Organic
Lettuce
"Nature's Crunch in Every Leaf"
Crisp and fresh green leafy vegetable, perfect for salads and other healthy dishes.
Also known as
Green Leaf Lettuce, Leaf Lettuce, Summer Lettuce
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Product Details
PLU Code
94076
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Lettuce › All Sizes
Origin
Native to the Mediterranean region, cultivated worldwide
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Lettuce
Lactuca sativa is a cool-season crop that prefers mild temperatures for optimal growth. It's known for its delicate flavor and crunchy texture.
Nutrition Information
One 100g serving of lettuce contains approximately 15 calories, 2.8g carbohydrates, 1.1g protein, 0.2g fat, 1.5g fiber, and 0.3g sugar. It is also rich in various vitamins and minerals including vitamin A at 208 micrograms, vitamin K at 100 micrograms, folate at 64.8 micrograms, and potassium at 184 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, avoid direct exposure to moisture
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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