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Pinkglow™ Pineapple
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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.
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Ironside Events | San Diego CA | 312-852-6308 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Pueblo | San Diego CA | 858-490-6298 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Dan Gonzales Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-922-0522 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Hoxton Manor LLC | San Diego CA | 760-586-9533 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Weapon LPM | San Diego CA | 619-564-2618 |
| 264 Fresco (Deck Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Dija Mara 2021 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Verbena Kitchen LLC | San Diego CA | 609-458-1672 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Born & Raised (Events) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Purple Ninja Radishes. One
is easiest, three is harder.| My Three seasons |
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Spring Vegetable Salad with Buttermilk Poppy Seed Dressing |
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La Jolla Open Aire Market
Valdivia Farms
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesCarlsbad, CA About 50 days ago, 3/27/22 
Little Italy Mercato
Rodriguez Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesSan Diego, CA About 79 days ago, 2/26/22 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 92 days ago, 2/13/22 Sharer's comments : Purple Ninja Radishes from JR Organics 
Giant Food Stores
Near Spry, Pennsylvania, United StatesAbout 94 days ago, 2/11/22 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Valdivia Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesCarlsbad,CA 1-951-818-0917 About 103 days ago, 2/02/22 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 113 days ago, 1/23/22 Sharer's comments : Purple Ninja Radishes from JR Organics 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Weiser Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 128 days ago, 1/08/22 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 141 days ago, 12/26/21 Sharer's comments : Purple Ninja Radishes from JR Organics 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Weiser Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 156 days ago, 12/11/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Valdivia Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 166 days ago, 12/01/21 Sharer's comments : Valdivia Farms 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 176 days ago, 11/21/21 Sharer's comments : Purple Ninja Radishes from JR Organics 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 193 days ago, 11/04/21 Sharer's comments : Purple Ninja Radishes from JR Organics 
Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market
Valdivia Farms
Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United StatesCarlsbad, CA About 211 days ago, 10/17/21 
Mar Vista Farmers Market
Weiser Family Farms
Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 232 days ago, 9/26/21 
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market
Rodriguez Family Farms
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesSan Diego, CA About 272 days ago, 8/17/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Weiser Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 499 days ago, 1/02/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Weiser Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 569 days ago, 10/24/20 |
