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White Corn (白玉米)Country MalaysiaThese freshly harvested white corn come from the Cameron Highlands and are considered the best variety of corn. The colour of the kernels is determined by the presence or absence of pigment in the corn. It is said that white corn has the sweetest...
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Carrot (红萝卜)Country AustraliaCarrots have a combination of earthy, woody, sweet and bitter flavours. The middle part of the carrot is usually sweet, while the outer and upper parts are bitter. Carrots become sweeter as they cook and they also release secret amounts of health-promoting beta-carotene, which is...
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Cherry Tomatoes on Vine (樱桃番茄)Country ChinaCherry tomatoes on vines are much sweeter than large tomatoes. Each tomato is round and red and has a lovely tomato flavour with just the right amount of sweetness and sharpness. They should be almost firm, thin and smooth-skinned, with a uniform colour and...
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Hokkaido Japanese Sweet PotatoesCountry JapanThe Japanese sweet potatoes, also known as satsumaimo, has a rich magenta color, while the flesh is white and takes on a champagne cream color when cooked. The texture of Japanese sweet potatoes is starchier and drier compared to ordinary sweet potatoes, and they are...
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Baby French Beans (四季豆)Country IndonesiaGreen beans are the young, immature form of the common bean, harvested no longer than four inches. These tiny, tender and shiny baby beans are smaller than normal green beans. They are very fleshy for their size, have a smooth, velvety skin and their...
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Out Of StockBroccoli (西兰花)Country AustraliaBroccoli has a tree-like structure, similar to cauliflower. Raw, it has a grassy flavour that only takes on a hint of bitterness towards the end. After boiling the broccolis, both the florets and the stems are suitable for eating. The stems, on the other...- $9.00
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Baby Nai Bai (小奶白)Country MalaysiaBaby Nai Bai, also known as Nai Bai milk cabbage, is a delicate cabbage with a bulb-like base made up of clustered stalks. This vegetable is soft, crisp, and has a smooth, fresh flavour, making it a local favourite when stir-fried with oyster sauce...- From $2.50
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Baby Broccoli (小西兰花)Country AustraliaBaby broccoli can be eaten whole. It has a tender texture and a slightly peppery flavour that becomes sweeter when cooked. This vegetable can be eaten raw or cooked as it is very soft. Raw it is added to salads or combined with dips....- $5.00
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Out Of StockFresh Tomatoes (番茄)Country MalaysiaThese basic tomatoes are very juicy and usually bring a higher acidity to the table. The flavour of pastes often improves when they are cooked down into sauce or paste. Examples of uses are slicing (especially for beefsteaks), salsa, canning, sauce, paste, juice and...- $2.20
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Cherry TomatoesCountry NetherlandsThese cherries are a small yet nutrient-dense fruit that is ideal for snacking! They are firm, compact, and smooth-skinned, with superb juiciness that perfectly combining acid and sweetness. Also adds beautiful color and flavour to fresh mixed green salads and pastas. Perfect for...- $2.80
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Gai Lan (芥蓝)Country MalaysiaWith Gai Lan's robust, juicy stems and supple leaves, it has a rich, distinctive flavour with just a hint of bitterness. It is well suited for steaming or stir-frying. If you prepare and cook Gai Lan properly, seasoning it with ginger and garlic to...- $2.60
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BeetrootCountry VietnamBeetroot has an earthy, almost floral flavour with a hint of sweetness and a faint touch of bitterness. This bright red-purple vegetable tastes great to those who know how to use it properly, but it can also taste like dirt to those who do...- $2.00
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Sharp SpinachCountry MalaysiaSharp-leaved spinach has smaller, thinner leaves that have a sharp appearance. The surface of the leaves is quite smooth and has few wrinkles. It is also sweeter than round-leaved spinach, less astringent and has fewer fibres after cooking. STORAGE To keep it fresh,...- From $2.60
