Current Facts
Nutritious MicroGreens are today’s popular garnish and flavor accent offering a multitude of colors, textures and distinct flavors. Tiny seedlings of herbs and greens and 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 after planting when their very first leaves appear. Visually accentuating the fine dining experience, chic MicroGreens’ tasty stems and leaves create an eye-catching presentation that deliciously delights diners' taste buds.
Description/Taste
MicroGreen Licorice Basil produces tiny attractive green leaves that deliver a wonderful licorice taste with just a slight hint of classic basil flavor.
Nutritional Value
MicroGreens are truly a dieter's delight! Fat-free and cholesterol-free, one cup of MicroGreens has just 5 calories, plus offers vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, potassium, a trace of protein and dietary fiber.
Applications
Excellent for adding a little spunky pizzazz to fresh mixed green salads. Great garnish for desserts. Sweet and savory creations love the unique taste of this extraordinary little basil MicroGreen. Its sweet anise-like flavor pairs especially well with seafood dishes. To store, refrigerate in a sealed container. Do not store below 38 degrees Fahrenheit as basil freezes easily. Use promptly for quality, flavor and presentation.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The name "basil" is from the Greek derivative "basileus" for "king" and is known worldwide as the "king of herbs". Native to India, more than two hundred exciting flavors of basil exist.
Geography/History
Locally grown at Fresh Origins Farm, San Marcos, California, edible MicroGreens are delivered fresh daily to area restaurants daily and year round. Focused on food safety, Fresh Origins' handling and packaging ensure product freshness and premium quality. 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' awesome MicroGreens are never stringy, weak or bland in flavor. Hand harvested with lots of TLC, 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 supports and emphatically endorses our California growers and farming industry.
