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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
SalanovaĀ® Lettuces
SalanovaĀ® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
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. Both the kernels and milk of white corn are creamy white in color. The kernels have a very high percentage of sugar and water in their composition. When at their prime ripeness (the milking stage) the kernels will be tender, sweet and succulent. As the ear matures the water content decreases, the sugar turns to starch and the kernels become tough with a doughy consistency.
Seasons/Availability
White corn is available year-round.
Current Facts
White corn is a member of the grass family Gramineae. Corn, known historically as maize outside of the English language, is technically classified as a grain crop, though when harvested young, it is utilized as a vegetable. Its stalks produce a cob of seeds, which are better known as the kernels, though by botanical definition they are the individual fruits of the plant. Corn varieties are classified essentially by their purpose. The amount of starch in any given corn variety will determine if it is used for sweet corn, feedstock corn, popping corn, flour corn or biofuel corn, among other designations.
Applications
The less white corn is cooked, the better the flavor and texture. White corn can be roasted, grilled, blanched, steamed, or pureed. White corn's bright and sweet flavors lend well to pastas and salads. It pairs well with tomatoes, basil cilantro, lobster, pork, chanterelles, truffles, shelling beans, cream, nutty cheeses, peas, summer squashes, fennel, citrus and scallops. Corn is dried and ground into flour for baked goods, tortillas, cereals and used as a crust/crisping agent for dishes both savory and sweet. Corn is also used for oil, as a sweetener in foods and beverages and as a base for beverage alcohol.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Maize was the single most important crop of pre-Columbian North America. It formed the identities of the Mesoamericans & North Americans as a staple food source. Corn is part of the Native American "Three Sisters" planting method where corn, squash and beans are planted simultaneously. The ancestral source of sweet corn is an Andean corn, named Chullpi. This corn contains the quintessential sugary gene that identifies sweet corn as the best fresh eating corn. Its high sugar content contributes to a fermented alcohol drink called Chicha, popular in Bolivia and drunk with dried Chullpi snacks.
Geography/History
Corn is native to the Americas, specifically Mexico. Wild corn was domesticated by indigenous Mesoamericans in prehistoric times. A wild grass, Teosinte (Zea Mexicana) is considered the ancestor of all known species of corn. Teosinte grows wild in remote areas of Mexico and Guatemala. The oldest known remains of corn were discovered in Mexico's Valley of Tehuacan, and dated 2750 BC, approximately 7,000 years old. Corn is still the number one grain crop grown in the Americas. It continues to be a significant source of food and now fuel security, providing at least 12 billion bushels annually for agricultural and industrial use.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| WOM San Diego Foodservice | Oceanside CA | 619-203-7401 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Et VoilĆ ! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Homestead Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-209-0149 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Ranch Catering | San Diego CA | 858-491-9100 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Sara Polczynski (Seasoned Plates) | San Diego CA | 619-757-8924 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Rare Society | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| Clambake Catering | San Diego CA | 858-220-9247 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Raki Raki (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 858-302-6405 |
| ALMA | San Diego Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-222-8787 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 619-871-7308 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Royal Rooster | San Diego CA | 949-510-1379 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| The Village | San Diego CA | 619-729-8515 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Zito Inc | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 831-915-9038 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2 | Poway CA | 858-397-2922 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Bitter Brothers Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-961-9960 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
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| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Grater Greens | San Diego CA | 619-539-7598 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Veg Appeal | San Diego CA | 619-940-7648 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Fish Market Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-2277 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout a day ago, 7/05/20 Sharer's comments : Only the strongest survive! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 4 days ago, 7/02/20 Sharer's comments : Amazing white corn from Black Sheep, this customer knows the deal!!š 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 4 days ago, 7/02/20 Sharer's comments : White Corn is White Hot!! š½ @specialtyproduce the quintessential summer vegetable! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 38 days ago, 5/29/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet White Corn is in! 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 43 days ago, 5/24/20 Sharer's comments : Fresh white corn from Black Sheep farm! 
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Divine Harvest Farm
Near Encinitas, California, United States661-525-2870 About 344 days ago, 7/28/19 
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Near Daly City, California, United States3821 Noriega Street San Francisco CA 94122 415-564-0370 About 359 days ago, 7/13/19 
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Takashimaya Basement Food Hall
Near Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan035-361-1111 About 367 days ago, 7/04/19 Sharer's comments : Takashimaya Food Hall and Market source fruits and vegetables grown in Japan and abroad. 
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Walmart Neighborhood Market
Near Anaheim, California, United States1120 S. Anaheim Blvd Anaheim CA 92805 657-208-5201 About 380 days ago, 6/22/19 
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Stater Bros. Markets - Newport Blvd.
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States2180 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-646-2324 About 381 days ago, 6/21/19 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 387 days ago, 6/15/19 Sharer's comments : Sweet White Corn!! In our Farmers Market Cooler 
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Rodney Kwano Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States4791 Claire Drive Oceanside CA 92057 760-815-9434 About 443 days ago, 4/20/19 
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Rodney Kwano Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States4791 Claire Drive Oceanside CA 92057 760-815-9434 About 450 days ago, 4/13/19 |
