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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
Fuji apples are available year round.
Current Facts
Fuji apples are the successful cross of two American varieties, the Red Delicious and Virginia Ralls Janet. Their name was given to them as homage to Japan’s most sacred mountain, Mount Fuji.
Description/Taste
Medium to large in size the thick skin of the Fuji apple is light red with a yellow blush and oftentimes is lined with red vertical stripes. Their interior creamy white flesh is dense, juicy and crisp. Low in acid its flavor is mild and sweet with hints of both honey and citrus.
Nutritional Value
Fuji apples contain vitamins A and C as well trace amounts of folate and potassium. They are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, which has been shown to help prevent heart disease and promote healthy digestion. A medium sized Fuji apple contains about 80 calories and is high in both water and sugar.
Applications
The thick skin and dense flesh of the Fuji apple holds up extremely well when cooked. Add slices atop pizza or layer inside a quiche. Fuji apples can be roasted, baked, sauteed and even boiled down. Chop and slow cook chunks of Fuji apple to make jams, soups and compotes. Their sweet flavor holds up when cooked as well, try added to baked desserts such as strudels and crisps.
Geography/History
Fuji apples were first developed in 1962 at the Tohoku Research Station in Morioka, Japan. They quickly became one of the most commonly grown apple varieties in Japan and in the 1980’s were made commercially available in the United States. Today, the bulk of Fuji apples are grown in Japan, China and apple growing regions in the United States such as California and Washington State.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Fuji Apples. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Fuji apples are available year round.
Current Facts
Fuji apples are the successful cross of two American varieties, the Red Delicious and Virginia Ralls Janet. Their name was given to them as homage to Japan’s most sacred mountain, Mount Fuji.
Description/Taste
Medium to large in size the thick skin of the Fuji apple is light red with a yellow blush and oftentimes is lined with red vertical stripes. Their interior creamy white flesh is dense, juicy and crisp. Low in acid its flavor is mild and sweet with hints of both honey and citrus.
Nutritional Value
Fuji apples contain vitamins A and C as well trace amounts of folate and potassium. They are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, which has been shown to help prevent heart disease and promote healthy digestion. A medium sized Fuji apple contains about 80 calories and is high in both water and sugar.
Applications
The thick skin and dense flesh of the Fuji apple holds up extremely well when cooked. Add slices atop pizza or layer inside a quiche. Fuji apples can be roasted, baked, sauteed and even boiled down. Chop and slow cook chunks of Fuji apple to make jams, soups and compotes. Their sweet flavor holds up when cooked as well, try added to baked desserts such as strudels and crisps.
Geography/History
Fuji apples were first developed in 1962 at the Tohoku Research Station in Morioka, Japan. They quickly became one of the most commonly grown apple varieties in Japan and in the 1980’s were made commercially available in the United States. Today, the bulk of Fuji apples are grown in Japan, China and apple growing regions in the United States such as California and Washington State.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Vertex | San Diego CA | 858-404-6612 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Offshore Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-276-2253 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Ritual Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-283-1618 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Holiday Inn On The Bay | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Cafe Secret | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0821 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Fuji Apples. One
is easiest, three is harder.
