- ~20 lbs
- Green Leaf aka "Green Leaf Lettuce", "Lǜ-Ye-Sheng-Cai", "Tang-Sheng-Cai", "绿叶生菜", "唐生菜", "綠葉生菜"
- The green leaf has an elongated shape that is narrow and small at the base fanning out to a wide, curly, loose top. The green leaf is smaller and less elongated than the romaine lettuce. It is crisp sweet and semi-bitter. Mature leaves may taste more bitter than less mature leaves. The green leaf is best suited for sandwiches and salads. The green leaf is available year-round.
Handling Tip
Selection
- Green leaf with bright to medium green leaves with no signs of bruises or browning.
- Leaves are wavy, crisp, and not wilted.
- Stems are clean without brown spots or cracked ribs.
Storage
- The green leaf should be stored as close to 32°F (0°C) as possible with a relative humidity of ninety-eight to a hundred percent and light mist.
- The typical shelf life is up to four weeks. High humidity is important to avoid wilting. High temperatures promote rapid deterioration.
- Green leaf lettuce is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. The green leaf should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid russet spotting and leaf yellowing. Green leaf lettuce produces a low level of ethylene.
- The green leaf is not sensitive to chilling injury but is easily damaged by freezing. The freezing point for green leaf is 31.6°F (-0.2°C) must be avoided. Freezing injury symptoms include dried and translucent leaves.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size 1 and 1/2 cups shredded leaf lettuce (85g)
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 15
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g ............................................................................................ 0%
Saturated Fat 0g .......................................................................... 0%
Trans Fat 0g .................................................................................. 0%
Cholesterol 0mg .................................................................................. 0%
Sodium 35mg ....................................................................................... 1%
Total Carbohydrate 2g ...................................................................... 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g .......................................................................... 4%
Sugar 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A ............................................................................................. 130%
Vitamin C .................................................................................................. 6%
Calcium ..................................................................................................... 2%
Iron ............................................................................................................. 4%
Potassium ................................................................................................. 5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
*Based on information published by FDA
Recommended for the GREEN LEAF
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