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IN SEASON SPRING - PERFECTION
IN SEASON Spring
PERFECTION FRESH IS AN AUSTRALIAN FAMILY COMPANY WITH A LONG HISTORY OF AGRICULTURE AND SUPPORTING AUSSIE GROWERS AND FARMING COMMUNITY.
We’re passionate about growing delicious seasonal produce. And we’ve harnessed Australia’s unique climate and diverse growing regions to make that happen. From the sun-streaked fields of Queensland to the lush midland meadows of Victoria and the mild climates of Southern Australia. We go where the seasons take us. We’ve established our very own Perfection growing facilities across the country. And partnered with Australia’s finest growers. So our fruit and veg is farm fresh and flavor perfect all year round.
PERFECT BROCCOLINI®
Sweet, tender and entirely edible from floret to stem, it’s no wonder Perfection Broccolini® is fast becoming one of our favourite greens. The versatile green is a varietal cross between broccoli and Chinese kale and has a mild peppery taste that becomes sweeter when cooked. But that’s not the best thing about Perfection Broccolini®, the best thing is this superfood is packed with nutrients.
IMMUNITY BOOST Perfection Broccolini® is is high in vitamin A and C - key anti-ageing vitamins that helps to fight off inflammation and keep the immune system strong. It's also packed with essential nutrients, potassium for the heart and beta-carotene for healthy skin.
LOVE YOUR GUT We are now learning so much about the importance of good gut health and how it provides the foundation for a healthy body. Perfection Broccolini® is high in fibre which helps to feed the good bacteria in your digestive system and acts as a prebiotic for the gut.
JAPANESE ROOTS Perfection Fresh growers first tasted Broccolini® at a farmers market in Japan, 20 years ago. They were so taken by its sweet, peppery taste that they brought the veggie home to grow locally and share with Australian families. »
QUKES® BABY CUCUMBERS
MADE TO BE MINI
Qukes® baby cucumbers are a specialty variety that’s made to be mini. Fully grown at only 8.5 to 12cm long, they’re perfectly sized for fresh snacking. They have a crispy mild skin and a refreshing cleansing taste.
Qukes® are ideal additions to kids lunchboxes. Pop them in whole, as sticks for dips or get creative and roll them in sandwiches for sushi-style bites.
CAULI-BLOSSOM® FIORETTO®
Meet Cauliflower’s elegant, good-looking cousin. Tall and willowy with brilliant green stems, Cauli- Blossom® Fioretto® is an exciting new flavour discovery. This creamy yet mildly nutty vegetable is grown in Australia. It’s also entirely edible from stem to floret, making it the amazing taste, zero waste vegetable.
SWEET FLAVOUR This beautiful veggie is entirely edible and requires no prep at all. Its flavour is sweeter than traditional cauliflower and there’s no cauliflower smell when it cooks. Simply pull apart the bouquet and use. For larger florets, simply slice them in half lengthways. PERFECT PAIRS From a wide range of proteins to aromats, spices and other vegetables, Cauli-Blossom® is a versatile veggie that works with pretty much every cuisine. It can be grilled, roasted, steamed, blanched, barbequed, stir fried, pickled or even eaten raw.
CALYPSO® MANGOES
CALYPSO®MANGOES, THE MORE IRRESISTIBLE MANGO, ARE BACK IN SEASON..
Calypso® Mangoes feature a smaller seed, so you have more juicy cheek to enjoy! They have a firmer, fibre free flesh that is perfectly suited to using in salads, grilled on the BBQ, and even cooked lightly on the stove or using the oven.
LOVE A SUN-KISSED MANGO The unique red blush that sets apart a Calypso® mango from other varieties is actually caused by the sun. Just like humans, the skin of a Calypso® mango is prone to turning a shade of sun-kissed red under the hot Australian sun. Luckily the skin turns a beautiful blush red and the sweet flesh underneath is unaffected.
MORE TO LOVE, LESS TO WASTE Calypso® mangoes are high in energy, low in fat, and are a great source of calcium and vitamins essential to a healthy lifestyle. Plus they naturally last longer than other mangoes thanks to their firmer skin. GOLDEN GO TIME Just like bananas, mangoes continue to ripen once picked from the tree and may appear a green-yellow on supermarket shelves before turning into a more golden skinned mango. For same day eating, look for a Calypso® mango with a golden glow. For eating in 2-3 days, look for a Calypso® with a slight green tinge to its skin. FRECKLES ARE A SIGN OF SWEETNESS Light brown freckles on a Calypso® mango’s skin indicate it may be a particularly sweet mango on the inside. The freckles are the skin’s reaction to the sugar, and contrary to popular belief, is not a sign the fruit is past its prime. MORE YUMMY, LESS MUSHY Calypso® mangoes have a firm, fibre-free flesh which means no more stringy bits in your teeth! Plus, with their irresistibly sweet taste, they are the perfect mango to add to smoothies, salads, barbeques and pavlovas. »
Both the Midnight Beauty® and Autumn Crisp® are seedless. Both Red and Green grapes are packed with nutrients and antioxidants. The perfect snack fruit, anywhere anytime. Great for kids as they are sweet, healthy and easy to eat. Add halved grapes into your salad for something new and a pop of colour. You can freeze your grapes in Summer and eat them as a cool delicious treat. These tremendously juicy, seedless grapes are large, crisp, and bursting with sweet flavour. High in antioxidants and vitamins. The texture, flavour, and nutritional benefits make Midnight Beauty® grapes a perfect choice. Autumn Crisp® green grapes have large clusters, perfect for sharing. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at our grapes crisp texture, bursting with a mild sweet flavour with subtle hints of muscat.
