microgreens

Shiso Leaves Green

It is considered rich in minerals & vitamins and has anti-inflammatory properties. Take a small slice of fresh tuna, dip it in some soy sauce, wrap it into a Shiso Leaf Green and you will be amazed. A treat for your mouth.

Similar to Mint & Thyme

Shiso was first used as an herb in China, but migrated to Japan in the eighth century. Shiso Leaf Green is called Oba in Japan. It was originally grown for lamp oil. The seeds of the plant were crushed to make the oil, but this was expensive, so the practice died out when other oil sources were found. Then the plant had a second coming when it was discovered to be an asset both in the kitchen and the medicine cabinet. In Japan, there is almost no fish dish without one or a few leaves. The main reason is that, next to its good taste, the leaf is considered as a stimulant to the intestines and could help protect against (mild) food poisoning. Culture: Socially responsible culture with biological crop protection Packaging: 25 or 50 leaves

Quick Facts

Species Name

Greens
Latin Name

Perilla frutescens
Origin

Japan, Korea
Harvest Method

Hand Cultivated
Range & Habitat

Other
Producer

SFS Partnership

Seasonality

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Year Round

Range & Habitat

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