DESCRIPTION: |
Perilla, or shiso depending on variety, is used extensively in East Asia especially in Korea and Japan. The leaves are aromatic and used as both a seasoning herb and a vegetable in Asian dishes. There are many different varieties with different flavors and uses. Please see above to see what varieties we offer. |
BOTANICAL NAME: |
Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton
FAMILY: Lamiaceae |
INGREDIENTS: |
Perilla leaf |
CUISINE TYPES: |
East Asian |
FLAVOR: |
earthy, anise, sometimes slightly minty. |
AVAILABILITY: |
Year round, limited availability |
PRODUCTION STYLE: |
Grown on a polyculture farm without spray. Hand harvested and machine dried. |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: |
Taiwan, Taidong. |
EST. SHELF LIFE: |
1-2 Weeks |
RELATED INFO: |
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SHIPPING METHODS: |
Taiwan Shipping: 1-3 Day Postal Service, Black Cat and 7-11. Next day refrigerated and frozen delivery available door-to-door or to 7-11.
International Shipping Options: Postal Service (1-3 week air mail), EMS, Courier (DHL & FedEx), Air Freight (wholesale). Fresh produce unavailable outside of Taiwan.
Please see our Ordering Information Page for more information. |
PACKAGING TYPES: |
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