer than other varieties. Brown onions are full-flavoured and turn a rich, dark brown when cooked and give French onion soup its tangy sweet flavour. Chilling or freezing onions prevents enzymes from activating, limiting the amount of eye…$3.02 -
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A long to oval shaped all-rounder with white flesh and skin that’s common in supermarkets and green grocers around Australia. This potato is great for boiling, mash, roasting, baking, chips and mash. Supplier: Black Crow$4.38 -
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Grapefruit is an excellent source of many nutrients and phytochemicals that contribute to a healthy diet. Grapefruit is a good source of vitamin C, contains the fiber pectin, and the pink and red hues contain the beneficial antioxidant lycopene. The Ruby Grapefruit juice has a sweet flavor with just a…$6.37 -
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With exceptionally creamy yellow flesh Dutch Cream potatos are perfect plain boiled and/or mashed. The rich buttery flesh is also good for purees and soup. Supplier: Oaklands Farming$4.38 -
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The Cavendish banana is a cultivar originally from Vietnam and China. It became the primary replacement for the Gros Michel banana. Supplier: Bastons Bananas$5.35 -
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The most commonly eaten part of a carrot is a taproot, although the greens are edible as well. Only 3% of the ß-carotene in raw carrots is released during digestion: this can be improved to 39% by pulping, cooking and adding cooking oil. Ethnomedically, the roots are used to treat…$6.63 -
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Also known as kumera. Sweet potato varieties with dark orange flesh have more beta carotene than those with light-colored flesh. Its one of the few vegetables that can be used for both savoury and sweet dishes. Orange-fleshed potatoes taste sweeter because they have more sugar, mostly sucrose. Supplier: Cudgen Organics$7.25 -
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These onions tend to be medium to large in size and have a mild to sweet flavor. They are often consumed raw, grilled or lightly cooked with other foods, or added as color to salads. They tend to lose their redness when cooked. Red onions are high in flavonoids. Supplier:…$7.25 -
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The usually deep red roots of beetroot are eaten either grilled, boiled or roasted as a cooked vegetable, or cold as a salad after cooking and adding oil and vinegar, or raw and shredded, either alone or combined with any salad vegetable. Beetroot is a rich source of potent antioxidants…$5.74 -
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A multi-purpose tomatoes use them in salads, sandwiches, pasta sauces, soups, stews and salsas. The tomato is high in vitamin C and cancer-fighting antioxidants. The fruit is rich in lycopene, which may have beneficial health effects. Supplier: Green Camel$8.90 -
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Also referred to as courgette. Zucchini is treated as a vegetable, which means it is usually cooked and presented as a savory dish or accompaniment. The zucchini has a delicate flavor and requires little more than quick cooking. Zucchini can also be eaten raw, sliced or shredded in a cold…$6.35 -
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Also called aubergine, belongs to the nightshade family. The raw fruit can have a somewhat bitter taste, but becomes tender when cooked and develops a rich, complex flavor. Salting reduces the amount of oil absorbed in cooking, and reduces bitterness in old varieties. Supplier: Mt Alma Organics$10.27 -
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Originally bred in Western Australia by crossing the Australian apple Lady Williams with a Golden Delicious in order to combine the best features of both apples. The apple is tart and crisp. The apple shape is ellipsoid, it has a distinctive rosy blush mixed with a green background. Supplier: McMahon…$8.90 -
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Ginger produces a hot, fragrant kitchen spice. Young ginger rhizomes are juicy and fleshy with a very mild taste. Mature ginger rhizomes are fibrous and nearly dry. The juice from old ginger roots is extremely potent. Ginger acts as a useful food preservative. Fresh ginger can be substituted for ground…$2.72 -
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Baby spinach is just young spinach (Spinacia oleracea) that farmers harvest during the early stages of plant growth, generally between 15 and 35 days after planting. The smaller leaves are more tender and have a sweeter flavor than mature spinach. Supplier: Coolibah Herbs$5.90 -
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Romaine or cos lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia) is a variety of lettuce that grows in a tall head of sturdy dark green leaves with firm ribs down their centers. The thick ribs, especially on the older outer leaves, should have a milky fluid that gives the romaine its…$4.90 -
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The texture of both leaves and stalks is crisp, and the flavour is somewhere between mild cabbage and spinach. If very young it can be eaten raw in salads, but is best when briefly cooked. Supplier: C & V Galea$4.40 -
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A green herb with wiry, thread-like leaves that grow in clusters. It has a strong, distinctive taste that is like a combination of fennel, anise and celery, with warm, slightly bitter undertones. Use only the leaves of dill, and discard the thick stems. Supplier: Coolibah Herbs$5.30 -
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Fennel is an aromatic herb and a member of the carrot family. It has a large pale green bulb, celery-like stems and feathery leaves. Sliced thinly, the fennel bulb can be used in salads or served with other vegetables and a dip. Uncooked fennel has a mild licorice flavor and…$2.75 -
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A delicious, round apple with an excellent sweet flavour and firm, crisp juicy flesh. Highly enjoyable when eaten fresh. Early-to-mid season maturity. Supplier: McMahon Bros$8.90 -
