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Purple Ninja Radishes
Inventory, 24 ct : 10.36
This item was last sold on : 12/07/23
Description/Taste
Purple Ninja radishes are medium sized with an oblong shape coming to a thin point or tail at their tip. Their exterior skin is a vibrant purple hue and like many elongated radishes may have slight striations of darker color and fine hairs or short roots coming out of its skin. Their interior flesh is a star like burst of lavender to dark purple atop a white background. The radishes are capped with purple and green stems and green leaves. The radish offers a crisp bite and slightly spicy radish flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Purple Ninja radishes have a peak season in the spring and early summer months then again in the fall.
Current Facts
The Purple Ninja radish is botanically a part of Raphanus sativus and a member of the Brassicaceae family. A relatively new variety the Purple Ninja has received accolades for its vibrant purple coloring and superior radish flavor.
Nutritional Value
Purple Ninja radish provides a great source of vitamin C, particularly when eaten raw. Additionally, they contain flavonoids and the antioxidant sulforaphane. The leafy greens of the Purple Ninja radish are edible as well and offer even more vitamin C than the root of the radish.
Applications
Both the greens and root of Purple Ninja radishes are edible and can be used in a number of both cooked and raw preparations. Sliced thin the root can be used to add a spicy bite to sandwiches, crudité, sushi, soups, and ceviche. Sliced Purple Ninja radish can also be added to salads and stir-fries or prepared preserved and pickled. Sliced radish can also be roasted which will impart a sweeter and less spicy flavor. The greens can be used in lieu of other greens such as chard or kale and added to soups and sautés. To store keep Purple Ninja radishes refrigerated and used within one to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Purple hued radishes have long been popular in Europe, China, and Japan. Their popularity in the United States, however, did not come about until fairly recent times beginning in the 1990’s.
Geography/History
Purple Ninja radishes were first released to the marketplace in September of 2015. They were created by Babé Farms in the Santa Maria Valley of California. Started by founder Will Souza in 1986 the farm was born by Souza’s travels in Europe, seeing there all the European produce varieties and baby sized vegetables. The Purple Ninja no doubt is a continuation of this inspiration as unique radishes such as this have long been popular in European countries. Distribution wise Purple Ninja radishes can be found when in season throughout the United States as well as parts of Canada and occasionally abroad.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| The Guild Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| SB Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Echale | Encinitas CA | 303-210-2892 |
| Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
| Dija Mara 2021 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Deeply Nourished | San Diego CA | 808-489-7366 |
| Groundswell Brewing | Chula Vista CA | |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Savory Moment (1) | El Cajon CA | 619-633-8863 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Beginners Diner | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| West Brew | Del Mar CA | 858-412-4364 |
| Mothership | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Sycuan Casino - Bull & Bourbon | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Bar Same Same (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Lime in the Coconut | Chula Vista CA | 619-820-0961 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Salt and Lime | Del Mar CA | 858-926-8582 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 805-638-8367 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Hive Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-218-4000 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Patisserie Melanie | San Diego CA | 619-677-2132 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Purple Ninja Radishes. One
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