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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.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Grower
Marigold MicroFlowers™ are available year round.
Marigold MicroFlowers™ are small, yellow, orange, gold, red and mahogany five petaled flowers. The petal colors are varying combinations of orange and a russet hued red and attached to a central orange core.
Marigold MicroFlowers™ are perfect for decorating cakes, pastries and tarts. Use as garnish atop rice pudding, crème brule and fruit salads.
Marigolds have long been used by many cultures in religious ceremonies. In Mexico they are used as decoration on alters for Dia de los Muertos. In India they are made in to garlands and used to honor gods in Hindu ceremonies.
Marigolds are native to the Americas and were first used by the Aztecs for medicinal purposes. They were also believed to have magical properties and were used in religious ceremonies. Via new world explores marigolds made their way first to Spain and then France and Africa.
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Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Seasons/Availability
Marigold MicroFlowers™ are available year round.
Description/Taste
Marigold MicroFlowers™ are small, yellow, orange, gold, red and mahogany five petaled flowers. The petal colors are varying combinations of orange and a russet hued red and attached to a central orange core.
Applications
Marigold MicroFlowers™ are perfect for decorating cakes, pastries and tarts. Use as garnish atop rice pudding, crème brule and fruit salads.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Marigolds have long been used by many cultures in religious ceremonies. In Mexico they are used as decoration on alters for Dia de los Muertos. In India they are made in to garlands and used to honor gods in Hindu ceremonies.
Geography/History
Marigolds are native to the Americas and were first used by the Aztecs for medicinal purposes. They were also believed to have magical properties and were used in religious ceremonies. Via new world explores marigolds made their way first to Spain and then France and Africa.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| Convention Center West | San Diego CA |