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Russet Potatoes (土豆)Country NetherlandsRusset Potatoes are medium to large in size and have a long, cylindrical and elongated shape with a somewhat flattened appearance. The skin has fine light and dark brown areas and is russet, meaning it has a fine, sandpaper-like, rough outer texture. They are...- $3.50
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Celery (芹菜)Country USAThe taste of the celery leaf is earthy, bitter and grassy. The stalk, on the other hand, is very crunchy, salty and grassy, similar to raw onions. Some people do not like the taste, but others enjoy it very much in their fruit juices....- $3.80
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Thick Asparagus (芦笋)Country ImportedGreen asparagus is rich in important nutrients. It has a mild and somewhat bitter flavour that tastes like a cross between broccoli, green beans and artichokes. Unlike other vegetables, the larger the asparagus spears, the more tender they taste. It also has the grassiest...- $7.30
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Mixed Colour CapsicumCountry VietnamCapsicum Bell Peppers If you are looking for capsicum bell peppers in Singapore, this page is positioned around the standard full-size sweet pepper range rather than mini peppers or chilli varieties. It is suitable for customers who want fresh, crisp capsicum for everyday cooking,...- $3.50
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Japanese White Onions (白洋葱)Country JapanThis sweet onion is an all-purpose onion, as it has a deep but not too strong flavour that makes it endlessly versatile in the kitchen. The flavour of yellow onions is a pleasant combination of tartness and sweetness that becomes even sweeter when cooked....- $2.20
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Fresh Ginger (生姜)Country ThailandFresh ginger has a slightly peppery and sweet taste as well as a hot and spicy aroma. Like garlic, fresh ginger softens when cooked and becomes hot when sautéed. The ground version is less intense in flavour, but has a warm pungency and a...- $3.90
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Fresh Unpeeled Garlic (大蒜头)Country MalaysiaGarlic has a strong, pungent taste when eaten fresh. Therefore, it is customary to prepare it in some way before eating it, which greatly softens the flavour. Roasting garlic changes the flavour and texture considerably and results in creamy cloves with a nutty, mild...- $2.90
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Yu Choy Sum (菜心)Country MalaysiaChoy sum is a leafy vegetable composed of long, thick stems. It is commonly used in Chinese cuisines and has small yellow blossoms that look similar to Gai Lan and are edible, with a peppery, faint mustard flavour. Choy sum is a juicy, soft and...- From $2.60
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Small Lebanese Cucumber (小黄瓜)Country MalaysiaLebanese small cucumbers are large and cylindrical, with a dark green skin, white flesh and a crunchy texture. They are smaller than conventional cucumbers, have a smoother skin and a sweeter taste. The flesh inside is crunchy and delicious, with a bright, melon-like flavour...- $2.60
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Beijing Round Cabbage (包菜)Country TaiwanThis variety of cabbage takes its name from its round, hard head, which resembles a ball. It looks small and neat as the leaves are closely intertwined and compact. The dense, naturally sweet and slightly crunchy texture of the leaves becomes tender and tasty when...- $1.90
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Organic Pea Sprouts (豆苗)Country SingaporeThese 100% organic and pesticide free pea shoots are a fast growing vegetable that germinates from pea plants. They are crunchy, taste slightly sweet and juicy and can be eaten in a variety of ways. Uncooked, they taste earthy, crunchy and almost a little...- $2.20
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Bunashimeji Mushroom (鴻喜菇)Country ChinaBrown shimeji mushrooms have a more pronounced umami flavour and are characterised by their delicate taste and tooth-like texture. Shimeji mushrooms should not be eaten raw, but cooked. When cooked, they develop a slightly nutty aroma with a slightly sweet taste. The texture is...- $1.20
