Fresh Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers & Salads

Fresh Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers & Salads

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Some vegetables and fruits are a must-have for cooking and preparing food every day. Get your fix for fresh Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers & Salads from the trusted online grocery store, Save Co Bradford. The online grocery store stocks the freshest of the fresh produce and delivers them to your homes.

You will find a wide variety of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and all the essentials for salads stocked fresh and ready to be dispatched to your home.

Also, browse the exotic vegetables section to find some rare types of vegetables – best for salads.

Fresh Tomatoes

The edible berry, consumed as vegetable, tomatoes are used in many cuisines around the world. It is the primary ingredient in preparation for soups, pasta, pizza, curries, juice, and cocktails.

Originating from Peru and Ecuador, China is currently the largest producer and exporter of the berry. Followed closely by India, Turkey and the United States, the plant is commercially grown to meet the consumption globally.

Tomatoes support a huge variety globally. Here in Britain, we get Heirloom Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Beef, Cocktail, Classic and Plum varieties. At Save Co Bradford, we stock the freshest variety, sourced from the trusted vendors.

Tomatoes Nutrition Facts

Primarily the plant contains 95% water. It is also a rich source of folate, potassium, vitamin K and C. Since it is rich in lycopene and beta-carotene, the routine use reduces inflammation, may help lower LDL (bad cholesterol), and may reduce the chances of blood clotting.

Great for skin, often used in treatment of sunburn, tomato smoothies are incorporated in the diet for immediate skin concerns.  

Here is the quick nutrition guide for Tomatoes. Since there are several varieties available, this guide will give you a general idea.

• Sodium – 5mg
• Dietary Fibre – 1.2g
• Sugar – 2.6g
• Protein – 0.9g
• Calcium – 10mg
• Iron – 0.3mg
• Potassium – 237 mg

In a 100-gram, you get roughly 18 calories of daily value. General guidelines dictate that 2000 calories are sufficient for a person in a day.   

How to Eat Tomatoes

Tomatoes are used in various cocktails and juices for its various health benefits. Besides, they make excellent relish, pickles, soup, and vinaigrette.

Another most common use of tomatoes is in the preparation of ketchup and sauces. Various chilli and BBQ sauces are made using tomatoes as base.

Tomatoes are consumed raw in the form of salad and slices in sandwiches. Furthermore, tomatoes are used in preparation of pasta, pizza sauce, curry, and baked for various cuisines.  

Cucumber

The vine plant that is loved and consumed by every adult and child, cucumber originates from Asia. Mostly consumed raw, the vegetable is used in preparation of relish, salads, pickles and kimchi. 

China leads the world’s cultivation by growing 82% of the world’s consumption of the plant. Turkey and Russia follow close but they do not contribute as much as China in exporting globally.  

Since cucumbers are rich in antioxidants, you also get some nutrients like magnesium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B, C and K in some quantities.  

Ridge, Pickling, English, and Merlin are some of the common varieties available across the UK. You can place your order to get fresh cucumbers from Save Co Bradford Online.  

Cucumber Nutritional Facts

Here is the quick nutrition guide for Cucumbers. Since there are several varieties available, this guide will give you a general idea.

• Sodium – 5mg
• Dietary Fibre – 0.5g
• Sugar – 1.7g
• Protein – 0.7g
• Calcium – 16mg
• Iron – 0.3mg
• Potassium – 147 mg

In a 100-gram, you get roughly 15 calories of daily value. General guidelines dictate that 2000 calories are sufficient for a person in a day.   

How to Eat Cucumbers

Primarily cucumbers are consumed raw as a snack, otherwise included in salads. Moreover, they are included in smoothies, pickles, salsa, and kimchi.

To alternate the use of carbs, cucumbers are often used in place of noodles in a pasta. Cucumbers when added to sandwiches, tacos, wraps and paninis add a lot of nutrients and flavour.

Another innovative and common use of cucumber as a snack is dried cucumber chips. Cucumber soap is also an interesting, delicious and filling meal idea.      

Fresh Peppers

Peppers also known as capsicum, bell peppers, and sweet peppers is a fruit from Grossum group. You may have seen red, yellow and green bell peppers commonly, but purple, white and chocolate varieties are a common sight too.

Used in various cuisines raw, it is also used in preparation of curries, sauces, soups and broths. The first discovery of peppers appears from Mexico and the Caribbean. Now the berry is grown in various parts of the world.

