Organic
Red Leaf Lettuce
"Adding a burst of red to your salads"
A delicate, loose-leaf variety of lettuce with vibrant red leaves and a sweet, buttery flavor
Also known as
Red Lollo, Red Coral, Red Leaf
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Product Details
PLU Code
93326
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Lettuce › All Sizes
Origin
Native to the Mediterranean region, now cultivated globally
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Red Leaf Lettuce
High in antioxidants, rich in vitamins A, C, and K. A key ingredient in salads, sandwiches, and as a garnish
Nutrition Information
Per 100 grams of Red Leaf Lettuce, nutrition facts are as follows
Energy 15 kcal
Carbohydrates 3.1 grams
Fiber 1.5 grams
Protein 1.2 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Water content 96 percent
Vitamin A 334 micrograms
Vitamin C 3.7 milligrams
Calcium 33 milligrams
Iron 0.9 milligrams
Potassium 212 milligrams
Sodium 2 milligrams
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 boxes to maintain humidity and prevent moisture loss
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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PLU Reference
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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