The Jujube, from the Rhamnaceae family, is a small, olive-like fruit produced by the Ziziphus zizyphus plant. It measures 3 to 4 centimeters, with a light green skin that turns reddish brown when ripe. Its sweet, floury pulp resembles that of an apple, and both the skin and flesh are edible.
King Trumpet mushrooms are known for their tall, thick, cylindrical stems and small, slightly convex caps. Their color ranges from creamy white stems to light brown or beige caps. They have a firm, dense, meaty texture, making them one of the most substantial mushrooms in the Pleurotus family. Their elegant trumpet-like shape gives them a premium, gourmet appearance.
Kiwi is best enjoyed fresh, either on its own or in salads, smoothies, cocktails, and even as a complement to cooked meat or fish dishes. Ripening naturally at room temperature, kiwis can be stored in the fridge to maintain optimal freshness. At Alba Exotic Fruit, we carefully select kiwis at peak ripeness to ensure exceptional taste and quality.
The kumquat is a small, oval citrus fruit with smooth, shiny orange skin. Its pulp is juicy, yellowish, and highly aromatic, offering a flavor similar to some tangerine varieties. Apart from being a fruit, kumquat is also appreciated as a winter ornamental plant due to its fragrant flowers and attractive fruits.
Leek is a long, cylindrical vegetable with a white base that gradually transitions to light and then dark green leaves at the top. It has a firm, layered structure similar to a large spring onion but thicker and more fibrous. Typically, leeks measure 20 to 40 cm in length and 2 to 5 cm in diameter.
Lemongrass is a rustic, perennial herb with long, wide, and smooth leaves, belonging to the grass family. It is widely used both as a culinary ingredient and for medicinal purposes.
Lettuce is a leafy vegetable from the Compositae (Asteraceae) family, forming a compact head or loose rosette of soft, crisp leaves. Depending on the variety, its leaves can range in color from light green to dark green, red, or even purple, and in texture from smooth to curly. The main varieties include Romaine (Cos), Iceberg, Butterhead, and Loose-leaf.
The lime is a tropical fruit known for its unmistakable aroma and refreshing flavor. Its skin can range from green to yellow, and the fruit is generally seedless, though some varieties may contain a few small seeds. The pulp is highly aromatic and flavorful. Among the many varieties, the Key lime and Tahiti lime are the most prominent in international trade. Thanks to varying harvest seasons across regions, limes are available year-round.
The limequat is a citrus fruit resulting from a cross between a dwarf orange (Fortunella margarita) and lime (Citrus aurantiifolia). It has a green skin that protects a very juicy and refreshing pulp.
The lemon is a citrus fruit from the Rutaceae family, widely recognized for its bright color, intense aroma, and refreshing flavor. It is generally elongated, though some varieties are round, and often has a pronounced “beak” at the tip. Its skin is thick, aromatic, and turns a vivid yellow when ripe. The pulp is shiny, very juicy, and slightly acidic, with a few small seeds inside. Lemons are available year-round, with the most common commercial varieties being Verna, Primafiori, and Eureka.
Lion’s Mane is one of the most distinctive mushrooms in the world, easily recognized by its large, rounded, snow-white form covered in long, cascading icicle-like spines. Its texture is soft and fluffy when raw, becoming firm and slightly springy when cooked. As it matures, its color may shift from pure white to light cream. Its unique shape and texture give it a gourmet, almost seafood-like appeal in culinary applications.
The Longan (Dimocarpus longan), also known as dragon’s eye due to its resemblance to an eyeball once peeled, belongs to the Sapindaceae family. The fruit is spherical, yellowish-brown, and about 2–4 cm in diameter. A cluster of Longans typically contains around 30 fruits. Its thin yet firm skin is dotted with small points similar to lychee. Once peeled, the translucent, very sweet pulp is revealed, enclosing a hard, shiny black seed.
