Plantain, +/-2kg£10.95Plantain looks similar to a banana, but they are low in sugar and have higher levels of starch. For this reason, they are generally eaten cooked as there is too much starch in them to be eaten raw. It is their low levels of sugar that give them their green colour. Plantain is a highly nutritious pla...- British Blackberries, Fresh, +/500g£19.50
- Star Fruit, Fresh, x 5£9.95
- Coconut, Fresh x 5£12.95Coconuts are not only delicious, but will last for 6 months at room temperature. Full of milk, they also have a fantastic tasting flesh. Try grating the white flesh on a cheese grater and using the flakes like bread crumbs to panee small goujons of fish or Gambas for an Indian themed dish. Deep fry ...Out of stock
- Tarocco Blood Oranges, 2kg£9.95These oranges are known throughout most of the world as "blood," "blood-red" or "blush" oranges. They are a seasonal citrus fruit, available between January and March. Their distinctive colour is the result of the pigment, anthocyanin, reacting to the fluctuation between chilly nights and warm days....
- White Cherries, 450g£12.95
- Flat White Peaches, +/-2kg£12.95Flat peaches are often referred to as doughnut peaches - wonderfully soft, and juicy, they are in prime season and are bursting with sweetness. Only around for a short period, these peaches boast a more nutty flavour to their yellow fleshed counterparts and are equally delectable served alone or car...Out of Season
- Fresh Almonds, 1kg£12.95
- Black Figs, Tray£32.95This is one of the most special fruit of the whole year. Perfectly ripe black figs, bursting with flavour ready to be devoured. Best eaten just as they are or with proscuitto, mint, mozzarella drizzled with olive oil. They are extremely versatile though and can be grilled, baked or used in salads. T...Out of stock
- Bergamot Citrus Fruit, 1kg£12.95An exotic fruit that looks something like an orange and lemon combined, Bergamot gained worldwide fame as one of the ingredients of Earl Grey Tea. Like lemon the flesh is sour, while the fragrant juice is its crowning glory; use to flavour punches, teas and cocktails (gin and high quality vodka are ...Out of stock
- White Nectarines, x 10£12.95This white variety of nectarine is full of sweet, fragrant flesh. Their flavour is smooth and the juice is low in acidity. Try grilling to caramelize the juices, and serving with nuts, granola and a spoonful of Greek style yoghurt. They also work well in summer salads, complimenting more savoury fla...Out of stock
- Seville Oranges, 2kg£13.95
- Lychee, +/-1kg£11.95Lychees are a wonderfully delicious fruit. The gnarly pinkish skin is easily peeled back to reveal milky white flesh that, when bitten into, releases heavenly juice full of honeyed sweetness. They are popular in many parts of Asia where they are often used in desserts. The fruit has a long history o...Out of Season
- Greengage Plums, 1kg£12.95What separates the greengage from a plum? Some say it is purely in the eating: if, when you bite into a plum-shaped fruit, you feel your mouth filled with the nectar of the gods rather than the flesh, then it is a greengage. Greengages are a type of European plum, often vivid green in colour. They ...
- Micro Melons, 1 x Punnet£5.95At a fraction of the size of a normal watermelon, these micro melons – otherwise known as mouse or pepquino melons – look just like smaller versions of their cousins. With a refreshing and slightly sour flavour similar to cucumber, the little fruits make an excellent snack, appetiser, co...Out of Season
- Fresh Cobnuts, 1kg£13.50Fresh young cobnuts also know as Kentish cobs are green and golden, dewy green in colour and, as the season progresses, they grow gradually golden in colour. The flavour also alters from juicy and mildly coconutty to sweet and deeply nutty. Cobnuts are a type of hazelnut traditionally grown in ...Out of Season
- Forced Rhubarb, 1kg£11.95Rhubarb is one of the few fruits and vegetables that can be forced to grow out of its natural season with great results. There is a certain romance to the method of forcing, which involves growing the rhubarb in the dark and harvesting by candlelight. This encourages the roots to shoot upwards, sear...
- French Gariguette Strawberries, 250g£6.95Possibly the sweetest and most fragrant strawberries you’ll ever taste, the gariguette is the epitome of everything you’d look for in this much-loved summer fruit. The small berries glisten ruby-red in sunlight and the sugared scent gives way to juicy mouthful of sweet, floral flavour. O...Out of Season
- Pineberries, 100g£7.40Pineberries look like white strawberries with red seeds and have been heralded as a cross between a strawberry and a pineapple. In actual fact, the pineberry is a simple relative of the domestic red strawberry and is descended from a variety native to North America. The scent is fruity and floral an...Out of Season
- Red Gooseberries, 1 x Punnet£11.00Red gooseberries are a delight of the English summer. A traditional fruit that often doesn’t get as much recognition as it deserves, the gooseberry is so tasty and very versatile. Eat fresh from the punnet and enjoy the tart exterior that leads to the fleshy, sweet middle, which hints at apric...Out of Season
Our exotic and enticing selection of specialist fruits is ideal for creating delectable dishes at home all year round.
Add an extra something to a meal or dessert with some unique fruity flavours or enjoy separately as a snack between meals.
Our selection of specialist fruits provides fresh new flavours that complement a variety of dishes. Choose from tangy blood oranges, succulent medjool dates, refreshing micro melons, bitter fraise du bois and much more. You can then create unique dishes that will delight your taste buds.
Find the Right Specialist Fruit for the Season
The Fine Food Specialist team strives to ensure our specialist fruits are as fresh as they can be, meaning we provide the appropriate fruits for each season. Enjoy the zesty burst of citrus fruits during spring and summer, or the tasty flavour of fresh dates from August through to December. We source the finest fruits all year round to ensure you have all you need, whatever the weather.
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Use slices of fruit with fresh fish to create delicate appetisers, use them for moreish mains or conjure up a unique dessert with unusual yet enjoyable flavour blends.
Fruits from Around the World
We stock fruits from all over the world, including the daring dragon fruit, Japanese yuzu and Chinese Nashi pears. But we also have a selection of more traditional options from the fruit world. Choose from Sicilian lemons, English cherries and Yellow peaches.
At Fine Food Specialist, we offer such a large variety of specialist fruits and other fine ingredients, helping you easily find the fruits you need to bring new flavours into your kitchen. Our appetising assortment of specialist fruits can please every palette, so why not browse our entire selection of fruits and begin experimenting with exceptional flavours and textures.