Petite® Cilantro™
Inventory, 4 oz : 1.00
This item was last sold on : 11/01/24
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Description/Taste
Petite® Cilantro™ is comprised of small leaves attached to slender green stems. The leaves vary in size, with the base leaves being larger, while the leaves at the top of the stems are smaller and more delicate. The dark green leaves are generally broad, flat, and deeply lobed with feathery, serrated edges and a smooth and crisp consistency. In addition to the leaves, the pale green stems are edible and provide a crunchy, succulent texture. Petite® Cilantro™ is crisp and has a sweet, bright, citrusy aroma with a clean, bold, classic cilantro flavor finishing with robust notes of pepper and fresh-cut grass.
Seasons/Availability
Petite® Cilantro™ is available year-round.
Current Facts
Cilantro is also known as coriander or Chinese parsley and is a member of the Apiaceae family.
Nutritional Value
Petite® Cilantro™ has a variety of health benefits including the ability to help reduce LDL or "bad" cholesterol and provides a high amount of vitamin A. Also, cilantro is one of the richest herbs containing high levels of vitamin K.
Applications
Petite® Cilantro™ fresh leaves can be used in Indian curries, southern Asian and Chinese dishes, as well as Mexican cuisine. Petite® Cilantro™ can be used in salsa and guacamole or applied as a garnish.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Chinese believed that cilantro produced immortality and aphrodisiac effects when consumed. Cilantro is a popular herb in Mexican cuisine and was first introduced to the region by Spanish conquistadors.
Geography/History
Cilantro is native to regions spanning from southern Europe and North Africa to southwestern Asia. Cilantro can be considered to be an ancient herb, which was used by the Egyptians thousands of years ago. Coriander or cilantro seeds were often buried in the tombs of pharaohs.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
Valentina | Encinitas CA | 207-522-1937 |
Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |