Hibiscus Leaf™
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Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ is small in size, averaging 5-7 centimeters in length, and has 3-5 pointed lobes with deeply serrated edges. The tender leaves are smooth and delicate with pink, red, and maroon hues, sometimes displaying a variegated blend of multiple colors. The leaves also bear prominent central veins in each lobe that branch into smaller veins across the surface and are connected to dark, slender stems. Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ is crisp, juicy, and succulent with a tangy, sour, and sweet flavor reminiscent of sweet-tart lemon juice.
Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ is available year-round.
Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ is a uniquely colored, young, edible green that is a part of a trademarked line of specialty plants grown by Fresh Origins Farm, the leading national producer of both common and unique microgreens, located in San Diego, California. Fresh Origins uses the sunny Southern California climate to produce healthy crops with bold, exceptional flavors. The microgreens are grown in greenhouses that allow for natural sunlight and continuous air circulation, which is an ideal climate for optimum growth and year-round production. Harvested approximately 14-25 days after sowing, Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ is used by chefs as a garnish to add texture, vibrant colors, and a refreshing sweet and tangy flavor to savory dishes.
Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ contains some vitamin C, potassium, iron, and has antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ is best used raw as its tender and delicate nature cannot withstand prolonged periods of high heat. The leaves can be used as a bed for seafood such as shrimp, salmon, and scallops, or they provide contrast for both raw and cooked vegetables. The leaves are also popularly used as a garnish and can be displayed on cheese boards, in fruit bowls, grain bowls, in salads, and layered into sandwiches. In addition to savory applications, Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ can be used as a garnish for cakes and cocktails or is sometimes used in teas. Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ pairs well with pumpkin, cauliflower, mint, almonds, pine nuts, sesame seeds, and currants. The greens will keep 5-7 days when stored unwashed, in a sealed container, and in the refrigerator.
No longer just for garnishing food, microgreens have become a trending item in the United States in 2019 for use in specialty cocktails. Mixologists use Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ as an edible garnish to add unusual colors, textures, and even flavors to the cocktails. In 2019, the most popular cocktail trends involve becoming sustainable, providing visual impact, and using vegetables to add flavor instead of artificial sweeteners. Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ contains a unique sweet and sour, candy-like taste combined with a brightly colored, serrated appearance to elevate cocktails and create a memorable experience. It is also a sustainable, edible garnish, and the tangy taste pairs well with savory flavors to create an herbal, exotic drink.
Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ was created by Fresh Origins Farm in San Diego, California in the late 1990s through the early 2000s as a part of the growing microgreen movement. Fresh Origins Farm uses innovation with expert growing techniques to create common and unique microgreens and has been supplying distributors with these specialty greens for over twenty years. Today Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ can be found at select distributors of Fresh Origins, such as Specialty Produce, and is available across the United States.
Recipes that include Hibiscus Leaf™. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Description/Taste
Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ is small in size, averaging 5-7 centimeters in length, and has 3-5 pointed lobes with deeply serrated edges. The tender leaves are smooth and delicate with pink, red, and maroon hues, sometimes displaying a variegated blend of multiple colors. The leaves also bear prominent central veins in each lobe that branch into smaller veins across the surface and are connected to dark, slender stems. Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ is crisp, juicy, and succulent with a tangy, sour, and sweet flavor reminiscent of sweet-tart lemon juice.
Seasons/Availability
Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ is available year-round.
Current Facts
Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ is a uniquely colored, young, edible green that is a part of a trademarked line of specialty plants grown by Fresh Origins Farm, the leading national producer of both common and unique microgreens, located in San Diego, California. Fresh Origins uses the sunny Southern California climate to produce healthy crops with bold, exceptional flavors. The microgreens are grown in greenhouses that allow for natural sunlight and continuous air circulation, which is an ideal climate for optimum growth and year-round production. Harvested approximately 14-25 days after sowing, Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ is used by chefs as a garnish to add texture, vibrant colors, and a refreshing sweet and tangy flavor to savory dishes.
Nutritional Value
Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ contains some vitamin C, potassium, iron, and has antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Applications
Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ is best used raw as its tender and delicate nature cannot withstand prolonged periods of high heat. The leaves can be used as a bed for seafood such as shrimp, salmon, and scallops, or they provide contrast for both raw and cooked vegetables. The leaves are also popularly used as a garnish and can be displayed on cheese boards, in fruit bowls, grain bowls, in salads, and layered into sandwiches. In addition to savory applications, Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ can be used as a garnish for cakes and cocktails or is sometimes used in teas. Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ pairs well with pumpkin, cauliflower, mint, almonds, pine nuts, sesame seeds, and currants. The greens will keep 5-7 days when stored unwashed, in a sealed container, and in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
No longer just for garnishing food, microgreens have become a trending item in the United States in 2019 for use in specialty cocktails. Mixologists use Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ as an edible garnish to add unusual colors, textures, and even flavors to the cocktails. In 2019, the most popular cocktail trends involve becoming sustainable, providing visual impact, and using vegetables to add flavor instead of artificial sweeteners. Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ contains a unique sweet and sour, candy-like taste combined with a brightly colored, serrated appearance to elevate cocktails and create a memorable experience. It is also a sustainable, edible garnish, and the tangy taste pairs well with savory flavors to create an herbal, exotic drink.
Geography/History
Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ was created by Fresh Origins Farm in San Diego, California in the late 1990s through the early 2000s as a part of the growing microgreen movement. Fresh Origins Farm uses innovation with expert growing techniques to create common and unique microgreens and has been supplying distributors with these specialty greens for over twenty years. Today Micro Hibiscus Leaf™ can be found at select distributors of Fresh Origins, such as Specialty Produce, and is available across the United States.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Hibiscus Leaf™. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Farmer Jones Farm |
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Cranberry Relish with Hibiscus and Fennel |
| Wandering Chopsticks |
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Hibiscus Leaf and Pomegranate Mixed Greens Salad |
