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Fresh Gourmet Palm Hearts

Sustainably Grown in Far North Queensland

Discover fresh, locally grown palm hearts cultivated in the wet tropics of Far North Queensland.

Palm Hearts Australia produces premium palm hearts from specially selected Peach Palms, a suckering palm variety that allows the heart to be harvested without killing the entire plant. The result is a sustainable, high-quality product with a delicate flavour, crisp texture and exceptional culinary versatility.

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A Fresh Australian-Grown Delicacy

Palm hearts are the tender growing point of edible palms. They consist of the inner stem, growing shoot and newly formed fronds.

Although many palm varieties produce an edible heart, only a small number are suitable for commercial food production and sustainable harvesting. Our Peach Palms naturally produce multiple stems, allowing selected stems to be harvested while the palm continues to grow and regenerate.

This makes Peach Palm an ideal choice for producing fresh palm hearts sustainably.

Grown in the Wet Tropics

The warm temperatures, generous rainfall and rich growing conditions of Far North Queensland provide an ideal environment for cultivating Peach Palms.

Our palm hearts are grown in this unique tropical region and harvested fresh to deliver a naturally crisp texture and mild, refined flavour.

Palm hearts can be enjoyed raw or cooked and are suitable for salads, appetisers, gourmet dishes and contemporary Australian cuisine.

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Sustainable by Nature

Traditional palm heart harvesting from single-stemmed varieties, including coconut palms, requires the entire palm to be cut down. Once the growing point is removed, the plant cannot survive.

Peach Palms grow differently. They produce several shoots from the same plant, allowing mature stems to be selectively harvested while younger shoots continue growing.

This regenerative growing habit helps provide a more sustainable way to produce this highly prized ingredient.

A Food Enjoyed Around the World

Palm heart has been produced and enjoyed across tropical regions for generations, including:

  • Central and South America
  • Asia
  • Pacific Islands
  • Indian Ocean islands
  • Northern Australia

It is known by many names around the world, including palmito, pejibaye, pupunha, ubod, palm cabbage and coeur de palmier.

Palm heart also has a long history as a bush food in northern Australia. Coconut palm heart is traditionally used in dishes such as Millionaire’s Salad, although harvesting from single-stemmed palms results in the loss of the entire tree.

Naturally Versatile

Fresh palm heart has a delicate flavour and firm yet tender texture that works beautifully across a wide range of dishes.

It can be:

  • sliced fresh into salads
  • grilled or lightly sautéed
  • served as an appetiser
  • added to seafood and tropical dishes
  • used as a feature ingredient in vegetarian meals
  • incorporated into restaurant and gourmet food menus

Its subtle flavour allows it to complement other ingredients while adding texture and visual appeal.

Fresh from Far North Queensland

Palm Hearts Australia is proud to produce a distinctive tropical ingredient grown locally in Queensland.

Whether you are a chef, restaurateur, food producer, retailer or simply interested in discovering fresh Australian-grown palm hearts, we welcome your enquiry.

Interested in Fresh Palm Hearts?

Contact Palm Hearts Australia to learn more about product availability, supply and potential uses.

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