{"product_id":"britton-shiso-microgreens","title":"Britton Shiso Microgreens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRITTON SHISO MICROGREENS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritton Shiso Microgreens combine silvery-green leaves, striking purple undersides, and delicate ruffled foliage with a distinctive licorice-mint fragrance. Their aromatic complexity and tender texture bring elegant flavor and color to sushi, seafood, Asian-inspired dishes, fresh fruit, and sophisticated culinary presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Fresh Perspective on Two-Toned Shiso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritton Shiso Microgreens introduce the distinctive character of Perilla frutescens, a traditional East Asian culinary herb, at an early stage of plant development. This open-pollinated selection produces elegant, two-toned foliage featuring silvery-green upper leaf surfaces and contrasting purple undersides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the first true-leaf stage, the young plants develop delicate ruffled leaves that create a distinctive botanical appearance. Their contrasting colors become particularly striking when the leaves curl or turn, revealing the purple pigmentation beneath the green surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir flavor opens with subtle licorice sweetness before revealing refreshing mint-like notes, gentle herbal spice, and the distinctive aromatic complexity associated with shiso. Unlike conventional basil or strongly peppery mustard microgreens, Britton Shiso offers a more nuanced herbal character that complements both savory and delicately sweet culinary creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine stems and tender young foliage provide a delicate texture that integrates beautifully into completed dishes. The ruffled leaves create natural movement and refined visual detail without overwhelming the main ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritton Shiso is particularly appealing in Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Thai-inspired cuisine. Its delicate licorice-mint character complements fresh seafood, sushi, rice bowls, aromatic noodles, cucumber, citrus, and carefully composed desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in LivFarms' precision-controlled environment, each fresh-cut harvest reflects our commitment to thoughtful cultivation, plant nutrition, and exceptional culinary quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CULINARY EXPERIENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFLAVOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle licorice sweetness, refreshing mint-like notes, delicate basil-like herbal character, gentle spice, and a distinctive aromatic finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTEXTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender ruffled true leaves and delicate cotyledons supported by fine, succulent stems, offering a soft, refreshing mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBEST USES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish sushi, sashimi, seafood, rice bowls, noodles, spring rolls, Asian-inspired dishes, cucumber salads, fresh fruit, and refined desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePREPARATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy raw or add immediately before serving to preserve the aromatic flavor, delicate ruffled leaves, and two-toned coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCATEGORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microgreens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Britton Shiso Microgreens open-pollinated variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBOTANICAL NAME:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perilla frutescens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHARVEST FORMAT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh-Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE SIZE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh-cut microgreens packaged unwashed in a press-and-seal tray with a film-sealed top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery-green upper leaf surfaces with contrasting purple undersides. Natural color intensity varies with growth conditions and harvest stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in the original sealed package according to the temperature instructions on the LivFarms label. Shiso foliage is sensitive to excessive cold, freezing, and condensation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBEST ENJOYED WITHIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy promptly after delivery for peak aromatic freshness, tender texture, and distinctive leaf coloration. Follow the freshness date printed on the package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePREPARATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rinse under cool running water immediately before eating and carefully dry. Enjoy raw or add at the final moment of plating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE YOUR SUPERPOWERS LIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the distinctive rosmarinic acid, naturally occurring phenolic compounds, aromatic plant metabolites, and culinary character of Britton Shiso Microgreens through LivFarms' Nutrition by Design and Nutrition in Action philosophies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LivFarms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68101310480463,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/2132\/7439\/files\/BrittonShisoMicrogreenMound_1.png?v=1794512904","url":"https:\/\/livfarmersmarket.com\/products\/britton-shiso-microgreens","provider":"LivFarms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}