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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.
Growers
Baby Green Romaine hearts are small, elongated tight heads of Romaine picked at an younger stage of growth. The hearts are lighter in color, ranging from pale lime green to translucent ivory, crisp yet tender with a more rounded shape than their mature counterparts. The outer leaves of each romaine head are removed, leaving the hearts intact. Notably, Baby Green Romaine hearts are far more valued for their texture than their near invisible flavor.
Baby Green Romaine hearts are available year-round.
Romaine lettuce AKA Cos, botanical name, Lactuca sativa is an annual plant of the aster or sunflower family Asteraceae. Lettuce is categorized into six different edible forms, also known as subspecies or botanical varieties. The six types of lettuce are Crisphead (Iceberg and Batavian), Romaine, Butter, Leaf, Latin and Stem. All lettuce types except for Iceberg occur in red and grean leaf form. The word lettuce itself comes from the Latin lactuca, which is derived from lactus, meaning “milk”. The milk in this sense refers to the milky substance that appears when lettuce leaves are torn or cut from the plant. Although this does not happen with all lettuce types, it is very typical of romaine lettuces.
Baby Green Romaine hearts can be used as a substitute for common Romaine and other crisp lettuce varieties. They can be used as a vessel for dips and other accoutrements, as a sandwich lettuce and they can also be grilled to serve as an appetizer. Complimentary pairings are endless, especially as the hearts serve as a blank canvas for accompanying flavors, bold, bright and rich. Notably favorable ingredient pairings include bacon, anchovies, nutty aged cheeses, chiles, creamy dressings, aged balsamic, citrus, pomegranates, melons, avocado, pears, apples, basil, dill, tarragon, mint and nuts such as hazelnuts, pistachios and pine nuts.
Romaine lettuce is believed to have originated on the Aegean Island of Cos. Baby Green Romain hearts evolved out of marketing campaigns of the late 20th century promoting petite vegetables as a direct ploy to please consumers' visual palate fatigue. Romain lettuce a cool season crop, as are most lettuce varieties. It grows best in fertile soil with minimal to sufficient irrigation, warm days and cool nights. It is a great home gardner's lettuce and it can be planted in containers and raised beds. Baby Green Romain hearts can be harvested once small heads form.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Description/Taste
Baby Green Romaine hearts are small, elongated tight heads of Romaine picked at an younger stage of growth. The hearts are lighter in color, ranging from pale lime green to translucent ivory, crisp yet tender with a more rounded shape than their mature counterparts. The outer leaves of each romaine head are removed, leaving the hearts intact. Notably, Baby Green Romaine hearts are far more valued for their texture than their near invisible flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Baby Green Romaine hearts are available year-round.
Current Facts
Romaine lettuce AKA Cos, botanical name, Lactuca sativa is an annual plant of the aster or sunflower family Asteraceae. Lettuce is categorized into six different edible forms, also known as subspecies or botanical varieties. The six types of lettuce are Crisphead (Iceberg and Batavian), Romaine, Butter, Leaf, Latin and Stem. All lettuce types except for Iceberg occur in red and grean leaf form. The word lettuce itself comes from the Latin lactuca, which is derived from lactus, meaning “milk”. The milk in this sense refers to the milky substance that appears when lettuce leaves are torn or cut from the plant. Although this does not happen with all lettuce types, it is very typical of romaine lettuces.
Applications
Baby Green Romaine hearts can be used as a substitute for common Romaine and other crisp lettuce varieties. They can be used as a vessel for dips and other accoutrements, as a sandwich lettuce and they can also be grilled to serve as an appetizer. Complimentary pairings are endless, especially as the hearts serve as a blank canvas for accompanying flavors, bold, bright and rich. Notably favorable ingredient pairings include bacon, anchovies, nutty aged cheeses, chiles, creamy dressings, aged balsamic, citrus, pomegranates, melons, avocado, pears, apples, basil, dill, tarragon, mint and nuts such as hazelnuts, pistachios and pine nuts.
Geography/History
Romaine lettuce is believed to have originated on the Aegean Island of Cos. Baby Green Romain hearts evolved out of marketing campaigns of the late 20th century promoting petite vegetables as a direct ploy to please consumers' visual palate fatigue. Romain lettuce a cool season crop, as are most lettuce varieties. It grows best in fertile soil with minimal to sufficient irrigation, warm days and cool nights. It is a great home gardner's lettuce and it can be planted in containers and raised beds. Baby Green Romain hearts can be harvested once small heads form.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Burning Beard | El Cajon CA | 619-884-4716 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort (Banquets) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 805-638-8367 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-886-7561 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Five Oceans Fish Market | San Diego CA | 858-261-1796 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Plan 9 Alehouse | Escondido CA | 760-489-8817 |
| Island Prime | San Diego CA | 619-298-6802 |
| The Hideout Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 408-564-6955 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Regents Pizzeria | La Jolla CA | 858-550-0406 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Our Green Affair | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| My Five Star Chef | La Jolla CA | 619-890-1159 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Zizikis | San Diego CA | 972-567-2396 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Groundswell Brewing | Chula Vista CA | 619-403-0684 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| PureTaco | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
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Recipe Ideas
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Grilled Hearts of Romaine Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing and Grilled Gulf Shrimp |
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BLT Summer Rolls with Avocado Dipping Sauce |
