As a multinational group in the production and sales of fresh fruits and vegetables, Dole has always been committed to providing diversified products to help consumers shorten the distance from quality nutrition.This time, after high-quality vegetables such as white sweet corn and single-headed garlic were favored by consumers in Sam's Club, Dole's new artichoke was the first to debut at Sam, bringing consumers a fresh taste of early summer.At present, in addition to Dole Artichokes being sold in Sam's Club, many large supermarkets are also in full swing.
In the past, "noble" ingredients were favored, and Dole artichokes debuted
"What is an artichoke" and "How to eat an artichoke" are two high-frequency questions about artichokes.
Artichoke (jì), also known as artichoke and French lily, this plant looks like a budding lotus flower. It may be unfamiliar to Chinese consumers, but it has a long history of consumption.Artichokes originating from the Mediterranean coast were once a "noble" ingredient enjoyed by European aristocrats. Today, they are popular in Europe and the United States because of their freshness, sweetness, and rich nutrition. They have gradually entered the field of Chinese consumers through Western cuisine.Polyphenols can be extracted from artichoke leaves[1], which deepens consumers' impression of this plant, and with the large-scale cultivation of artichokes in recent years, the supply can grow steadily. This novel ingredient is brought to consumers as soon as possible.
The edible part of artichokes lies in the soft and tender part at the bottom of the petals and the center of the flower after scraping the velvet. The tender, sweet and juicy taste at the bottom of the "petals" has conquered many diners, and many consumers will "foreign" "Heart of Thistle" is regarded as the essence of artichoke. It is a milky white flower heart with a soft, tender taste and a little toughness. The taste is rich in layers, the entrance is fresh, and the aftertaste
is sweet. Dole's preferred imported varieties technology empowers local cultivation of
artichokes, although it is still relatively domestic .Minority ingredients, but Dole has never slackened in the way of providing "multiple nutrition" and "quality", choosing artichoke varieties suitable for Chinese consumers' dietary preferences. On this basis, the planting base uses technology to empower agricultural production , using the intelligent irrigation water and fertilizer integration system and Akologic management system, scientifically meet the special irrigation needs of crops, provide precise and modular irrigation and fertilization, read various production data during the planting process, and use big data analysis technology to realize the whole process of agricultural products. Traceability management. The agricultural activity data of artichoke planting management is stored in the "cloud" to continuously protect the stable and high-quality production of "Baolian".
Simple dishes are light and easy to enjoy
. Artichokes are cooked in a variety of ways, including steaming, boiling, frying, and roasting. All can give artichokes a charming flavor. Fried artichokes and roasted artichokes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside; artichokes are an indispensable protagonist in the famous "Four Seasons Pizza" in Italy...
Dole recommends that consumers who have not tried artichokes can start a journey of inquiring by steaming or roasting them.Before cooking, remove the outer leaves and stalk skin of the artichokes, and remove the velvet. The treated artichokes can be soaked in salt water or squeezed with lemon juice to avoid oxidation.After steaming or roasting, you can tear off the leaves and dip them in your favorite sauce to enjoy the tender and juicy parts of the roots.
Adhering to Dole's proposition to provide diversified nutrition
The Dole brand originated in 1851, and it has developed into one of the multinational groups in the production and sales of large-scale, high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables.Since entering the Chinese mainland market in 1998, Dole has always taken quality as its benchmark, and hopes to bring more diverse nutrition to Chinese families' dining table and daily life through its own efforts.Adhering to the Dole Declaration - committed to providing high-quality nutrition to one billion people by 2025, Dole continues to listen to consumers' voices, constantly expand its product line, and launch a series of vegetable products such as corn, potatoes, and garlic.In the future, Dole will continue to make efforts in various aspects such as reducing food waste, while creating brand value, it will make more positive impacts on maintaining the environment we live in.
