Organic
Iceberg Lettuce
"The crunchy favorite for salads and sandwiches"
Crisp and refreshing, Iceberg lettuce is a mild-flavored and crunchy variety of lettuce, perfect for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes.
Also known as
Crisphead Lettuce, Webb's Lettuce
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Product Details
PLU Code
94634
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Lettuce › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in the United States in the 1940s
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Iceberg Lettuce
Iceberg lettuce is known for its dense head, mild flavor, and crunchy texture. It is an excellent source of vitamins A and K, and contains other essential nutrients like potassium and iron.
Nutrition Information
Iceberg lettuce is a low-calorie vegetable, one 100g serving contains 14 calories, 2.9g of carbohydrates, 0.9g of protein, and 0.1g of fat. It is also a good source of dietary fiber, containing 1.2g per 100g serving. Iceberg lettuce is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals such as potassium and manganese. The water content in iceberg lettuce is about 95.6%.
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 containers or IFCO RPCs with cling wrap
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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