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Micro Rainbow Mix™
Inventory, 4 oz : 65.00
This item was last sold on : 09/24/22
Description/Taste
Micro Rainbow Mix™ offers a wide array of microgreens that vary in color, shape, flavor, and texture. The small leaves average 5 to 7 centimeters in length and range in color from bright green, dark purple, to blends of both purple and green. The flatnd pliable leaves may have some veining across the surface and can be round, oval, heart-shaped, long, or slender with smooth edges. Micro Rainbow Mix™ is crisp and tender with green, earthy flavors mixed with sweet and peppery notes.
Seasons/Availability
Micro Rainbow Mix™ is available year-round.
Current Facts
Micro Rainbow Mix™ consists of a variety of tiny, young, edible greens that change with availability and can include micro kale, micro mustard, micro radish, micro beet, micro red amaranth, micro mizuna, micro purple kohlrabi, micro purple daikon, mic pepper cress, micro swiss chard, and micro tatsoi. These microgreens are harvested 14-21 days after sowing and are known for their tender texture, unusual colors, and distinct flavors. Micro Rainbow Mix™ is favored by chefs for its mild taste and is most commonly used as a garnish on a wide assortment of dishes.
Nutritional Value
Micro Rainbow Mix™ contains vitamins A, C, and E, calcium, and potassium.
Applications
Micro Rainbow Mix™ is best suited for raw applications as their delicate texture cannot withstand high heat preparations. The flavor of the mix offers a mild and pleasant balance of earthy, bitter, spicy, and sweet, and they are most commonly served fsh as a garnish and can be used in both appetizers and main dishes. They can also be sprinkled on top of meat, salads, roasted vegetables, placed in sandwiches, and served over soup, stew, curry, or stir-fry. Micro Rainbow Mix™ pairs well with seafood, meats such as poultry, pork, beef, and lamb, fruits such as strawberries, apples, persimmons, blueberries, and peaches, heirloom tomatoes, squash, beans, peas, broccoli, onions, garlic, and soft cheeses. They will keep 5-7 days when stored unwashed, in a sealed container, and in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Micro Rainbow Mix™ is widely used by restaurant chefs to enhance dishes with no additional prep time. The mix provides chefs with a convenient blend of unusual flavors, textures, and colors that not only add visual appeal but also depth to a dish. Mic Rainbow Mix™ is also commonly used as a salad green or garnish at catering events because they are compatible with many flavors and can be easily used on a high volume of plates quickly and efficiently.
Geography/History
Micro Rainbow Mix™ was created during the 1990s-2000s in California as a part of the growing microgreen and Petite® Green movement. Today Micro Rainbow Mix™ can be found through select distributors, specialty grocers, and online seed catalogs across the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli | Vista CA | 760-536-3331 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Armonia LLC | San Diego CA | 619-724-7210 |
| Wolfies Carousel | San Diego CA | 909-477-1291 |
| Madam Bonnies | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Las Tres Catrinas Restaurant Bar LLC | Chula Vista CA | 619-240-9133 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| 4 The Love Of Lemons | San Diego CA | 760-613-1104 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Portside Pier (Miguels) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-214-9519 |
| Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Birds Eye (Prep Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Juan Tequila | San Diego CA | 520-395-7565 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Chefs SD | San Diego CA | 619-709-6708 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Semola | La Jolla CA | 858-247-9670 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5562 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 3 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood - EV# 8514 | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| ZAMA Bar & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-595-1450 |
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