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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.
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
Bananas are available year round.
Current Facts
The banana is the most important fruit in the global culinary landscape. Although not necessarily superior in flavor or production quality, the common banana that is sold in 95 percent of U.S. markets is known as the Cavendish banana. Due to the demise of a now-extinct variety, the Gros Michel, or "Big Mike," in the late 1960's, the Cavendish has dominated the market since the 1970's. This banana has highly regarded culinary value as it is one of the world's most accessible and ideal foods: it is nutritious, convenient, affordable and always growing. It also turns out that each and every Cavendish banana growing throughout the world is a direct clone of one another, identical twins to the first one discovered in Southeast Asia, in shape, size and flavor, making it the most consistent variety in the marketplace.
Description/Taste
The Cavendish banana (known as a dessert banana) has a thick signature yellow peel when perfectly ripe, encasing a creamy in both color and flavor semi-starchy flesh. Depending on its age, the flavor's finish can vary from nuances of lemon custard to creme brulee.
Nutritional Value
Bananas are well known for their potassium rich flesh, however they are also full of other nutrient health boosters including vitamin B, C, fiber and magnesium. They are more calorically dense than most other fruits making them a suitable and sustainable small meal.
Geography/History
Once a little-know species, the first Cavendish banana being cultivated in Southeast Asia was brought to a Caribbean botanic garden in the early part of the 20th century, and put into commercial production in the 1960's. Its popularity is primarily due to its resistance to Panama disease. But in 1992, a new strain of the fungus was discovered in Asia. This time, the Cavendish found itself prone to the strain. Since then, the strain has wiped out plantations in Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and Taiwan, and it is now spreading through much of Southeast Asia. Efforts are under way to save the fruit, as it is sustaining populations across the globe. Fortunately, Honduras is considered the epicenter of the world's favorite supermarket banana, and South America is still a safe haven from Panama disease.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| La Valencia Dry Storage | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Brothers Café & Catering | San Diego CA | 619-595-0295 |
| Petco Park (Concessions) | San Diego CA | 619-795-5917 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Juan Chou | San Diego CA | 619-487-0455 |
| Cody's at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Neighborhood House Association | San Diego CA | 858-715-2642 |
| Tractor Room | San Diego CA | 619-543-1007 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| Warren Walker School Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-223-3663 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Just Call Us Catering | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Ciro's Pizzeria & Beerhouse PB | San Diego CA | 858-483-4624 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Carolyn J. Fisher | San Diego CA | 858-274-1129 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Towne Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-794-7034 |
| Come On In Sorrento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Avenue 5 | San Diego CA | 619-542-0394 |
| The Original Sand Crab Tavern Inc. | Escondido CA | 760-480-2722 |
| Gina Demangos | San Diego CA | 858-581-1460 |
| Roast Coach Coffee Bar | San Diego CA | 415-860-4739 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Elixir Espresso Bar | San Diego CA | 858-231-9246 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Cozymels | San Diego CA | 858-658-0480 |
| Pacific Athletic Club | San Diego CA | 858-509-0700 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Cafe Secret | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0821 |
| Matt Johnson | San Diego CA | 619 295 3172 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Lofty Coffee Co. | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Misha Cafe & Juice Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-3488 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| San Diego Humane Society | ||
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Koz Enterprises LLC | San Diego CA | 858-268-1250 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Elixir Espresso Bar-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-550-9096 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| B Bar | Del Mar CA | 415-994-3123 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Ariccia Italian Market | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7675 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Ghirardelli Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-234-2449 |
| Vertex | San Diego CA | 858-404-6612 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Donovan's Downtown | (619)-237-9700 | |
| Rancho Valencia The Villas | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Starlite | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Nordstrom Horton Plaza (#362) | San Diego CA | 602-741-6102 |
| Onos Cafe | Bonita CA | 619-470-6667 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Red Dahlia | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9287 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Good Thyme Catering | San Diego CA | 619-764-3813 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
| The Melting Pot Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-234-5554 |
| Miguel's Eastlake | Chula Vista CA | 619-656-2822 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Market Creek Events | San Diego CA | 619-527-6161 |
| Come On In UCSD | La Jolla CA | 858-657-9166 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| WKM Group (John King) | San Diego CA | 619-255-7107 |
| Doug Harrigan | San Diego CA | 619-260-1135 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Come On In Poseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Ohana Café | La Jolla CA | 858-456-9009 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Eclipse Chocolat | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Mary Janes | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Jungle Java | San Diego CA | 619-224-0249 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Lisa Campbel | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Brick & Bell Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-551-0928 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Poseidon | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| In Flux Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-255-0735 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Come on In Coast 9 | San Diego CA | 858-453-1400 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Nuyo Frozen Yogurt Telegraph Canyon | Chula Vista CA | 619-591-9837 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Edible Arrangements Poway | Poway CA | 858-748-0500 |
| Cielo Events | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 760-520-5755 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Soda & Swine | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Union Tribune | San Diego CA | 619-299-3131 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| Bridges (at El Cajon Blvd) | San Diego CA | 619-501-9448 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Paradise Point Resort Purchasing | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Bee Green Diet | San Diego CA | 858-551-1104 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Nature'z Candyz | San Diego CA | 619-252-3218 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Cheesecake Factory | San Diego CA | 619-683-2800 |
| The Elegant Truffle | San Diego CA | 619-222-1889 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | FRONT: 760-704-1000 |
| Stevie's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-298-7706 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-683-5101 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Toast Enoteca Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-269-4342 |
| Cups Farm | La Jolla CA | 619-261-9032 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Rubicon Deli Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-3354 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| Nuyo Eastlake Inc. | Chula Vista CA | 619-482-9964 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Burger Lounge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-450-5993 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-9085 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Quality Social | San Diego CA | 619-501-7675 |
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Baking Co. | San Diego CA | 619-819-0911 |
| Gro Café | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Chaplos Restaurants & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-798-3888 frdesk |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Queenstown Public House | San Diego CA | 619-546-0444 |
| Burger Lounge La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-0196 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Nordstrom Fashion Valley (#360) | San Diego CA | 619 295-4441 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Come on in Pacific Heights | San Diego CA | 858-638-0088 |
| Executive Deli | San Diego CA | 619-299-9325 |
| Decker Brothers Gourmet | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Heights Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-302-8178 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-685-8242 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar | Escondido CA | 760-705-1556 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Being Alive San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-1400 |
| Papa Luna's Empanadas | San Diego CA | 858-255-8875 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Alpha Phi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| La Costa Glen Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Boardwalk Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 785-550-7576 |
| Bare Back Grill Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9990 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House DT | San Diego CA | 619-233-1422 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| San Diego Department Animal Services | ||
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| The Chef 4 U 2 Have | San Diego CA | 619-517-4383 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Delta Gamma | San Diego CA | 916 847 9896 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| Come On In Carmel Valley | San Diego CA | 828-350-2703 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Museum Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-456-6427 |
| Sabor De Vida Brazilian BBQ | Encinitas CA | 760-454-0432 |
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