Petite® Pink Ice Watercress
Estimated Inventory, 100 ct : 5.00
This item was last sold on : 12/22/24
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Description/Taste
Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ is small in size and has flat, broad, rounded leaves with pale green, crisp stems. The circular leaves are smooth, wide, and have a unique coloring beginning with dark green centers that fade into bright purple to violet edges. There is also a central, semi-prominent light green vein that branches into a few smaller veins across the surface. Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ is delicate and tender with a light crunch and has a fresh, peppery flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ is available year-round.
Current Facts
Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ are uniquely colored, young, edible greens that are a part of a trademarked line of specialty plants grown by Fresh Origins Farm in San Diego, California. Designed to be slightly larger than microgreens with a stronger flavor, Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ is harvested approximately 4-6 weeks after sowing and is commonly used by chefs as a savory garnish. Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ is favored for its brilliant coloring, crisp texture, and peppery flavor, used in a wide variety of culinary applications.
Nutritional Value
Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ contains some manganese, calcium, antioxidants, and vitamins A, C, and K.
Applications
Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ greens are best used raw as their tender and delicate nature cannot withstand prolonged periods of high heat. They are most commonly utilized as a garnish to enhance the flavor and visual appeal of a dish and can be lightly dressed in oils and acidic liquids without losing their texture. Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ can be served over desserts such as a blackberry and shortbread crumble, tossed into leafy green salads, sprinkled over soups, or layered on burgers and sandwiches. The bright colored greens can also be used as a substitute for pepper and are often garnished on seafood dishes such as ahi, crab, salmon, and shrimp. Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ pairs well with cucumbers, celery, asparagus, mint, peas, cherry tomatoes, watermelon, apples, oranges, persimmons, quince, and walnut. The greens will keep 7-10 days when stored unwashed, in a sealed container, and in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ is a part of a more extensive line of Petite® Greens that were created through innovation and healthy growing techniques at Fresh Origins Farm. Petite® Greens are changing the way consumers and chefs view garnishes as the greens are both aesthetically beautiful, fresh, and flavorful. In a world focused on documenting unique experiences and sharing through social media, the culinary industry is also creating dining practices to interact with all of the senses to create an emotional and memorable experience. In San Diego, Petite® Greens such as Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ have become a favored method to add flavors without creating a heavy dish. Many San Diego restaurants source their ingredients locally and are focused on healthy, fresh dishes. Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ is often paired with fresh seafood and is used as a stylish garnish to add depth, nutrients, and a peppery flavor to elevate the dining experience.
Geography/History
Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ was released in 2014 from Fresh Origins Farm in San Diego, California as a part of the growing Petite® Greens trend in the culinary industry. Today Petite® Watercress Pink Ice™ can be found through select distribution partners of Fresh Origins, such as Specialty Produce, and is available across the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
Relic Bageri LLC | San Diego CA | 619-335-6328 |
Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Petite® Pink Ice Watercress. One is easiest, three is harder.
No Spoon Neccessary | Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken |