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Bok Choy
Profile: B.C. growers produce a variety of vegetables that are traditionally associated with regions outside North America. Many of these vegetables are of Asian origin, including Bok choy. About: Bok choy is very nutritious. Raw or cooked, it contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fibre. Did you know?
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Bison
B.C. Bison There are 52 registered bison ranches in B.C., with 7,300 head of bison. About: Bison is nutritionally packed red meat that is low in fat, calories, and cholesterol but high in protein and iron. Did you know?
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Ginseng
“Historical and nutritional” Asian ginseng has been part of traditional Chinese medicine for over 3,000 years. Commercial ginseng production in B.C. began in 1982 in the Bontanie Valley. About Western herbalists applied the term “adaptogen” to ginseng, as it assists the consumer in adapting to the stresses present in their environment. Did you know?
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Geoduck
Profile The geoduck clam is a bivalve mollusk, and it is indigenous to coastal B.C. About Geoduck clam meat is packed with essential vitamins and minerals, such as B12 and iron. Many chefs serve Geoduck raw in sushi or sashimi, but it can also be sautéed, stir-fried, or cooked in a hot pot. …
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Kale
“Super and delicious!” Kale is a cold crop vegetable and tends to prefer cool weather and can even withstand light frost About Kale is a super food meaning it is filled with nutrients and is beneficial for one’s health. Kale is a good source of fibre, vitamins, minerals, and potassium. Most Common Varieties Did you…
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Scallops
Fresh all year round! Scallops are transferred to deep-water tenures where they are suspended in a mesh bag (suspension culture) or are seeded on the ocean floor (bottom culture). Wild scallops are commercially harvested around November to March. About: Scallops can be pan fried, boiled, BBQ, or even ate raw. Most Common Varieties: Did you…
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Mussels
A Coastal B.C. Gem! B.C.’s coastal waters provide a great location to grow shellfish, especially Vancouver Island, the Georgia Basin, and the Sunshine Coast. About: Mussels mature into a marketable size over an 18-to-36-month period in deep-water tenures where they are suspended in mesh socks. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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Turkey
Gobble gobble! B.C. turkey production is mainly concentrated in the Fraser Valley, with small flocks produced around the province! About: Turkey was traditionally purchased for enjoying at special holiday dinners, but shoppers are purchasing year-round as an excellent source of protein that is low in cholesterol and fat. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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Chicken
Profile: Chicken production is B.C.’s second largest land-based agriculture industry. About: Chicken has always been a nutritious choice for your family, but with advancements in chicken farming, chicken is even more nutritious than it was 20 years ago. When you eat chicken, you are not only getting an excellent low-fat source of protein, niacin, and…
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Beef
Profile: B.C. beef is a single ingredient and naturally nutrient-dense protein food. About: B.C. ranching takes place primarily in the Interior where ranches focus on raising high-quality cattle. Earing B.C. beef is environmentally sustainable. Ranchers and farmers are conscientious stewards of the land, and they work to adopt practices that support the environment. Did you…