Tomato is a summer classic that comes from America and was brought to Europe and Asia by the Spanish. The Aztecs call it a fruit with a navel. Cucumber was cultivated in India over 3,000 years ago. Its scientific name is "Cucumis sativus" and it belongs to the cucurbitaceae family. Its skin is firm and it has seeds inside.

Zucchini is a soft and light vegetable with healthy qualities, refreshing, known as "curcubita pepo pepo giromontiina". It is said to be a genetic cross that occurred in Milan during the 18th century. Eggplants are a variable fruit with a spherical or ovoid shape, intense purple color, white flesh with seeds, and can be consumed in various ways.

Mushrooms are a fungus formed by a semi-spherical white cap and a cylindrical stem. They can be consumed raw or cooked in various dishes, ideal for dieting.

Red bell peppers come in various sizes and colors, with a sweet or spicy flavor, and can be consumed fresh or preserved, raw, cooked, or roasted, ideal for a variety of recipes.

Why buy a Basket of Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Zucchinis, Eggplants, Mushrooms, and Red Bell Peppers?

Buying vegetables online is a good option to bring home this variety offered by this basket. Each component or ingredient it contains provides numerous benefits for those who consume them.

For example, tomatoes contain fiber, vitamins C and E, minerals (choline, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium) that can reduce the risk of cancer, obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases.

Cucumbers contain vitamins B, C, potassium, silicon, molybdenum, copper, manganese that support the immune system, produce collagen, protect against free radicals, regulate blood pressure, and act as a cleansing diuretic.

Zucchini provides a high content of vitamins B and C, folic acid ideal for the immune and nervous systems, potassium to regulate blood pressure, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium to contribute to bone health. Its fiber protects the mucosa of the digestive system, promotes intestinal flora, and is ideal for treating gastritis.

Eggplant is low in calories, contains zinc, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins A, B, and C, has diuretic, relaxing, and laxative properties, and is recommended for those with arthritis and gout.

Mushrooms are low in calories, provide proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, recommended in low-calorie diets, and are excellent antidepressants and anticancer agents.

As for red bell peppers, they contain vitamin C, ideal for cancer prevention, and their vitamin A component is good for vision.

Combination of fruit and vegetables at FrutaMare

Buying fruit and vegetables at FrutaMare is one of the best options, as they offerfruit baskets for home delivery, for the convenience of those at home who prefer to place their orders through the online store.

Our products and services are tailored to the needs and requirements of customers who seek to take full advantage of the freshness and quality we offer to prepare various recipes that contribute to their health and that of their loved ones.