foraged items

Big Island

Crunchy when raw with a creamy finish. Creamy when cooked. High in iron & calcium.

Mild, Crunchy, Creamy

This is a very versatile and unique produce. Bring exotic flare to any Salad, Stir Fry, Curry, "Ratatouille", "Ragout", or Medley. The Hearts of Palm are very rich in Iron and Calcium with a mild flavor that can easily be overpowered by strong onion and garlic. It never hurts to be adventurous on a new vegetable option.

Quick Facts

Commonly Known As:
Burglar's Thigh, Chonta, Aristocrat's Plantar, Palm Cabbage

  • Species Name

    Palm Hearts

  • Origin

    Honolulu

  • Harvest Method

    Foraged

  • Range & Habitat

    Southern Pacific & Hawaii

  • Producer

    The Hawaiian Fleet

Seasonality
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Year Round

Range & Habitat

about the fishery

The Hawaiian Fleet

Hawaii's Market is unique; boats fishing local waters bring their bounty in to be offloaded into Hawaii's auction, "United Fishing Agency Auction." Hawaiian auction bidders know their favorite boats, handling practices and ordering days. Each buyer takes their prized winning bid back to the plant each day and grades it for national distribution next day.

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