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Small Onion Shallots (红洋葱)Country MalaysiaEaten fresh and uncooked, shallots are crunchy and have a hint of sharp acidity, similar to a hint of garlic. When cooked, their texture dissolves to release a sweet, caramelised flavour that melts in your mouth. When fried, shallots are nice and crispy and taste...- $3.90
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Japanese Huaishan - NagaimoCountry JapanNagaimo is a type of mountain yam that can be eaten raw or cooked. Its taste and texture are similar to potatoes. It is crunchy and somewhat sticky, which makes it a good starch alternative. Fresh huai shan does not add much flavour to...- $9.80
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Japanese Amela TomatoesCountry JapanBred in Shizuoka in 1994, the Amela tomato is the highest quality of all tomatoes and one of the sweetest varieties grown on Japanese farms. They are so sweet that they have been called "fruit tomatoes" because people were in disbelief at how rich...- $36.60
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Out Of StockCauliflower (菜花)Country AustraliaWhen cooked, cauliflower, much like its green broccoli relative, has a delicate sweetness and enticing nutty overtones. It has a crunchy texture and mild flavour, making it ideal for a range of dishes as it is adaptable, low in calories and can be used...- $7.60
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Fresh Birds Eye Chilli Padi (小辣椒)Country VietnamSpice up your Singaporean cuisine with Fresh Birds Eye Chilli Padi, also known as Chili Padi is a staple ingredient in many spicy Singaporean dishes. With 50,000 to 100,000 Scoville units, this small but mighty chilli packs a punch and is incredibly spicy. Learn...- $1.20
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Chinese Long Cabbage (北方大白菜)Country MalaysiaNapa cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is crunchy and watery with a slightly sweet, mild flavour and can be eaten raw, quickly roasted or gently cooked in a thick stew. Similar to tofu, Napa...- From $2.80
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Curly Kale (羽衣甘蓝)Country SingaporeThis local indoor kale is a versatile green with an earthy flavour that can be eaten raw or cooked. When cooked, kale is one of the few leafy greens that shrinks down significantly. It tastes good sautéed, roasted, stewed, or baked as kale crisps....- $6.20
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Organic Baby Spinach (菠菜)Country ItalyOrganic baby spinach is a nutritious superfood with a tender, velvety texture and a wonderful, fresh flavour. These fresh baby spinach were grown without the use of synthetic fertilisers or pesticides, and they have been cleaned and packaged for you to enjoy. Combine it...- $5.80
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Out Of StockCorianderCountry ThailandCoriander, also known as cilantro, is an aromatic herb that features delicate, lacy green leaves and a unique, fresh flavor with citrusy and slightly spicy notes. The leaves are tender and versatile, often used to enhance the taste of a variety of dishes. Coriander...- $2.10
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Heirloom Cherry TomatoesCountry SingaporeHeirloom Cherry Tomatoes come in a vibrant mix of colours — red, orange, yellow, and green where each bursting with its own unique flavour profile. Known for their rich sweetness, balanced acidity, and old-fashioned tomato taste, they add a burst of colour and freshness...- $4.50
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Peeled Petai Beans (臭豆)Country IndonesiaPetai beans are a vegetable with a distinctive taste and aroma. They have an unusual taste that is a combination of sweet and bitter. The young beans are in a long green pod, which is covered by a thick light brown membrane. Petai beans...- $5.60
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Thai Lemongrass (柠檬草)Country ThailandLemongrass has a citrus and lemon flavour with a hint of mint that complements other flavours in a meal without overpowering them. Lemongrass has a pleasant fragrance that is good for drinks and dipping sauces. First cut off the spiky top and base,...- $2.60
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Mini PumpkinCountry ChinaThis pumpkin tastes similar to most other seasonal squashes. They have a delicate, fluffy, and somewhat sweet flavour when freshly cooked, and may be roasted, steamed, sautéed, baked, braised, tempura-friend, or pureed to make bread, croquets, confections, and cakes. While canned pumpkin has a...- $12.80
