#tumeric

Here’s an expanded list of imported foods, including specific canned items commonly brought into the U.S. to meet consumer demand:

Fresh Produce

• Bananas, Mangoes, and Pineapples (from Central and South America)

• Avocados (from Mexico)

• Citrus fruits like oranges and lemons (from Mexico and Spain)

• Berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries) (from Mexico, Chile)

• Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, and Cucumbers (from Mexico and Canada)

• Asparagus (from Peru and Mexico)

Seafood (Fresh, Frozen, and Canned)

• Fresh/Frozen Shrimp (from Thailand, India, Ecuador)

• Salmon (from Norway, Chile)

• Tilapia (from China)

• Tuna (canned) (from Thailand, the Philippines)

• Sardines (from Portugal, Morocco)

• Mackerel (canned) (from Japan, Norway)

Grains and Legumes

• Rice (from Thailand, India, Vietnam)

• Quinoa (from Peru and Bolivia)

• Chickpeas and Lentils (from Canada, India)

Nuts and Seeds

• Cashews (from Vietnam and India)

• Brazil Nuts (from Bolivia, Brazil)

• Almonds (from Spain, Australia)

• Chia Seeds (from Mexico and Argentina)

Dairy Products

• Cheese varieties like Parmesan, Gouda, Feta (from Italy, Netherlands, Greece)

• Butter (from Ireland, New Zealand)

• Yogurt (Greek-style from Greece, other varieties from Europe)

Canned Foods and Packaged Items

• Tomato paste and puree (from Italy)

• Canned olives and olive oil (from Spain, Italy, Greece)

• Canned coconut milk (from Thailand)

• Canned beans (from Mexico, Central America)

• Canned corn (from Canada, Brazil)

• Canned anchovies and sardines (from Morocco, Portugal)

• Canned fruit (e.g., pineapple, mango, peaches) (from Thailand, Philippines, Mexico)

• Canned tuna and salmon (from Thailand, the Philippines, Chile)

Spices and Herbs

• Vanilla (from Madagascar)

• Black Pepper (from Vietnam, India)

• Cinnamon (from Sri Lanka)

• Turmeric (from India)

• Paprika (from Spain, Hungary)

Beverages

• Coffee beans (from Brazil, Colombia, Vietnam)

• Tea leaves (from India, Sri Lanka, China)

• Cocoa beans (from Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana)

Oils and Fats

• Olive oil (from Spain, Italy, Greece)

• Coconut oil (from the Philippines, Indonesia)

• Palm oil (from Malaysia, Indonesia)

Alcoholic Beverages

• Wine (from France, Italy, Chile, Spain)

• Beer (particularly certain Mexican brands)

• Whiskey and Scotch (from Scotland, Ireland)

Sweeteners

• Cane sugar (from Brazil, Mexico)

• Maple syrup (from Canada)

Condiments and Sauces

• Soy sauce (from Japan, China)

• Fish sauce (from Thailand, Vietnam)

• Sriracha and other chili sauces (from Thailand)

• Italian pasta sauces (canned/jarred) (from Italy)

I harvested my Ginger and Tumeric last week! I cut them up into slices and dried them so me and my family can use them mainly for tea! The each have a distinct smell, but they both smell really good, especially when dried! I grow Ginger and Tumeric in pots every year. I plant them outdoors in May or early June (when the nights are warm) and bring them inside in October or early November (when the nights are cold). Then they continue to grow until they are ready to harvest in February! The plants always die back at that time. That is a sign that they are ready to harvest! The both take about 8-10 months to grow! 🫚

Did you know: Some of the herbs that you can use alongside #turmeric include #ginger, #cardamom, #cumin, #garlic, #cinnamon and #coriander.

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