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Cabbage is used in many ways, ranging from eating raw and simple steaming to pickling, stewing, sauteing or braising. Drumhead cabbages are a common type of cabbage with tightly packed leaves and a rounded form with a slightly flattened top. It is a cruciferous vegetable, and has been shown to…$6.05 -
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The red cabbage is a sort of cabbage whose leaves are coloured dark red/purple. However, the plant changes its colour according to the pH value of the soil. On cooking, red cabbage will normally turn blue. To retain the red colour it is necessary to add vinegar or acidic fruit…$6.05 -
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Cauliflower belongs to the family Brassicaceae. Cauliflower can be roasted, boiled, fried, steamed or eaten raw. Steaming or microwaving better preserves anticancer compounds than boiling. The leaves are also edible, but are most often discarded. Supplier: Shane Eldridge$12.70 -
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Celery is among a small group of foods (headed by peanuts) that appear to provoke the most severe allergic reactions; for people with celery allergy, exposure can cause potentially fatal anaphylactic shock. The allergen does not appear to be destroyed at cooking temperatures. Supplier: Shane Eldridge$14.05 -
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Leek has a mild onion-like taste. In its raw state, the vegetable is crunchy and firm. The edible portions of the leek are the white base of the leaves (above the roots and stem base), the light green parts, and to a lesser extent the dark green parts of the…$9.10 -
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It ships well, but is low in flavor and nutritional content, being composed of even more water than other lettuce types. With the exception of the iceberg type, lettuce also provides some vitamin C, calcium, iron and copper, with vitamins and minerals largely found in the leaf. Supplier: Peninsula Fresh…$4.45 -
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One of the most widely cultivated mushrooms in the world. Button mushrooms are fairly rich in vitamins and minerals. The mushroom contains an especially high amount of vitamin B and potassium. Raw mushrooms are naturally cholesterol, fat, and sodium free. Store the mushrooms in a paper bag in a cool…$7.20 -
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The red cabbage is a sort of cabbage whose leaves are coloured dark red/purple. However, the plant changes its colour according to the pH value of the soil. On cooking, red cabbage will normally turn blue. To retain the red colour it is necessary to add vinegar or acidic fruit…$4.10 -
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A cherry tomato is a very small variety of tomato that has been cultivated since at least the early 1800s. Cherry tomatoes have loads of that famous real tomato flavour. Supplier: Brisbane Valley$5.45 -
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Mesclun is a salad mix of assorted small, young salad leaves. It may include an undetermined mix of fresh and available lettuces, spinach, arugula (rocket, or roquette), Swiss chard (silver beet), mustard greens (Dijons Lettuce), radicchio, sorrel, and/or other leaf vegetables. Supplier: Coolibah Herbs$5.90 -
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Coriander is also known as cilantro. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most commonly used in cooking. Supplier: Coolibah Herbs$5.30 -
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English or common spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is often confused with silverbeet (Beta vulgaris). English spinach has oval leaves and green stems, both of which are edible. It has a delicate flavour and is best from May to October. It is low in calories and packed with dietary fibre, and is…$5.60 -
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Kale is very high in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin. Kale contains sulforaphane (particularly when chopped or minced), a chemical with potent anti-cancer properties. Boiling decreases the level of sulforaphane; however, steaming, microwaving, or stir frying do not result in significant loss. Kale is also a source…$5.60 -
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Also called scallions or shallots, do not form a bulb as such, although the base of the plant is slightly swollen. The white shaft of the plant, which extends from the roots to the leaves, is fleshier and longer than that of chives. The long green leaves are slender and…$5.45 -
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The type of avocado most likely to be found in Australian kitchens is the Hass variety, which makes up more than 75% of all avocados grown. Hass avocado is more oval than other varieties and has distinctive pebbly skin which turns a rich purple when ripe. Supplier: GMP Farms$2.15 -
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Sweet corn is a variety of maize with a high sugar content. sweet corn is picked when immature (milk stage) and prepared and eaten as a vegetable, rather than a grain. Since the process of maturation involves converting sugar to starch, sweet corn stores poorly and must be eaten fresh,…$3.30 -
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Capsicum belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. Capsicums don’t have capsaicin and consequently, the hot taste usually associated with the rest of the Capsicum family is absent. Capsicums change in colour as they mature – from green to red. As with any mature fruit the longer it is on the…$29.60 -
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Feel free to scan the QR code to see what products (with their descriptions) are available from United Organics. Funki Munki can order in items on request each week if in stock at the time. The catalogue also provides a ‘heads up’ for the type of fresh fruit and veg…$0.01
United Organic Brisbane Market fresh produce arrives each Tuesday morning - unless interrupted by a public holiday