PRODUCTS OF COSTA RICA,

CAVENDISH (REGULAR BANANA)

INTERNATIONAL QUALITY

It is one of the most popular fruits worldwide, highly recommended for human health, mainly for people who maintain a constant physical activity, thanks to its high level of glycemic and potassium provides quickly the strength that the body needs. 

COSTA RICAN´S CRIOLLO

VERY TICO FLAVOR

Its main consumption is local and industrial because of its excellent flavor. With an organic production process. 

Traditional product of Costa Rican consumption, preferred by its characteristic flavor.

DATIL (BABY BANANA)

CONCENTRATED DULZURE

Popularly called baby by those who know it, it is often preferred by its sweetness. 

This fruit only reaches half of the conventional size, is ideal for snacks given its practicality at the moment of consumption.

PINEAPPLE

a COSTA RICAN EMBLEM

More than 50 years of experience in the cultivation allow us to be recognized for a great quality flavor. 

The pineapple, with great juicy pulp is one of the most representative fruits of the tropic, sweet taste and intense yellow color. It is abundant in potassium, iodine and vitamins A, B and C.

PAPAYA

Known as PERFECTA OR POCOCI

It is an exclusive and developed variety within the Costa Rican territory.

Its orange pulp is very firm, its weight goes from 1 kilo to 1.6 kilos. Its properties improve the digestive process and is diuretic because of its high percentage of water, around 90%.

SEASONAL FRUITS

VARIETY ACCORDING TO HARVEST TIME

The two marked seasons and the nutrient rich soils allow the varied production of fruits, considered by many people as exotic and of great flavor. 

In Costa Rica we produced melon, watermelon, mango, rambutan, guava, soursop, coconut and cocoa among others.

YUcCA

STARCH SOURCE

Root with great nutritional benefits thanks to its high content of complex carbohydrates that are converted into energy.

In our country a yucca is produced that facilitates its preparation due to a low cooking time, flavor and sponginess

GINGER

A PRODUCT OF MANY USES

Its properties collaborate for medicinal purposes against different ailments, collaborates to combat stress, is infallible for gastric discomfort and has anti-inflammatory effects. 

Culinary speaking is considered a species by its strong smell and flavor, allowing the preparation of many dishes.

OTHER ROOTS AND TUBERS

ENERGY SOURCES

They are staples in the diet of Costa Ricans. Its nutritional value is concentrated in carbohydrates, as is dietary fiber and starch.

Eddoes, yam, sweet potato, taro root, and Chinese potato are examples of those produced in our country. 

CARROT

MAIN SOURCE OF VITAMIN A

The carrot can be eaten both raw and cooked. Its nutritional value includes vitamin A and iodine, essential for the stage of pregnancy and the growth of children. 

SQUASH

MORE THAN A VEGETABLE

It is rich in carbohydrates, valuable sugars, and carotenes, which are anticancer antioxidants.

By containing iron, copper and phosphorus, it can be used for people with anemia and malnutrition. It is recommended for growing children. 

OTHERS

COMPLETE NUTRITION

In Costa Rica the production of different vegetables and other products , such as sugar cane, chayote, plantain, tomato and among others, allows a diverse and complementary feeding nutrition.