Low Sugar Tropical Fruits

The stars are aligned here at Tropical Fruit Box, with Star Fruits that is. In the middle of the hottest summer we've had in forever, these Star Fruits, also called Carambola, finally showed up! They grow in tropical climates around the world, so they seem to like this heat. Go figure!You definitely want to eat them when they are ripe, if you eat them before, they’ll taste more sour and citrusy. When they ripen, they are sweet, definitely tart but no worries, their taste of apple mixed with pear and fresh crispy grape finish don't disappoint. If the edges are a little brown, don’t worry, it just means they are ready to eat and are sweeter, waiting for you to take a big bite.You could use them as garnishes in the fanciest drinks ever, add them to salads and even make the famous, Star Fruit upside-down cake. We think they should be called Star Hero Fruit since it has anti-inflammation properties, helps with digestion, helps reduce cholesterol, and has a low glycemic index. They are rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C. They are also low in calories and have a high fiber content.If you don’t know why they are called Star Fruits, we’ll let you cut one and figure it out for yourself, as we know we have the smartest customers here at Tropical Fruit Box. ***Sorry, Cannot ship to California***

Fresh Key Limes Key limes are smaller than Persian limes (the dark green ones at every supermarket), more aromatic, more tart, and yellow rather than green when fully ripe. The flavor is what built Florida's most famous dessert: key lime pie, the official state pie since 2006, made with key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks. Outside of pie, fresh key limes carry cocktails, ceviches, marinades, and any recipe where Persian limes feel too mild. Each box ships by the pound from our family farm partners in Mexico, Central America, and other warm-climate regions where key lime trees thrive (Florida's commercial crop was wiped out by the 1926 hurricane and never fully recovered). Free U.S. shipping covers every key limes delivery, with the Arrive Fresh Guarantee on every box. Why Choose Fresh Key Limes from Tropical Fruit Box? Sourced direct from family farm partners in Mexico and Central America, where key lime trees thrive after Florida's commercial crop was wiped out by the 1926 hurricane. Each box of fresh key limes ships at peak ripeness, with the Arrive Fresh Guarantee on every key limes delivery. Free U.S. shipping on every key limes box, with no minimums or surprise fees at checkout. Tropical Fruit Box was built so families could buy key limes direct from the source, not bottled-juice substitutes that lose the aromatic punch of the real fruit. You Might Also Like Tropical Citrus Fruits Box: the wider citrus collection covering key limes alongside blood oranges, kumquats, and pomelos. Kumquat Box: a tiny citrus cousin with an edible sweet rind that pairs naturally with key lime tartness. Blood Orange Box: squeeze blood orange and key lime juice together for a vibrant two-tone breakfast juice. Pomelo Box: a sibling citrus with a much larger fruit and pink flesh, popular in Asian and Caribbean kitchens alongside key limes. Best Fresh Key Limes For... Authentic Key Lime Pie The best fresh key limes for key lime pie are the smaller, fully yellow ones, which yield the pale yellow juice the original recipe calls for. One pound makes enough juice for a 9-inch pie. Margaritas and Cocktails The best key limes for cocktails are the riper yellow fruits, with stronger aroma and more juice per fruit than green Persians. A few muddled with rum and mint make a far better mojito. Ceviche and Marinades The best fresh key limes for ceviche are whichever size matches your batch. The higher acidity cooks fish faster, and the floral aroma carries through the marinade better than standard lime juice would. Zest and Garnish The best place to buy key limes for zest and garnish is the 5-pound box. The thin yellow rind grates finer than a Persian peel, with more aromatic oils per gram.

OK Tropifruiters, here is the deal. Green papayas are the same delicious tropical papayas we have always offered, they are just picked way early. Why would anybody do that? Because people like it, yes you heard it. Green Papaya is commonly used for salads because of its beauty, crispness, crunchiness and neutral flavor. People that love Green Papaya describe it as having a clean flavor that will absorb the ingredients around it. It’s famously used in Thai cuisine and the most popular dish is called Som Tam or Green Papaya salad which is huge in Southeast Asia. Large box has 16 pounds of green papayas, Regular box has 8 pounds.

Confess it! We know you are a complete avocado obsessed person and like our other Tropifruiters, you've been asking for Hass Avocados so, we give in! We found some of the creamiest Hass avocados in the whole wide world and would love to share them with you. We are partial to the Tropical Avocados ourselves but you can't argue with a creamy Hass. They are easy to slice and you can add it to salads, make your own guac, even put it in smoothies or even toast if you want to be fancy. Order your Hass Avocado Box today!