Fresh vegetables | Tomatoes - Eggplants - Peppers | Le Delas
Fresh vegetables | Tomatoes - Eggplants - Peppers
A sunny, essential vegetable, fresh yellow peppers are sold by the kilo (order by weight). Yellow peppers are characterised by their bright colour and sweet, slightly fruity flavour, which is less bitter than green peppers. They have crisp, juicy flesh. They are delivered loose in 5 kg cardboard boxes for large volumes.
Professional culinary uses:
► Yellow peppers are widely used in professional cooking for their sweet taste, texture and, above all, their colour, which adds an aesthetic contrast to dishes:
► Salads and cold starters: Ideal raw, cut into strips, for mixed salads, raw vegetable platters or appetiser skewers.
► Hot dishes and garnishes: Perfect for cooking (grilled, pan-fried, roasted). Essential in ratatouille, vegetable stir-fries, stuffing (stuffed peppers), fajitas and Mediterranean dishes.
► Sauces and Coulis: Can be roasted and peeled to make coulis or creamy, colourful sauces to accompany fish or poultry.
► Decoration: Its bright colour is highly prized for decorating dishes and buffets.
Storage and preparation tips:
► Storage: Store in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator or in a cool, dry place (ideally between 8°C and 10°C) to prolong their freshness and crunchiness.
► Preparation: Rinse before use. Remove the stalk, seeds and white membranes (which can be bitter). For better digestion, especially if eaten raw, the thin skin of the pepper can be removed after roasting in the oven or under the grill.
Tomato No. 2 is a large variety (67 to 82 mm in diameter), appreciated by professionals for its versatility and juicy flesh. It is the traditional tomato for stuffing. Bright red in colour, it has smooth skin and a regular shape. It is carefully selected by Le Delas, your wholesaler in Rungis, for its consistent quality, good texture and balanced flavour, essential criteria for use in catering.
Culinary uses:
► Stuffed tomatoes: its size and regular shape make it perfect for stuffing and roasting in the oven, whether with meat, rice or vegetables.
► Sauces and coulis: its juicy flesh also makes it a good candidate for sauces. Cooked with garlic, onions and aromatic herbs, it serves as a base for many dishes, from pasta to stews.
► Carpaccios and burgers: thinly sliced, it adds freshness to your burgers, sandwiches or vegetable carpaccios.
Storage and preparation tips:
These tomatoes are best stored at room temperature to preserve their flavour and texture. Avoid placing them in the refrigerator, as the cold alters their taste. They are available at the Rungis store and for delivery throughout France and abroad.
This product is fresh red pepper, sold by the kilo. It is an essential fruit vegetable in Mediterranean and international cuisine. Red pepper is pepper that has reached full maturity. It is characterised by a sweet and fruity flavour, much less bitter than green pepper, and by its bright colour, which adds an aesthetic touch to dishes.
Professional culinary uses:
Red peppers are an essential ingredient in cooking due to their taste, colour and texture:
► Garnishes and hot dishes: Crucial for ratatouilles, vegetable stir-fries, fajitas, curries and stews. Their sweetness goes well with meat and spices.
► Stuffed: Their shape makes them easy to stuff, offering a popular vegetarian or meat option.
► Salads and cold starters: Excellent raw, cut into strips, for mixed salads, raw vegetable platters or tapas.
► Roasted and grilled: Ideal for roasting or grilling. Once peeled, it makes delicious strips of marinated peppers (peppers a la brasa).
Storage and preparation tips:
► Storage: Fresh product. Store in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator (ideally between 8°C and 10°C) to maintain firmness.
► Preparation: Peppers should be washed and cored (seeds and white parts removed) before use.
These Round Tomatoes No. 3 are sold by the kilo so you can order just the right amount you need. The tomatoes are 57 to 67 mm in size (size No. 3), which is a standard medium size. These round tomatoes are versatile, firm, and ideal for everyday use in professional kitchens, whether for raw or cooked preparations.
Professional culinary uses:
The round tomato is an essential fruit vegetable in cooking, used in many preparations:
► Salads and raw: Perfect for mixed salads, tomato and mozzarella, or sliced for sandwiches and burgers. Their medium size is convenient for slicing.
► Hot cooking: Used to make tomato sauces (the basis of many dishes), soups, stuffings (stuffed tomatoes), ratatouilles, or grilled as a side dish.
► Garnish: Can be used as a base for pizza toppings, savoury tarts or as a decorative element on dishes.
► Value for money: Size No. 3 offers an excellent compromise between size and handling, at an affordable price.
► Storage: Store at room temperature (approximately 12°C to 18°C) to best preserve flavour and texture, away from direct light. Avoid storing in the refrigerator as this can alter their taste and make them mealy.
Green peppers are crunchy and slightly bitter vegetables harvested before they are fully ripe. They are one of the most versatile peppers in cooking, prized for their firm texture that holds up well when cooked. They are sold by the kilo according to your needs and professional uses.
Green peppers are a staple in cuisines around the world. They are excellent for adding colour and crunch to salads, ratatouilles, vegetable stir-fries and stuffings. Their herbaceous flavour pairs perfectly with grilled meats, Mediterranean stews and Mexican or Asian-inspired dishes.
Storage and preparation tips:
Peppers should be stored in a cool, dry place to preserve their firmness. It is recommended that they be consumed quickly after purchase. For optimal use, they can be roasted in the oven or over a flame to easily remove the skin, making them more digestible.
