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Galia Melon
The Galia melon has a lightly netted golden yellow rind with a pale glacial green succulent flesh that has a signature spicy sweet flavor with tropical and perfumed aromatics.
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
Red seedless grapes are usually available year round. Red seedless grapes are grown both in the northern and southern hemispheres making year round distribution possible.
Current Facts
Red seedless grapes come to market after their green cousins, but they could soon surpass them in popularity. The Red Flame is one of the most widely seen varieties of Red seedless grape.
Description/Taste
The hue of a Red seedless grape can vary widely depending on the variety. The color can range from a light red to a deep burgundy. The size is generally round to oblong and medium in size, depending on the lateness of the season. The dusty film characteristic of grapes is produced by cells in or near the surface that form a natural waterproofing and prevents their delicate skin from cracking. Red seedless grapes are sweet and crisp, occasionally tart and always juicy.
Nutritional Value
Flavonoids within the Red seedless grape’s skin provide high antioxidant qualities, which can reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease.
Applications
Red seedless grapes can be eaten on their own fresh or frozen. Add to fruit salads for texture, color and for a burst of juicy flavor. They may also be baked or cooked down into sauces and jams. Red grapes can be used in hors d’oeurves and pair well with cheeses. They can be made into jellies or pies; dried and made into raisins or fermented and made into wine. Fresh or frozen grape juice is used as a natural sweetener for fresh fruit cocktails. To store, place lightly washed grapes in a perforated plastic bag and refrigerate.
Geography/History
Vitis labrusca, the fox grape, has been grown for centuries in the Mediterranean region. This red grape variety has been used for wine since ancient times. Seedlessness has become a highly-desirable trait in table grapes, so much that seedless grapes are planted more than the seeded varieties. Cross-breeding of several ancient cultivars, the Black Monukka, the Russian Seedless, and the Thompson Seedless, have resulted in the Red seedless grapes currently grown for market. The Red Flame grapes are by far the most popular and the most widely distributed red seedless grape. A cross between the seeded Flame Tokay and Thompson seedless grapes, the Red Flame was developed by a breeding program in Fresno, California in the 1970s.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Come On In UCSD | La Jolla CA | 858-657-9166 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Heat Bar & Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-546-4328 |
| Market Creek Events | San Diego CA | 619-527-6161 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Come On In Poseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Venissimo Cheese San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-358-9081 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Heights Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-302-8178 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | FRONT: 760-704-1000 |
| Executive Deli | San Diego CA | 619-299-9325 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Gingham | La Mesa CA | 619-797-1922 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Something Savory | Oceanside CA | 760-917-4158 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House DT | San Diego CA | 619-233-1422 |
Recipe Ideas
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