Since the company’s establishment, MAMI FRUITS is specializing in the production, packing and exporting of excellent quality fresh fruit. Every year it handles different types of fruit, all of Greek origin, with the main volume referring to kiwi and plums, but including also apricots, persimmons, quinces and cherries.
Green, fluffy, with a distinctive and usually sour taste, the kiwifruit has been gaining more and more ground in recent years. After all, it is usually the first recommendation of doctors and dieticians in cases of constipation, regardless of its etiology (irritable bowel, pregnancy, iron supplements, etc.).
Plums are a sweet fruit and belong to the Prunus genus along with peaches and plums. Plums are low in calories, as they provide approximately 46 calories per 100g of product and do not contain any saturated fat, features that make them ideal for a reduced calorie diet. They are rich in fiber, have antioxidant properties as they contain vitamin C. They are a source of vitamin A and β-carotene which contributes to good vision and the health of the skin and mucous membranes. It is rich in polyphenols and flavonoids such as lutein, cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin, which bind free radicals contributing to the anti-aging of cells. Especially zeaxanthin, which belongs to the carotenoids, is absorbed by the macula of the retina and contributes to the good functioning of vision. They are a source of B vitamins, which participate in the body's metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, helping to release energy. They contain vitamin K which is essential for the functioning of many clotting factors in the blood vessels, but also participates in bone metabolism. It also helps to limit neuronal damage in Alzheimer's disease patients.
This delightful, orange fruit, which dominates the Greek summer, is a food of exceptional nutritional value, with particularly important benefits for human health!
Apricots have many beneficial properties and great nutritional value, they contain the antioxidant beta-carotene and they are a rich source of minerals and vitamin A.
The persimmon has sweet flesh, several beneficial properties, few calories and contains many health-promoting nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
The persimmon or persimmon, as the Japanese call it, is a fruit that comes from Japan and is very impressive when ripe. Its name means “food of the gods.”
There are hundreds of lotus species, but the Hachiya and Fuyu varieties are among the most popular. More specifically…
The Hachiya persimmon is heart-shaped and astringent, meaning it is very high in tannins, plant chemicals that give the fruit a dry, bitter taste. This type of lotus must be fully ripe before eating.
The Fuyu persimmon is tomato-shaped, also contains tannins, but they are considered non-astringent. So unlike Hachiya persimmons, the crunchy Fuyu variety can be enjoyed even when it is not fully ripe.
The nutritional value of the fruit lies mainly in the vitamin C that it contains.
This fruit also contains a lot of tannin and stone cells.
The main use of quinces is in confectionery. In particular, spoon sweets, pelts, quince pastes and jams are made from the fruit. In fact, the term "marmalade" originally meant quince jam and was derived from the Portuguese word marmelo, which means "quince".
Raw quince is used as an anti-diarrheal herb. Its seeds also have expectorant and softening properties.
Cherries are rich in pigmented flavonoid substances, known as anthocyanin glycosides, such as lutein, zeaxanthin and β-carotene, which give them their color. They are concentrated mainly in the skin, and are known to have strong antioxidant properties.
In addition, cherries are rich in the antioxidant substance melatonin. Cherries are also rich in vitamins of the B complex (B1, B2, B3), vitamin A, folate and vitamin C, while they contain small amounts of iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and manganese. In addition, cherries are high in phytosterols.
The main facilities of MAMI FRUITS comprising of the head offices, an air-conditioned production space with packing stations, 5 cold stores, a kiwi and stone fruit grading machine, as well as the products delivery area and a parking lot.
