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Seasons/Availability
MicroGreens Red Amaranth is available year round.
Current Facts
Tiny seedlings of herbs and greens, nutritious MicroGreens are today’s very popular and very gourmet garnish and flavor accent offering a multitude of colors, textures and distinct flavors. Grown in soil or soil-like materials, MicroGreens depend on sunlight and air circulation to flourish, unlike sprouts that are grown in water and require a dark environment with high humidity. Cut just above the soil, MicroGreens are harvested one to two inches tall and seven to twenty-one days old when their very first leaves appear. Beautifully and elegantly accentuating the fine dining experience, chic MicroGreens’ tasty stems and leaves create an eye-catching presentation that deliciously delights diners.
Description/Taste
MicroGreens Red Amaranth shows off an intense bright fuchsia-red colorful personality. Producing delicate leaves and stems, the mild flavor is reminiscent to beets. Visually captivating!
Nutritional Value
MicroGreens are a dieter's delight! Fat-free, cholesterol-free, one cup has just 5 calories, plus offers vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, potassium, a trace of protein and dietary fiber. The amaranth plant produces nutritious edible seeds that contain a high concentration of protein. Seasoned with honey, these seeds are frequently used as an ingredient in energy and health bars.
Applications
Stunning and tasty, striking MicroGreens Red Amaranth reveals its pretty presence whether mixed in fresh salads or as an edible garnish for most anything. Ideal for dressing up veggie trays. To store, refrigerate in a sealed container. Use promptly for optimum quality and visual presentation.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Native to the Americas, amaranth was a staple to some of the great civilizations of Central and South America. Amaranth was thought of as a "super grain" and was rotated in the fields with maize and beans. Amaranth has begun growing in popularity since the 1980s for its overall health benefits and beautiful color.
Geography/History
Locally grown at Fresh Origins Farm, San Marcos, California, edible MicroGreens are delivered fresh daily to area restaurants year round. Boasting one of the best growing climates in the world, North San Diego County's compatible weather is ideal for growing top quality MicroGreens that are remarkably superior to greens produced in other parts of the country. Fresh Origins' MicroGreens are never stringy, weak or bland in flavor. Hand harvested with lots of TLC and seriously focused on food safety, Fresh Origins Farm harvests MicroGreens daily at their peak of freshness. Fresh Origins Farm is also reputed as a chef's favorite grower with its extraordinary array of edible FreshFlowers™, PetiteGreens™, TenderGreens™, Fresh Shoots, FreshLeaf, TinyVeggies™ and MiniCrown™ series. Specialty Produce strongly promotes our local growers and the California farming industry.
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