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Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime, scientific name, X Citrofortunella mitis & Citrus microcarpa, is also known as the lime orange, Chinese orange or Calamondin orange.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Pinkglow™ Pineapple
Pinkglow™ pineapples are small to medium fruits with an oval to cylindrical shape.
Description/Taste
Fennel, an upright perennial herb that grows three to ten feet tall. The plant contains thick, ribbed, hollow stems that grow from its rooted bulb (known as the crown). Green branches and feathery foliage sprout off the stems. As the plant matures it creates an umbrella-shaped cluster of bright yellow flowers. Every element of the Fennel plant from crown to flower is edible. It has a sweet, licorice-like flavor and citrus notes. Fennel is often harvested for its smaller bulbs, which are the most fragrant and succulent.
Seasons/Availability
Fennel is available year-round with a peak season during the fall and winter months.
Current Facts
Fennel plants produce hermaphrodite flowers, with both male and female parts. Fennel is known for its invasive nature as it will reproduce from both root crown and seed. India is the leader of Fennel production in the world. Fennel has long been used as a weight-loss aid, helping to suppress hunger.
Nutritional Value
Fennel contains a combination of phytonutrients that gives it strong antioxidant properties. It is one phytonutrient, anethole, that has been used in studies and proven to reduce inflammation and help reduce the risk of cancer. Fennel has been used to treat various digestive symptoms, including heartburn, gas and bloating.
Applications
Fennel is entirely edible. Cook the stalks as you would the bulb, or top dished with chopped fronds for garnish. Thoroughly rinse Fennel as dirt can become lodged inside while it's growing. Slice and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast with other root vegetables. Shave or thinly slice and add raw to green salads, with blood orange segments and olives. Saute with onions as a base for risotto. Slice and layer with onions and mustard seeds in a pastry crust for a savory tart. Dice and cook slowly in olive oil until caramelized, then toss with fresh pasta. May also be used in sweet preparations: add to custards and freeze into ice cream. Fennel will keep, dry, in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The fruit of a Fennel plant is its seed, which is harvested and has as many culinary uses as the plant itself. In India and Pakistan the Fennel seeds are known as "Saunf" and they are used as a spice and an after-mint. The seeds are also used to flavor liqueurs. Fennel was used to treat snake bites and poisonings in ancient China, and in the Middle Ages was hung from door ways and windows to ward off evil spirits.
Geography/History
Fennel is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, where it has been used for centuries as a spice and for medicinal purposes. Ancient Greeks referred to Fennel as "marathron" due to its prolific wild growth in one field where the great battle, the Battle of Marathron, was said to be fought. In the 1700's Fennel was used in the production of the patented elixir absinthe.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Sea 180 Coastal Tavern | Imperial Beach CA | 619-631-4949 |
| Asti Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-232-8844 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Bar) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Javier Plascencia | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Wolfies Carousel | San Diego CA | 909-477-1291 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Burning Beard | El Cajon CA | 619-884-4716 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Dan Gonzales Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-922-0522 |
| InterContinental Banquet Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Zito Inc | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 831-915-9038 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Restaurant) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Le Parfait Paris- Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Pure Meal Prep SD | San Diego CA | 209-485-4861 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
| Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club | San Diego CA | 760-583-9237 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Tender Greens-Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-807-1394 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-886-7561 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| Elixir De La Lune | La Jolla CA | 619-985-8979 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-204-3666 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| West Brew-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-726-6567 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-518-0148 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Ale Tales Taproom | San Diego CA | 301-536-1934 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Matt Johnson | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Il Sogno Italiano | San Diego CA | 619-380-2652 |
| Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
| Great Maple La Jolla UTC | San Diego CA | 858-886-7403 |
| Madam Bonnies | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Callie | San Diego CA | 619-947-9036 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | San Diego CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 619-886-0059 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Olivewood Gardens -Donation | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| 264 Fresco (Deck Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| DS Catering Kitchen | Chula Vista CA | 619-703-9321 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| The Taco Stand | San Diego CA | 619-549-9919 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Bol | San Diego CA | 760-500-0616 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
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Mall of the Emirates - Dubai - United Arab Emirate
Carrefour supermarket
Near Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesMall of the Emirates - Dubai - United Arab Emirates https://www.carrefouruae.com/mafuae/en/?utm_source=GMBlisting&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=carrefour-uae-gmb About 6 days ago, 5/10/22 Sharer's comments : Fennel of Netherlands 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Coleman Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 23 days ago, 4/23/22 Sharer's comments : Fennel from Coleman Family Farms 
Central Market
Central Market Gourmet Market Located Westgate Shopping Centet
Near Austin, Texas, United States4477 S Lamar Blvd Austin TX 78745 512-899-4300 https://centralmarket.com About 25 days ago, 4/20/22 Sharer's comments : $3.98 
Poway Farmers Market
Sage Hill Ranch Gardens
Near Poway, California, United StatesEscondido, CA About 30 days ago, 4/16/22 
Centro Commerciale "Il Faro"
Liguria, ItalyAbout 53 days ago, 3/24/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Coleman Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 61 days ago, 3/16/22 Sharer's comments : Fennel from Coleman Family Farms 
Leucadia Farmer's Market
Maciel Family Farm
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesBonsall, CA About 91 days ago, 2/13/22 
Mar Vista Farmers Market
John Givens
Near Venice, California, United StatesSanta Barbara About 168 days ago, 11/28/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 176 days ago, 11/21/21 Sharer's comments : Fennel from Tutti Frutti Organics 
Marylebone Farmers' Market
Brambletye fruit farm
Near Upper Woburn PlaceEuston Road (Stop L), United KingdomBramblrtye lane, forest row, east susex, rH18 5EH http://www.branblrttefytuutfarm.co.uk About 239 days ago, 9/19/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 423 days ago, 3/19/21 Sharer's comments : Fennel From Coleman Farms 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 459 days ago, 2/11/21 Sharer's comments : Fennel ! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 616 days ago, 9/07/20 Sharer's comments : Fennel from tutti frutti, perfect for your sofrito base! 
Bellingham Farmer's Market
Cabrera Farm
Near Bellingham, Washington, United States16470 SR 20 Mount Vernon WA About 667 days ago, 7/18/20 Sharer's comments : Been using sautéed fennel with my seafood dishes, in my mussel broth - yum! 
Issaquah Farmers Market
Carnation Farms
Near NW Sammamish Rd & 11th Ave NW, Washington, United States28901 NE Carnation Farm Road Carnation WA 98014 425-844-3100 https://www.carnationfarms.org About 674 days ago, 7/11/20 Sharer's comments : Fennel is a delight with a little sausage on my pizza! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesLompac, CA 805-737-7127 About 719 days ago, 5/27/20 Sharer's comments : Big Bulbs of Fennel available from Tutti Frutti Farms |
