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Purple Ninja Radishes
Inventory, 24 ct : 8.60
This item was last sold on : 10/04/22
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 nd 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.
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Mothership | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Morning Glory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Gold Finch | San Diego CA | 619-804-2051 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Purple Ninja Radishes. One
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 31 days ago, 9/04/22 Sharer's comments : Purple Ninja Radishes from JR Organics 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 108 days ago, 6/19/22 Sharer's comments : Purple Ninja Radishes from Valdivia Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesSan Diego, CA About 221 days ago, 2/26/22 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 234 days ago, 2/13/22 Sharer's comments : Purple Ninja Radishes from JR Organics 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 255 days ago, 1/23/22 Sharer's comments : Purple Ninja Radishes from JR Organics 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 270 days ago, 1/08/22 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 283 days ago, 12/26/21 Sharer's comments : Purple Ninja Radishes from JR Organics 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 298 days ago, 12/11/21 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 308 days ago, 12/01/21 Sharer's comments : Valdivia Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 318 days ago, 11/21/21 Sharer's comments : Purple Ninja Radishes from JR Organics 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 335 days ago, 11/04/21 Sharer's comments : Purple Ninja Radishes from JR Organics 
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Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United StatesCarlsbad, CA About 353 days ago, 10/17/21 
Mar Vista Farmers Market
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Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 374 days ago, 9/26/21 
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Near La Jolla, California, United StatesSan Diego, CA About 414 days ago, 8/17/21 
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