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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.
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.
Seasons/Availability
Yellow plantains are available year round.
Current Facts
Actually an entire subset of the banana, the plantain has been in North America far longer than the common banana. Those not familiar with the culinary attributes of plantains often view them as looking too black, too green or too bruised. However, that is exactly how they are to look at their different stages of edible use.
Description/Taste
The plantain is larger, firmer and has a thicker peel than the common banana. As Yellow plantains are simply the younger stage of the fruit prior to its full maturity, they have a slightly firm and starchy textured mild flavored and lower sugar content. As plantains ripen, they develop a sweet taste and their color changes from yellow to black.
Applications
A Latin American, Caribbean favorite, plantains are often referred to as "cooking bananas". They are a cheap and delicious substitute for potatoes or rice in many Latin American dishes, including Mexican cuisine where tortillas are filled with cooked plantains.
Geography/History
Botanically a member of the genus Musa, plantains are believed to be native to India and Southern Asia. The Portuguese are thought to have introduced plantains to parts of the Americas and to the Caribbean Islands. Bananas and plantains represent the world's largest fruit crop in both production and trade.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858.208.9422 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Aztec Shops Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-7641 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Starlite | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Delta Gamma | San Diego CA | 916 847 9896 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Juan Chou | San Diego CA | 619-487-0455 |
| Crust Pizzeria | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Gossip Grill | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Yellow Plantain Bananas. One
is easiest, three is harder.
