Oak Leaf Lettuce
"The perfect addition to boost the crunch and flavor of any green delight."
A delicate and nutritious loose-leaf variety of lettuce, known for its oak-shaped leaves and buttery flavor, adding a twist to salads, sandwiches, and other culinary creations.
Also known as
Red Oak, Green Oak, Loose-Leaf Lettuce
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Product Details
PLU Code
3329
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Lettuce › All Sizes
Origin
Europe, North America, and Australia, but grown worldwide in temperate climates.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Oak Leaf Lettuce
High in vitamins A and K, rich in antioxidants, and low in calories, making it a popular choice for health-conscious consumers. Requires proper refrigeration to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts for Oak Leaf Lettuce per 100 grams serving
Energy 15 kcal
Water content 95.6g
Protein 1.5g
Fat 0.1g
Carbohydrates 2.9g
Fiber 1.5g
Sugar 0.7g
Sodium 5mg
Potassium 238mg
Vitamin A 208mcg
Vitamin C 2.8mg
Vitamin K 61.9mcg
Folate 60mcg
Magnesium 8mg
Manganese 0.3mg
Iron 0.7mg
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for all lettuce types: crisphead/iceberg, butterhead, cos/romaine and leaf. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
98-100%
Packaging
Protected from moisture by virtue of the low temperature and high humidity, but not more than 2 layers deep in an overwrapped tray to prevent ethylene damage
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Storage Notes: Lettuce is easily damaged by freezing and by ethylene, which causes russet spotting, so keep it just above freezing at very high humidity and away from ethylene-producing produce. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Highest freezing point: -0.2°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 386-389.
Applies to: all lettuce types: crisphead/iceberg, butterhead, cos/romaine and leaf.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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