Nishi Foods is a brand of Nishi Trading Co. Ltd, a family owned Tongan enterprise which has operated for over two decades. Nishi Trading has a proud history of exporting quality products from Tonga to international markets including New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Samoa, American Samoa and China.
Our commitment to quality and food safety ensures that our local farmers get a fair price and our customers get the best produce and service from Tonga.
We have developed a line of frozen products specifically for chefs, caterers and the food service industry who seek a consistent supply of quality local produce at affordable pricing.
Our frozen root crop is convenient, versatile and most importantly easy to store in your freezers. Time and waste is minimised, allowing you and your team to spend more time in the kitchen preparing tasty dishes for your customers.
FRESH PRODUCE
Watermelon
Squash
Taro Leaf
Butternut
Taro
Onions
Crown Pumpkin
Butterkin
Potatoes
HEALTHY FROZEN
Pumpkin
This brightly coloured, “cheerful-looking” vegetable is nutrient rich, making it very valuable for your health. It is packed with vitamins and rich in minerals.
Our cubed pumpkin is a great base for soups and baking as they impart moisture and texture. Being highly nutritious, our pumpkin cubes are versatile and go well into healthy juices, smoothies and spreads. It can also be enjoyed on its own.
Yam
Yams are a low GI food and contains good levels of Vitamin A which is good for eyesight and general health. Yams can be used instead of potatoes in a salad and can also be enjoyed alone with your favourite meat or fish dish.
Taro Leaf
Taro leaves are a low calorie green leafy vegetable that’s high in potassium, folate and vitamins A and C. They’re also a good source of fibre.
Taro leaves are a nutritious and versatile ingredient that can well into any diet.
taro
Our Tongan Taro is a rich source of nutrients, antioxidants and a great dose of Vitamin C including magnesium, iron, fibre, potassium. manganese, zinc, copper and phosphorous.
Our frozen taro fries and cubes give you the versatility and convenience to enjoy in stir-frys, soups, or your favourite casserole.
They are also tasty deep fried or shallow fried in a pan.
Cassava
Cassava is high in carbohydrate and is delicious baked or fried. It is a tasty accompaniment for all meals, that your family and friends will enjoy. Great for those summer BBQs.
Sweet Kumara
This vibrantly purple sweet potato or kumala, is rich in flavour and packed with nutritional benefits. Highlighted as a top superfood this variety of Hawaiian kumala is from the ‘Morning Glory’ family and grows well in the rich volcanic soils of Tonga.
The antioxidant known as anthocyanin is the pigment which is responsible for the brilliant purple colour of the flesh. It is the same pigment that gives blueberries, red grapes and red cabbage their colour. Antioxidants help to guard against cardiovascular disease and cancer.
These are tasty as fries - and pack more flavour and nutrition than your regular hot potato fries.
Great for restaurants and burger bars!
Even better at home for the family to enjoy.
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is a nutritious fruit that is energy-rich and high in complex carbohydrates and rich in dietary fibre, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, thiamin and niacin. A healthy alternative starch and these can either be fried, baked or boiled.
MORINGA
TUMERIC
Turmeric Powder
Tumeric is an antioxidant that is power packed with vitamins and minerals. Turmeric powder complements well with any vegetable or meat preparations and mixes nicely with other spicy powders and herbs, enhancing overall flavor and fragrance of dishes. Try a turmeric latte at any time of the day with your favourite milk.
Taro
Taro flour is the ideal plant-based protein that is rich in dietary fiber and minerals like potassium. It is gluten-free and a nutritious alternative to wheat flour. The flour contains natural binding ingredients so additional ingredients such as xantham gum are not needed.
Cassava
Cassava flour is a great source of Vitamin C and manganese. It is naturally vegan, nut-free and gluten free making it a great choice for those on selective diets or with food allergies and sensitivities.
Cassava flour’s white colour, neutral taste and fine texture make it an excellent baking substitute. This flour is most similar to wheat flour out of gluten free flours.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin flour is a rich dietary source and a great source of protein. It. is excellent for baked goods and can be rehydrated to make pumpkin puree, by adding a cup of water to ¼ cup pumpkin flour. Pumpkin flour is not only gluten free but grain, dairy , nut and soy free.
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