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Mangosteen
The Purple mangosteen, botanical name Garcinia magostana, simply referred to as mangosteen, is an ultra-tropical slow growing evergreen tree that is cultivated for its edible fruit.
Spring Onions
Spring onions are most often utilized raw. The whole onion can be flash blanched and grilled, which brings out more the robust and sweet elements of the onions, and makes them a bolder pair for fish and meats
Seasons/Availability
Cantaloupes are available year round.
Current Facts
Cantaloupes are also known as muskmelons and rock melons. While there are dozens of cultivars, there are two specific varieties recognized: the true Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo ) and the North American Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L var. reticulatus). Both varieties are members of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also houses gourds, cucumbers, chayote and nearly all other melons. The North American Cantaloupe is the most common variety, thus the most recognized.
Description/Taste
The Cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet. The Cantaloupe will feel heavy versus hollow. This is an indicator of its water content. The ripe fruit releases its trademark floral musky aroma. It should yield just slightly to finger pressure at its blossom end, which is opposite of its scarred end, where it was removed from the stem. Like other melons, the Cantaloupe's flesh bears a central seed cavity. The Cantaloupe is unique to other melons in both fragrance and its flesh's texture. Most melons simply do not have the same dense and sticky flesh that a Cantaloupe does.
Nutritional Value
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, vitamin C and dietary fiber.
Applications
The Cantaloupe can be used in fresh or raw preparations, both sweet and savory. It is not found to be suited well for cooking. Fresh Cantaloupe can be used as a breakfast fruit and as a salad ingredient. It makes a perfect element in cold or fresh desserts. It also can be used as an ingredient in drinks. Cantaloupe pairs well with feta and goat cheeses, almonds and hazelnuts, mint, citrus and cured pork. Cantaloupe's flavor is unique to all other melon varieties, making substitutes somewhat incomparable.
Geography/History
The Cantaloupe derives its name from the Italian village of Cantalupo, where it was cultivated upon the fruit's seeds being brought there from Armenia. The original variety has had its seeds dispersed and cross-cultivated throughout Europe and the Americas. The original Cantaloupe was smaller and not quite as sweet as modern cultivars. Cantaloupes have been developed over time to achieve uniform size, improved flavor and disease resistance. This high level of consistency has contributed to the Cantaloupe becoming the most widely eaten melon variety in America today.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
| Tuscany | Carlsbad CA | 760-929-8111 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Delta Gamma | San Diego CA | 916 847 9896 |
| Rubicon Deli Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-3354 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Casino Pauma | PAUMA VALLEY CA | 760-891-7961 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Woody's Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-345-1740 |
| Lei Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-813-2272 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Burlap Bar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Queenstown Public House | San Diego CA | 619-546-0444 |
| Freds | San Diego CA | 619-858-8226 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | FRONT: 760-704-1000 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Come On In Carmel Valley | San Diego CA | 828-350-2703 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| La Costa Legends | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Come On In UCSD | La Jolla CA | 858-657-9166 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Crust Pizzeria | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| San Diego Mission Bay Boat and Ski Club | San Diego CA | 858-270-0840 |
| Cups Farm | La Jolla CA | 619-261-9032 |
| Wine Steals Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-846-4903 |
| Cody's at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-459-0040 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| Nordstrom Fashion Valley (#360) | San Diego CA | 619 295-4441 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-722-8901 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Bunz a Burger Joint | San Diego CA | 619-298-6515 |
| Yogurt Escape Downtown | San Diego CA | 917-817-9406 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| The Original Sand Crab Tavern Inc. | Escondido CA | 760-480-2722 |
| Lisa Campbel | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Brothers Café & Catering | San Diego CA | 619-595-0295 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Wine Steals Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-295-1188 |
| Something Savory | Oceanside CA | 760-917-4158 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Juan Chou | San Diego CA | 619-487-0455 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Come On In Poseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Good Thyme Catering | San Diego CA | 619-764-3813 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Wine Steals Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-221-1959 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Hostelling International San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-525-1531 |
| Nordstrom Horton Plaza (#362) | San Diego CA | 602-741-6102 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Edible Arrangements Poway | Poway CA | 858-748-0500 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Executive Deli | San Diego CA | 619-299-9325 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Burger Lounge Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-955-5727 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Come On In Sorrento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Villa Capri 2 Family Style Trattoria | San Diego CA | 858-538-5884 |
| Kecho's Café | San Diego CA | 619-225-9043 |
| Burger Lounge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-450-5993 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Chef de Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-248-0538 |
| Jimmy Love's | San Diego CA | 619-595-0123 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Quality Social | San Diego CA | 619-501-7675 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House DT | San Diego CA | 619-233-1422 |
| Tractor Room | San Diego CA | 619-543-1007 |
| Nick's At The Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-1730 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Come on In Coast 9 | San Diego CA | 858-453-1400 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| The Boardwalk Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 785-550-7576 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Convivial Catering | San Diego CA | 760-828-8762 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| La Costa Glen Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Cielo Events | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 760-520-5755 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-685-8242 |
| Lei Lounge Bar | San Diego CA | 619-813-2272 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858.208.9422 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Mary Janes | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Sogno Di Vino | San Diego CA | 619-531-8887 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Nordstrom Westfield Escondido (#364) | Escondido CA | 760-740-0170 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-419-8343 |
| Brick & Bell Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-551-0928 |
| Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar | Escondido CA | 760-705-1556 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| Being Alive San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-1400 |
| San Diego Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-287-8186 |
| Gro Café | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Market Creek Events | San Diego CA | 619-527-6161 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Stevie's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-298-7706 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | (619) 564-6722 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Come on in Pacific Heights | San Diego CA | 858-638-0088 |
| Hard Rock Hotel EDR | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Union Tribune | San Diego CA | 619-299-3131 |
| Ohana Catering | San Diego CA | 858-278-1043 |
| Enoteca Style | San Diego CA | 619-546-7138 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Chaplos Restaurants & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-798-3888 frdesk |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| All American Grill | San Diego CA | 619-296-9600 |
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
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