Organic
Lettuce (Bibb/Flat/Round)
"The crisp and cooling crunch of freshness"
Crisp and delicate, Lettuce is one of the most popular leafy greens, available in various shapes and varieties, lending freshness to salads and sandwiches alike.
Also known as
loose-leaf lettuce, crisphead, romaine
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Product Details
PLU Code
94631
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Lettuce › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Europe, now cultivated worldwide for its mild climate adaptability and versatility.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Lettuce (Bibb/Flat/Round)
Typically contains high levels of vitamins A and K, alongside other nutrients. Offers numerous health benefits due to antioxidant properties and low in calories. Demand for lettuce requires controlled handling and precise logistics due to high water content and sensitivity to temperature changes.
Nutrition Information
Lettuce is a low-calorie food rich in vitamins and minerals. Here are the nutrition facts for 100 grams of lettuce,
Energy 15 kilocalories
Carbohydrates 2.9 grams
Fiber 1.5 grams
Protein 1.2 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Water 95.6 grams
Sodium 5 milligrams
Potassium 236 milligrams
Vitamin A 166 International Units
Vitamin C 4 milligrams
Calcium 20 milligrams
Iron 1.2 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
Perforated bags or sealed containers to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
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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