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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Seasons/Availability
Alfalfa Sprouts are available year round.
Current Facts
Sprouts are the germinating form of seeds or beans and require no soil.
Description/Taste
Crisp and brightly colored, alfalfa sprouts produce white roots with leaves in various colors of yellow or light to dark-green. Coloring varies due to exposure to light. Offering a mild nutty flavor, these sprouts have a crunchy texture.
Nutritional Value
Alfalfa sprouts provide protein, carbohydrates, enzymes, amino acids, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, niacin, potassium, calcium and magnesium.
Applications
Add life to salads, dressings, spreads, dips, sandwiches and spreads. Consume only fresh chilled sprouts. Rinse sprouts thoroughly with water before use.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Edible sprouts have been grown and consumed by civilizations over the past five thousand years.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Alfalfa Sprout. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Alfalfa Sprouts are available year round.
Current Facts
Sprouts are the germinating form of seeds or beans and require no soil.
Description/Taste
Crisp and brightly colored, alfalfa sprouts produce white roots with leaves in various colors of yellow or light to dark-green. Coloring varies due to exposure to light. Offering a mild nutty flavor, these sprouts have a crunchy texture.
Nutritional Value
Alfalfa sprouts provide protein, carbohydrates, enzymes, amino acids, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, niacin, potassium, calcium and magnesium.
Applications
Add life to salads, dressings, spreads, dips, sandwiches and spreads. Consume only fresh chilled sprouts. Rinse sprouts thoroughly with water before use.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Edible sprouts have been grown and consumed by civilizations over the past five thousand years.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Paradise Point Resort Purchasing | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Sneak Joint | San Diego CA | 858-488-8684 |
| Go Raw | San Diego CA | 619-222-3600 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Woody's Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-345-1740 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Avenue 5 | San Diego CA | 619-542-0394 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Pacific Athletic Club | San Diego CA | 858-509-0700 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Saffron | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Poseidon | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Alfalfa Sprout. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Jane Spice |
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Esalen Kale Salad |
| Good Food Channel |
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Prawn Sesame Toast and Seared King Prawns |
| London Eats |
|
Edamame and Sprout Salad |
