From A to Z
When you’re perusing the produce section or meandering through local summer markets, keep this guide handy for identifying the plentiful fruits and veggies.
BY SAM SIMMA/ ILLUSTRATIONS BY AMBER DAY
A
Achocha: a small, teardrop-shaped fruit grown on a vine with either a prickled or smooth skin, depending on the variety. Alpine strawberries: Smaller and more cone-shaped than common strawberries, these woodland strawberries are fragrant and very sweet. Anaheim pepper: an elongated, medium-size pepper that is green in color and has a mild heat. Arrowroot: a tropical tuber that is commonly used to make a white, flavorless powder that may serve as a gluten-free thickening agent.
B
Bitter melon (karela): a tropical gourd that is related to cucumber and zucchini but has a very bumpy, textured skin. Black radish: a root vegetable with a sharp, spicy flavor delivered by a white flesh that is concealed by tough, black skin. Bok choy: a variety of Chinese cabbage that has dark green leaves connected by thick white stalks, both with mild bitterness. Broccoli raab: elongated broccoli florets with coniferous greens and stalks that are sharply bitter. Brusselberry sprouts: small, purple-tinged cabbages that are milder and sweeter than regular Brussels sprouts.
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