Fresh Flavours and Summer Harvesting in Full Swing!

Dried Herb Harvest Around the World
Oregano production in Turkey is progressing and if rains continue yields will improve, but the proportion of stocks suitable to meet EU regulations will be down. Rain is unfortunately also good for the growth of weeds which produce contaminants. Parsley in the UK growth has picked up well with the arrival of wet weather. Fields received from one to two inches of rain, even though there had to be a pause in harvest in order to avoid damage to waterlogged land. Our first cut is almost over. Bowlander will always endeavour to provide stocks suitable to meet regulations in the country of purchase, including the need to meet EU requirements which is becoming increasingly challenging for some crops.

IQF Herb Season Update:
Herb production is good in Brittany while parts of the South of France are slightly impacted by the weather causing fewer perennial crops. On average, the herbs season started quite normally. We are still in the early stages of harvesting for many herb crops. The UK weather in July was very good for herb growing and the focus of early harvesting was on quality. Some herbs have been more challenging due to recent dry weather such as IQF Rosemary and IQF Thyme where yields have been lower than expected. The harvest continues into September and early October.

The Taste of South America

Chipotle chilli is a smoked Jalapeno chilli originating from Mexico. It provides a sweet smoky chilli flavour with a wide range of applications. It is available as an ambient paste in bulk pails or sachets from 250kg MOQ or dried powder format in 25kg bags.

How you can add Heat & Flavour with Chipotle Chilli

• A marinade for steaks and vegetable dishes.
• Add a bit of spice to your soups and stews
• Addition to condiments such as ketchup or Aioli for a colourful spicy garlic mayo.
• Spicy slaws for an alternative to the classic cabbage slaw.
• Spicy spread for sandwiches
• Chipotle Paste sauce or drizzle for pizzas.
• Chipotle chilli paste or powder for smoky bean chilli.
• Smoky Chipotle and Tomato sauce for Chipotle baked eggs

IQF ingredients for Mexican recipe developments

New IQF Avocado
Avocados are used extensively in Mexican recipes. They can be added to soups, salsas, fajitas and tacos as well as being used in desserts.
(Our IQF Avocado 15mm diced comes from Peru. MOQ from 200kg mixed pallets.)

IQF Lime
Limes are ubiquitous with Mexican food. They are used in everything from margaritas to salsas, tacos and desserts. A squeeze of lime is perfect to compliment the flavours of whatever Mexican dish you are eating.
(Frozen Milled Lime Zest in 10kg cases | Frozen Lime Juice 10kg pails | MOQ from 200kg mixed pallets.)

IQF Coriander
The bright green of herbs adds freshness to a Mexican recipe. Herbs are added to dishes like guacamole, salsa, beans, meat dishes, rice and enchiladas. Coriander is one of the most common herbs you will come across, whatever Mexican dish you are eating.
(We offer IQF coriander in 10kgs cases, from 200kg mixed pallets or we can also offer dried coriander in 10kgs bags.)

IQF Corn
Corn is the main grain in Mexican cuisine. It’s used in soups, stews, and chilli dishes and also has wider uses in vegan and vegetarian prepared meals.
(We can offer IQF Sweetcorn kernels and we also offer Sweetcorn quarters or Sweetcorn Ribs which come in 4 x 2.5kg bags per box. MOQ from 200kg mixed pallets)

Elevate the corn ribs with flavour packed Tajin style seasoning which we can offer as a bespoke blend. This Mexican seasoning made with a variety of chillis, lime and salt is very versatile and can enhance the flavour of fruit, vegetables, popcorn and snacks.

Available from UK stock.
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New IQF Beans
The following IQF Beans are available in 10kg cases and can be taken as part of 200kg mixed pallets lots.

IQF Chickpeas
Known as Garbanzo beans in Mexico. They can be combined with spices, oil, Chipotle and sour cream then used as a filling in tachos, salads, wraps or burrito bowls.

IQF Tricolour Lentils
Tricolour lentil mix: a mix of green, brown and red lentils that instantly adds some colour to your plate

IQF Black Beans
High in protein but rich and creamy these make a great base for sauces especially when combined with Chipotle.

IQF Kidney Beans
Often used in chilli con carne, these beans hold their shape well and absorb spicy flavours well.

Mexican Bean Sauce
Great used as a side dish for tacos, enchiladas, burritos bowls, nachos or as a sauce with fish or chicken dishes.
We can supply the individual ingredients as well as a finished black bean sauce to suit your NPD requirements.