Iceberg Lettuce
"The crunchy delight in every salad"
Iceberg Lettuce is a dense, crunchy, and mildly sweet green, grown for its tightly packed leaves which can be used in salads, sandwiches, and burgers, offering a delightful crunch and neutral flavor.
Also known as
Crisphead Lettuce, Reine des Glaces, Crunchy Lettuce
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Product Details
PLU Code
4061
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Lettuce › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in France in the 19th century, widely cultivated in the United States, and grown globally in regions with moderate temperatures.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Iceberg Lettuce
Iceberg Lettuce has a firm, watery texture and pale green leaves with a creamy white center. It prefers cooler climates and well-drained soil. Typically takes 70-80 days to mature.
Nutrition Information
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, one 100-gram serving of Iceberg Lettuce contains approximately 14 calories, 3.2 grams of carbohydrates, 0.5 grams of dietary fiber, and 1.1 grams of protein. It also contains various vitamins and minerals such as 29 milligrams of sodium, 335 milligrams of potassium, 7.4 micrograms of folate, 10.9 milligrams of vitamin K, and 2.8 milligrams of vitamin A.
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
Breathable bags or crates lined with polyethylene bags
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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