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Mache
Mache has been cultivated in France since the 17th century, and in France it is known as doucette. It is also known as "lamb's lettuce" because its leaves resemble the size and shape of a lamb's tongue.
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.
Grower
MicroGreen Cilantro is available year round.
MicroGreen Cilantro produces elongated leaves quite different from its adult version with a slightly stronger flavor. Cilantro is often classified as a savory herb, though it actually belongs to the carrot family, being the leaves of the coriander plant.
Cilantro like many foods throughout the ages has also been credited with a number of medicinal properties. Cilantro herb contains no cholesterol; however, it is rich in antioxidants, essential oils, vitamins, and dietary fiber, which help reduce LDL or "bad cholesterol" while increasing HDL or "good cholesterol" levels. Cilantro is one of the richest herbal sources for vitamin K. Vitamin K has a potential role in bone mass building by promoting osteotrophic activity in the bones. It also has established role in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease patients by limiting neuronal damage in their brain.
MicroGreen Cilantro is great for incorporating into fresh salsas or guacamole. Cilantro is frequently used in Spanish, Southwestern and Caribbean meat dishes as a seasoning or in marinades for chicken, pork and steak. Since cilantro has such a powerful flavor profile, it works best with light, mild vegetables such as yellow squash, beets and tomatoes.
Coriander seeds have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. The Chinese believed it to be an aphrodisiac and to produce immortality.
Cilantro is native to Southwestern Asia and North Africa. Cilantro is one of the world's oldest spices spanning from 5000 BC to modern times. China, India, Egypt, Greece, and Rome all used it in ancient times for both its seed and leaf.
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Seasons/Availability
MicroGreen Cilantro is available year round.
Description/Taste
MicroGreen Cilantro produces elongated leaves quite different from its adult version with a slightly stronger flavor. Cilantro is often classified as a savory herb, though it actually belongs to the carrot family, being the leaves of the coriander plant.
Nutritional Value
Cilantro like many foods throughout the ages has also been credited with a number of medicinal properties. Cilantro herb contains no cholesterol; however, it is rich in antioxidants, essential oils, vitamins, and dietary fiber, which help reduce LDL or "bad cholesterol" while increasing HDL or "good cholesterol" levels. Cilantro is one of the richest herbal sources for vitamin K. Vitamin K has a potential role in bone mass building by promoting osteotrophic activity in the bones. It also has established role in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease patients by limiting neuronal damage in their brain.
Applications
MicroGreen Cilantro is great for incorporating into fresh salsas or guacamole. Cilantro is frequently used in Spanish, Southwestern and Caribbean meat dishes as a seasoning or in marinades for chicken, pork and steak. Since cilantro has such a powerful flavor profile, it works best with light, mild vegetables such as yellow squash, beets and tomatoes.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Coriander seeds have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. The Chinese believed it to be an aphrodisiac and to produce immortality.
Geography/History
Cilantro is native to Southwestern Asia and North Africa. Cilantro is one of the world's oldest spices spanning from 5000 BC to modern times. China, India, Egypt, Greece, and Rome all used it in ancient times for both its seed and leaf.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| The Australian Grill | Carlsbad CA | 858-222-9328 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Saiko Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Aztec Shops Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-7641 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Gang Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-550-1600 |
| Poseidon | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858.208.9422 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Cucina Celestina | Coronado CA | 619-672-4246 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 415-308-5572 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Tender Greens-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Chef de Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-248-0538 |
| French Gourmet | Pacific Beach CA | 858-488-1725 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Under Belly | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Hive Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-702-6010 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619 764 5475 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Martini Media | San Diego CA | 619-723-9203 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Indulge Contemporary Catering | San Diego CA | 858-270-5700 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
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