Organic
Mignonette (Compact Red Butterhead)
"Add a pop of color to your salad"
Mignonette is a type of lettuce variety characterized by its compact, red-tinged butterhead leaves and crisp texture. It's perfect for salads and adds a touch of color to any dish.
Also known as
Compact Red Butterhead, Lattuga Rossa
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Product Details
PLU Code
93327
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Lettuce › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in Europe, now cultivated worldwide
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Mignonette (Compact Red Butterhead)
It's rich in vitamins A and K, with high levels of antioxidants. Harvested when mature but still compact, to prevent bitterness.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts for 100 grams of Mignonette or Compact Red Butterhead lettuce, approximate values per serving are as follows:
Energy 14 kcal
Total carbohydrates 2.9 grams
Sucrose 0.4 grams
Glucose 0.2 grams
Fructose 0.2 grams
Protein 1.2 grams
Total fats 0.2 grams
Saturated fats 0 grams
Sodium 10 milligrams
Fiber 1.5 grams
Vitamin A 5475 IU
Folate 75 micrograms
Vitamin C 3.7 milligrams
Vitamin K 97.5 micrograms
Potassium 247 milligrams
Iron 1.6 milligrams
Calcium 22 milligrams
Phosphorus 18 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, moisture retentive packaging to maintain humidity, if possible pre-packaged in polyethylene bags for longer storage life
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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