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Fresh Brussels Sprouts (球芽甘蓝)Country AustraliaFresh Brussels Sprouts from Australia is a nutritious addition to your dining table, crunchy and versatile. Whether you like your Brussel Sprout roasted, stir-fried, steamed, or grilled, these green brussel sprouts never disappoint. When cooked correctly, they are caramelised, nutty sprouts that add a...- $5.40
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Sweet Mini Peppers (Baby Capsicums)Country MalaysiaSweet Mini Peppers If you are looking for sweet mini peppers in Singapore, this page is positioned around the small-format sweet pepper category rather than standard full-size bell peppers or chilli varieties. It is suitable for customers who want colourful, snack-friendly peppers that are...- $4.80
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Holland TomatoCountry NetherlandsThese Cherry Tomatoes Holland Tomato are a largest in size that is ideal for snacking! They are big, pretty, firm, and smooth-skinned, with superb juiciness that perfectly combining acid and sweetness. Also adds beautiful color and flavour to fresh mixed green salads and pastas....- $10.90
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Out Of StockJapanese Burdock (牛蒡)Country JapanJapanese burdock root in Japanese is called "gobo," is a root vegetable that has a crunchy texture and a mildly sweet and earthy flavour. When cooked, it can take on a softer texture and absorb the flavours of other ingredients in the dish, making...- $5.90
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Out Of StockMini EggplantsCountry SingaporeThese Mini Eggplants are small, glossy, and packed with flavour absorbed after cooking! Known for their tender texture and mild, slightly sweet taste, they’re a versatile ingredient that fits perfectly in stir-fries, curries, grilled dishes, or even air-fried snacks. Their petite size means faster...- $4.90
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Out Of StockScrew PepperCountry ChinaChina Screw Pepper If you are looking for China screw pepper in Singapore, this page is positioned around the wrinkled green chilli category rather than smooth long green chilli, sweet capsicum or mini sweet peppers. It is suitable for customers who want a distinct...- $3.80
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Long Green ChilliCountry ChinaLong Green Chilli If you are looking for long green chilli in Singapore, this page is positioned around the smooth, slender green chilli category rather than sweet capsicum, mini sweet peppers or wrinkled chilli varieties. It is suitable for customers who want a practical...- $3.40
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White Radish (白萝卜)Country JapanExperience the culinary versatility of our white radish, also known as White Daikon in SG. This daikon white radish stands out with its distinctive sweet flavour, offering a milder, peppery-sweet taste compared to other radish varieties. Resembling a large white carrot, the White Daikon...- $5.50
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Out Of StockPurple CauliflowerCountry AustraliaPurple Cauliflower Singapore Purple Cauliflower is a naturally vibrant cauliflower variety known for its deep purple hue, mild sweetness, and slightly nutty flavour. Also searched as 紫花椰菜, this eye-catching vegetable offers the same familiar cauliflower eating quality with the added appeal of anthocyanin-rich colour,...- $8.90
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Japanese PumpkinCountry JapanKabocha squash has a pleasant, earthy scent with chestnut undertones. This winter squash has a finely grained, dry, soft texture and a buttery, sweet, rich, nutty flavour that is evocative of sweet potato and pumpkin when cooked. They can be roasted, steamed, sautéed, baked, braised,...- $8.90
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Types of Root & Hearty Vegetable in Singapore
Root & Hearty Vegetable Varieties
Root and hearty vegetables in Singapore include staple vegetables such as potato, russet potatoes, holland potato and ratte potato, along with carrot varieties such as carrot, baby carrot, purple carrot, white carrot and green carrot. These vegetables are widely used in everyday cooking for their versatility and texture.
Sweet potato varieties include sweet potato, purple sweet potato, japanese sweet potato, beni haruka sweet potato, honey sweet potato, yellow sweet potato and orange sweet potato, commonly used in dishes such as sweet potato porridge, steamed sweet potato and desserts.
