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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
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.
Seasons/Availability
Ginger root is available year round.
Current Facts
Ginger root is a rhizome, the horizontal stem of a plant that is most often found underground. Ginger is propagated primarily by breaking off pieces of the stem and creating a whole new plant. It is harvested for its roots, but also for its flowers, both used for culinary, medicinal and ornamental purposes.
Description/Taste
Ginger root has an appearance unlike almost any other edible root. It has a conspicuous and random shape that defines its structure - winding knobbed and branched stems that have a pale beige toned skin that begins to turn more earthy with age. Young ginger root is sweet, spicy and succulent. At this stage both the flesh and skin are considered edible. As the root matures, the skin toughens and the flesh gets fibrous and nearly dry, making it more challenging to utilize for culinary purposes. However, the mature roots have a much more potent juice, when extracted. Ginger root's peppery sweet flavor and aroma can be attributed to its percentage of volatile oils, zingerone, shogaols and gingerols, stored within its flesh.
Nutritional Value
Ginger root has medicinal virtues that give it a multitude of uses beyond the culinary landscape. It is often used as a digestive aid as well as a stimulant to reduce fatigue. It can be found as an essential ingredient in herbal remedies for preventing and reducing nausea and motion sickness.
Applications
Whether eaten raw, cooked, candied or dried, ginger root has vast culinary purposes. It is an essential pantry ingredient within the kitchen. Ginger root can be used for dressings, marinades, stocks, purees and confections as well as for drinks such as ginger beer and ginger tea. To store, refrigerate in a paper bag in the crisper drawer, or grate the entire root, lay in a line on a sheet of plastic wrap, wrap and twist ends tightly, then freeze.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Ginger root is used widely in both Western and Eastern cuisines, making it a culinary element in both sweet and savory dishes and beverages in dozens of countries throughout the world. Pickled ginger root is ubiquitous with Japanese cuisine, specifically sushi.
Geography/History
Ginger is a perennial reed-like plant that is cultivated in India, China, Southeast Asia, the Far East, Africa, South America and Hawaii. It prefers subtropical climates and thrives in floodplains, estuaries and other wetland conditions.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Avenue 5 | San Diego CA | 619-542-0394 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
| The Chef 4 U 2 Have | San Diego CA | 619-517-4383 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| B Bar | Del Mar CA | 415-994-3123 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858.208.9422 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
| Sessions Public | San Diego CA | 619-756-7715 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Chef V | San Diego CA | 760-835-9912 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-203-8584 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Saiko Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar | Escondido CA | 760-705-1556 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Stevie's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-298-7706 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| Lean and Green La Jolla | Country Club CA | 619-436-7618 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| Pacific Athletic Club | San Diego CA | 858-509-0700 |
| Ohana Café | La Jolla CA | 858-456-9009 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | (619) 222-8787 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House DT | San Diego CA | 619-233-1422 |
| Donovan's Downtown | (619)-237-9700 | |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| Lux Catering | Encinitas CA | 760-710-7057 |
| Kai Foods | Imperial Beach CA | 619-254-8996 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Crust Pizzeria | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Chaplos Restaurants & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-798-3888 frdesk |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
| Poseidon | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Misha Cafe & Juice Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-3488 |
| Woody's Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-345-1740 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Lofty Coffee Co. | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| The Promiscuous Fork | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| The Elegant Truffle | San Diego CA | 619-222-1889 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Happy Pantry | San Diego CA | 858-449-4666 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| San Diego Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-287-8186 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | La Jolla CA | 858-382-5154 |
| Decker Brothers Gourmet | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Gingham | La Mesa CA | 619-797-1922 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Fresco Pizza & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-538-3333 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Boat House Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0155 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Aztec Shops Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-7641 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| In House Processing | ||
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Casino Pauma | PAUMA VALLEY CA | 760-891-7961 |
| Eat at Recess LLC | San Diego CA | 619-508-7290 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Cody's at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Onos Cafe | Bonita CA | 619-470-6667 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Rubicon Deli Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-3354 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Vine Cottage | La Mesa CA | 619-465-0138 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Under Belly | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Hive Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-702-6010 |
| Starlite | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Bailiwick | San Diego CA | 619-795-3036 |
| Swoon Dessert Bar | San Diego CA | 619-528-0875 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Sushi Tadokoro | San Diego CA | 619-347-2792 |
| Market Creek Events | San Diego CA | 619-527-6161 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Lei Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-813-2272 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | 760-753-9050 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Delta Gamma | San Diego CA | 916 847 9896 |
| El Dorado Lounge | San Diego CA | 858-361-4633 marshal |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Cafe Secret | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0821 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | (619) 564-6722 |
| SuperNatural Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-356-1992 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-722-8901 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| WKM Group (John King) | San Diego CA | 619-255-7107 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| 98 Bottles | San Diego CA | 619-549-5097 |
| Empire House Urban Palate | San Diego CA | 619-278-8175 |
| Gingham Bar | La Mesa CA | 619-797-1922 |
| Juan Chou | San Diego CA | 619-487-0455 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Tender Greens-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Heights Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-302-8178 |
| Na Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-380-6791 |
| Humphery's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Lisa Campbel | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Searsucker Bar | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Tractor Room | San Diego CA | 619-543-1007 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Bridges (at El Cajon Blvd) | San Diego CA | 619-501-9448 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| La Costa Glen Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Come on in Pacific Heights | San Diego CA | 858-638-0088 |
| Puesto | Country Club CA | 858-775-2289 |
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Sycamore Den | San Diego CA | 858-366-2586 |
| Akinori | San Diego CA | 619-220-4888 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Alpha Phi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Chart House Restaurant Cardiff | Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA | 760-436-4044 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619 764 5475 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-419-8343 |
| Convivial Catering | San Diego CA | 760-828-8762 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Ohana Catering | San Diego CA | 858-278-1043 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Nick's At The Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-1730 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Amber Walsh/Michael Hayes | San Diego CA | 408-596-1191 |
| Gro Café | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Dieg CA | 770-354-1150 |
| Gossip Grill | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Gauchito Grill | San Marcos CA | 858-705-1747 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Tin Leaf Frsh Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 619-236-1299 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Just Call Us Volunteers | ||
| Seven Grand Whiskey Bar | San Diego CA | 858-752-8482 |
| Madison High School | San Diego CA | 858-496-8410 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Root Ginger. One
is easiest, three is harder.
