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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
About the size of an egg, kiwifruit is wrapped in a russet-brown thin skin with short rather stiff hairs. The kaleidoscope-like almost glistening emerald green firm pulp is dotted with a large amount of dark nearly black tiny edible seeds that create this fruit's characteristic interior starburst pattern. Sometimes the flesh may be yellow, brownish or off-white. Sweet tart with a slightly acidic edge, this decorative fruit's succulent flavor is mainly sweet.
Seasons/Availability
Kiwifruit is available from California during the winter months. New Zealand kiwifruit is available in spring and supplies arrive from Chile during the summer months.
Current Facts
According to the California Kiwifruit Commission, kiwi fruit were the fastest-growing fruit in sales and distribution from 1987 to 1995.
Nutritional Value
Kiwifruit is rich in vitamin C, having ten times more than the equal weight of a lemon. Two fruits have almost twice the vitamin C of an orange and more potassium than a comparable serving of bananas. High in fiber, it also offers vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium and iron. Credit goes to all those little black seeds, as they act much like grains, providing lots of nutrition.
Applications
Puree; enhance juices and beverages. Even though the skin is edible, the fruit is usually peeled. Slice for garnish. Containing a meat-tenderizing enzyme, place sliced peels with some flesh attached directly on meat; marinate thirty minutes for each inch of the meat's thickness. To make a kiwifruit salsa, blend four peeled kiwis, one teaspoon minced jalapeƱo pepper, one tablespoon orange juice, one tablespoon chopped fresh mint and a pinch of salt. Serve with grilled swordfish, grilled poultry and roast pork. Bananas, berries, mangoes, strawberries, raspberries and oranges are especially partial to kiwifruit. To store, refrigerate ripe fruit up to ten days. Refrigerated unripe fruit lasts up to one month.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The French word, souris vegetale, for this fruit translates to "vegetable mouse".
Geography/History
Native to the Yangtze River Valley of northern China and Zhejiang Province on the coast of eastern China, this fruit was first grown commercially in New Zealand. England received their very first kiwifruit shipment in 1953. Not frost-tolerant, the vigorous woody twining vine or climbing shrubby plants require a long growing season. Only fully dormant plants can survive temperatures around ten degrees Fahrenheit. The rambling vines are capable of stretching to cover an area ten to fifteen feet wide, eighteen to twenty-four feet long and nine to twelve feet high. Producing deep green leathery-textured oval to round leaves that can grow seven to ten inches in diameter, fragrant one to two inch wide white to cream colored flowers appear in the leaf axils. In the United States, California produces about ninety-nine percent of the nation's kiwifruit supply.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Hotel Del Coronado Bakery | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-788-8570 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Harumama Teriyaki & Bao | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Al Fresko | San Diego CA | 858-888-6294 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Portside Pier (Ketch) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Fishery - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Viejas Casino Cafe | Alpine CA | 619-659-1774 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 559-281-2485 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Seven Mile Casino | Chula Vista CA | 619-976-7049 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
| Asti Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-232-8844 |
| Garden of Vegan | San Diego CA | 530-366-7102 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
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MedellĆn Colombia
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaAbout 25 days ago, 2/10/21 Sharer's comments : Kiwi fresco en mercado tradicional de Colombia 
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Athinagoras LTD
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens G-43 00302104830298 About 59 days ago, 1/07/21 Sharer's comments : Kiwis š„ 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 117 days ago, 11/10/20 Sharer's comments : Kiwis š„ 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 119 days ago, 11/08/20 Sharer's comments : Red Kiwi 
Kiwi
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaAbout 200 days ago, 8/19/20 Sharer's comments : Kiwi seleccionado 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 241 days ago, 7/09/20 Sharer's comments : Kiwis š„ 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 332 days ago, 4/09/20 Sharer's comments : Kiwi š„ 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 388 days ago, 2/13/20 Sharer's comments : Kiwis š„ 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 509 days ago, 10/15/19 Sharer's comments : Kiwis š„ In season š¬š· 
Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's
Near La Jolla, California, United States1640 Garnet Ave San Diego Ca 92109 1-858-581-9101 About 516 days ago, 10/07/19 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 521 days ago, 10/03/19 Sharer's comments : Kiwis š„ The first of the season š¬š· 
Offida Farmers Market
Marche, ItalyAbout 542 days ago, 9/12/19 Sharer's comments : Italian kiwis! Slice the top and scoop with a spoon ;) 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L27 002104810330 About 593 days ago, 7/23/19 Sharer's comments : Kiwis š„ 
Takashimaya Food Hall and Market
Takashimaya Basement Food Hall
Near Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan035-361-1111 About 612 days ago, 7/03/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh fruits and vegetables from all over Japan and Asia 
Wong
Near Santiago de Surco, Cuzco, PeruAbout 644 days ago, 6/02/19 Sharer's comments : Kiwi and friends 
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Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis About 691 days ago, 4/16/19 Sharer's comments : Kiwi from Greece š¬š· 
Carnival Supermarket
Carnival Supermarket
Near National City, California, United States1750 E 8th Street, National City, Ca, 91950 619-474-5444 www.carnivalmarket.com About 730 days ago, 3/08/19 Sharer's comments : Kiwi spotted at Carnival Supermarket. |