PERFECT PAIRS
Perfect for a morning energizer in a smoothie, on top of cereal, porridge or yoghurt. Also ideal on their own as a healthy snack on the go. These delicious Red Tip Bananas pair perfectly with blueberries, raspberries, caramel and coconut.
RED TIP® ECOGANIC® BANANAS
Red Tip® Bananas are grown using the Ecoganic® farming system and is endorsed by The Great Barrier Reef Foundation. The wax tip is our way of letting you know that we are different to ordinary bananas. These sweet and creamy bananas have a great shelf life from the store to the kitchen bench. Grown as nature intended without harsh chemicals, making them perfect for the environment and you.
IN SEASON PERFECT FOR KID'S LUNCHBOXES
PERFECTION STRAWBERRIES
At Perfection we are passionate about growing the freshest and tastiest strawberries. All an even bright red with a rich sheen and outstanding large array of strawberry varieties have been chosen from local and international breeders. We travel across the world to source sweet and delicious premium varieties that are carefully hand picked at peak ripeness. Available year round, they are seasonally grown in four states to guarantee consistent premium quality. Warm Climate Cold Climate
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EASY, HEALTHY, GRAB N' GO SNACKS We all love a treat after lunch or snack between meals, so why not something tasty, delicious and nutritious like these grab’n’go options. These products are also great for the kid’s lunch box or kids’ parties, it is not only healthier for the kids, it is also often much better value. Healthy Kids habits and choices can start with you and the choices you make when preparing their lunch.
PERFECTION RASPBERRIESPerfection has a large array of exclusive raspberry varieties that have been chosen from local and international breeders. We constantly travel across the world working closely with top international breeders to source and secure superior varieties. Perfection raspberries are in high demand from consumers and growers due to attributes such as large size, delicious flavour, high yields and great shelf life. Kwanza, our exclusive variety is a prime example which has customers coming back for more. PERFECTION STRAWBERRIESAt Perfection we are passionate about growing the freshest and tastiest strawberries. All an even bright red with a rich sheen and outstanding flavour, our large array of strawberry varieties have been chosen from local and international breeders. We travel across the world to source sweet and delicious premium varieties that are carefully hand picked at peak ripeness. Available year round, they are seasonally grown in four states to guarantee consistent premium quality. PERFECTION BLUEBERRIESWorking with some of the best local and international blueberry breeding programs, Perfection is committed to introducing premium exclusive proprietary varieties to the Australian and New Zealand market. Selections are made focusing on attributes not only for the consumer but also for the grower. Prelude for example, is a large firm variety set to be one of the earliest low chill blueberries available. In trials, 70% of fruit is in the 14mm to 21mm size range. SEASONALITY SEASONALITY PERFECTION BLUEBERRIES Warm ClimateCold Climate Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Dec Low Medium
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PERFECT FOR KID'S LUNCHBOXES
RAINBOW FRUIT PLATTER WITH PASSIONFRUIT SYRUP
INGREDIENTS 6 Calypso® mangoes 2 x 125g Perfection Blueberries 1 x 125g Perfection Blackberries 200g Midnight Beauty® grapes, picked 1 x 125g Perfection Raspberries 1 x 250g Perfection Strawberries 1.6kg (1/4 small) watermelon, cut into wedges 2 green kiwi fruit, peeled, thinly sliced 200g green grapes, picked 1 small pineapple, peeled, quartered, sliced 2 Ecoganic® Red Tip® Bananas, peeled, sliced Passionfruit Syrup 1/2 cup (110g) white sugar 1/4 cup (60ml) water 2 passionfruit, halved
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Serves: 5 Prep Time: 30 min + 2 hours chilling Cook Time: 5 mins Serves: 8 Difficulty: Beginner
METHOD 1. For the passionfruit syrup, combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Boil gently for 5 minutes, without stirring. Remove from the heat. Cool. Stir in the passionfruit pulp. Pour into a jug and refrigerate for 2 hours or until cold. 4. Cut the mango cheeks from the stones. Cut the mango into thick wedges. 3. Arrange the blueberries, blackberries and black grapes together on a large serving platter or board, then add the raspberries, strawberries and watermelon. Add the Calypso® mango, kiwi fruit, green grapes, pineapple and banana. Drizzle over the chilled syrup and serve.
TIPS • Try replacing the passionfruit with 3 tablespoons of Limoncello, orange juice or lemon lime and bitters syrup.