China is the largest producer of the berry. Followed closely by Indonesia, Turkey, and Mexico, and other parts of the United States.

Capsicum Nutritional Facts

Capsicum are nutrient rich berries used as a salad. A medium bell pepper provides 169% of the daily dietary value of Vitamin C. Other important nutrients such as potassium, folate, vitamin K1, E, A and B6 are also loaded in the berry.

Here is the quick nutrition guide for Capsicum. Since there are several varieties available, this guide will give you a general idea.

• Sodium – 2mg
• Dietary Fibre – 1.1g
• Sugar – 2.5g
• Protein – 1g
• Calcium – 9.7mg
• Iron – 0.5mg
• Potassium – 181mg

In a 100-gram, you get roughly 28 calories of daily value. General guidelines dictate that 2000 calories are sufficient for a person in a day.   

How to Eat Capsicum

The berry is often enjoyed chopped up and raw in salads and sides. Grilling and baking also enhances the flavour hence capsicum is often used as a side dish in various dishes.

Food enthusiasts also enjoy bell peppers alone, stuffed with potatoes, cheese and other seasoning ang baked.

Bell pepper is enjoyed in various pastas, pizza, sandwiches, soups, sauces, curries, and omelettes – capsicum adds flavour with its pungent taste. When baked, capsicum is blended and used as a base in preparation of various curries and soups.

Capsicum is a versatile food and incorporated in various ways in cuisines around the world.

Salads

Salads are an important part of the meal for many. Combined with various vegetables, proteins, herbs and sauces – salads make an excellent side dish and nutrient boost.     

Usually green leafy vegetables, fruits, beans, and nuts are incorporated to make salads. 

Some common vegetables used are kale, lettuce, cucumbers, spinach, carrots, onions, mushroom, broccoli, celery, asparagus, beets, artichoke, peppers, peas, corn, sweet potatoes, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, and radishes.

Fruits such as pear, apple, peach, watermelon, avocado, blueberries, tomatoes, pomegranate, strawberry, grape, and orange are a frequent sight in a salad.

You can also add nuts and seeds as toppings. Be adventurous and try adding sunflower seed, almond, peanut, hemp seed, chia seed, pine nut, pecan, walnut, pistachio, and pumpkin seed.

If you add proteins, salads become a meal in themselves. Various people consume salad with chicken, turkey, steak slices, tuna, salmon, crab cakes, boiled eggs, and sausages. Quinoa, rice noodles, wheat berries, and couscous are added when making salad as a meal.           

For the added fix of high fibre and protein, you can include black beans, chickpeas, tofu, tempeh, edamame, kidney beans and great northern beans.

You can then top the salad with your choice of topping and sauce. Feta, goat cheese, parmesan, halloumi and mozzarella are some of the top choices – however you can toss in whatever you like.

For sauces and herbs there is absolutely no end to what you can incorporate to add the zing to it.  

Your Quick Online Shopping Solution ǀ Save Co Bradford

If you are looking to get Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers & Salads – Save Co Bradford has all the right vegetables and produce stocked. The produce is sourced from the trusted vendor who uses all the ethical practices in growing the vegetables and fruits.

We believe in producing and sourcing only the best for our trusted customers. You can place an order online and look at various delivery settings to see which works for you.

We offer instant deliveries (within 60 minutes) for BD3 customers. Moreover, Express delivery for West Yorkshire patrons. You can also benefit from our Nationwide delivery (within 1-3 working days). 

The produce is packed and stacked to remain intact and fresh during the delivery. They reach you in a temperature-controlled environment ensuring it remains fresh.  

Fresh and Top Quality Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers & Salads

There is no ounce of compromise in getting only the best for you. Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers & Salads are sourced from only the trusted vendors who maintain the quality of the produce and ethical practices in growing them.

Every time you place the order to get Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers & Salads – we ensure you get the best and freshest of the produce.

Easiest Shopping Experience

At Save Co Bradford, you are in for a complete online shopping solution. From HMC halal chicken, HMC halal wagyu, to amazing snacks and sweets from back home – you will find everything!

Spices and herbs are also available fresh and under various labels. You can take a pick of any brand you prefer from back home or try some new brands.

Whenever about to checkout, always drop by the OFFER section to explore some great options with amazing prices.