Organic
Red Leaf Lettuce
"Add a splash of color and crunch to any salad"
A crunchy and healthy leafy green, Red Leaf Lettuce is prized for its delicate flavor and beautiful red-edged leaves, adding a pop of color to any salad
Also known as
Lolla Rossa, Red Leaf Romaine
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Product Details
PLU Code
94075
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Lettuce › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in Europe, now cultivated in many parts of the world, with major producers including the US, Italy, and Spain
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Red Leaf Lettuce
Rich in vitamins A and K, Red Leaf Lettuce is also an excellent source of minerals like potassium and iron
Nutrition Information
Red Leaf Lettuce is low in calories and rich in nutrients. Here are its key nutrition facts per 100 grams of serving: it contains 15 kilocalories of energy, 1.2 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, and 3.2 grams of carbohydrates. The major vitamins found in Red Leaf Lettuce include vitamin A with 970 mcg, vitamin C with 17 milligrams, and vitamin K with 130.6 micrograms. It is also rich in minerals such as calcium with 35 milligrams, iron with 1.2 milligrams, potassium with 135 milligrams, and magnesium with 13 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 packaging, such as mesh or perforated 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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