Organic
Lettuce
"Crunchy, fresh, and nutritious delight"
A crunchy and refreshing leafy green, prized for its delicate flavor and soft texture
Also known as
Lettuce leaves, Loose-leaf, Romaine, Butter lettuce
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Product Details
PLU Code
94632
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Lettuce › All Sizes
Origin
Native to the Mediterranean region, now cultivated worldwide
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Lettuce
Highly perishable, requires careful handling and precise temperature control to maintain freshness
Nutrition Information
for every 100 grams of butter lettuce it contains approximately 1.2 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 2.8 grams of carbohydrates, and 2.5 grams of fiber with an energy value of 13 kcal, it also contains various vitamins and minerals like vitamin A 255 IU, vitamin K 102.3 mcg, folate 50 mcg, and potassium 148 mg.
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
Closed or ventilated containers, lined with absorbent paper
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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