Other root vegetables include beetroot, beetroot singapore and beetroot juice ingredients, as well as radish varieties such as white radish, chinese radish, daikon, japanese radish and red radish. These are often used in soups such as white radish soup, beef and radish soup and traditional chinese dishes.
Additional hearty vegetables include pumpkin, japanese pumpkin, yellow pumpkin and baby pumpkin, commonly used in dishes such as pumpkin soup, pumpkin stir fry and puree preparations.
Aromatics, Herbs & Functional Roots
Aromatic root vegetables include ginger, old ginger, bentong ginger, yellow ginger and dried ginger, commonly used in ginger tea, ginger drink, ginger pork stir fry and traditional soups. Other ingredients include garlic, garlic clove, minced garlic, garlic paste, garlic sprouts and black garlic, widely used in cooking and sauces.
Onion varieties include red onion, white onion, brown onion and sweet onion, often used together with garlic in cooking bases such as onion and garlic stir fry dishes.
Traditional and specialty roots include huai shan (Chinese yam), Japanese yam, burdock root, gobo Japanese burdock and lotus root, commonly used in soups such as huai shan soup, huai shan yu zhu soup and burdock soup. Other ingredients include lily bulb and lily buds used in traditional Chinese cooking.
These greens are widely used for salads greens, sandwiches and light dishes, valued for their crisp texture and freshness.
Root Vegetables in Singapore
Root and hearty vegetables are widely used in Singapore across a range of cuisines, including Chinese, Western and Southeast Asian dishes. These vegetables are commonly prepared in soups, stir fry dishes, roasted dishes and slow-cooked meals due to their ability to retain texture and absorb flavour.
Popular uses include dishes such as garlic broccoli stir fry, ginger chicken, potato puree, baked potato, pumpkin soup and sweet potato desserts, making these vegetables essential in everyday cooking.
Countries of Origin
Root vegetables in Singapore are sourced from both local farms and imported suppliers. Common imports come from countries such as China, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and Japan depending on seasonality and availability.
Specialty varieties such as Japanese sweet potato, Japanese pumpkin and burdock root are imported for their quality and texture, while staple vegetables such as potato, carrot, garlic and onion are sourced from multiple regions to ensure consistent supply.
Why Choose SKC Fruits
At SKC Fruits, we specialise in sourcing fresh vegetables in Singapore with a focus on quality, freshness and consistency. Our root and hearty vegetables are selected based on firmness, colour and overall condition to ensure they meet our standards before delivery.
We work with trusted suppliers to provide a wide range of vegetables including potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, radish, pumpkin, ginger and garlic. Each batch is handled and stored properly to maintain freshness.
We understand that fresh produce requires reliability. If there are quality issues with specific items, we assess each case and provide fair resolutions, including refunds or replacements where appropriate.
We serve customers across Singapore for home cooking, meal preparation and bulk orders with reliable next-day delivery.
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Fresh Vegetables FAQs
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Root vegetables such as potato, carrot, radish and sweet potato are commonly used in soups, stir fry dishes, roasted meals and traditional Chinese cooking due to their texture and ability to absorb flavour.
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Sweet potatoes are generally sweeter and softer with higher fibre content, while regular potatoes such as russet or holland potato have a more neutral flavour and are commonly used for mashed potatoes, fries and baked dishes.
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Sweet potatoes typically take around 15 to 25 minutes to boil depending on size, while steaming usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. The texture should be soft when pierced with a fork.
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Huai shan, also known as Chinese yam, is commonly used in soups such as huai shan soup and huai shan yu zhu soup. It has a mild flavour and slightly starchy texture, often used in traditional Chinese cooking.
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Burdock root, also known as gobo in Japanese cuisine, is a long root vegetable commonly used in soups, stir fry dishes and burdock tea. It has a slightly earthy flavour and firm texture.
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Fresh root vegetables should feel firm, heavy for their size and free from soft spots or excessive moisture. Skin should be smooth without signs of sprouting or decay.
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