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Noni Fruit
Noni fruit contains natural enzymes and immune boosting anthraguinones and polysaccharides. Noni fruit boasts proxeronine, which aids in the absorption of vitamins and minerals
Ambrosia Apples
Ambrosia apples are a medium to large bi-colored variety, with butter-yellow skin that is blushed with red.
Description/Taste
What Iceberg lettuce may lack in overt flavor, it makes up for in its texture and crunchiness. Its tightly bound and broadly shaped leaves are thick-walled and concentrated with more water than virtually any other green. Iceberg lettuce varies in color depending on each particular cultivar, where and how it was grown. Outer leaves range in color from sea green to lime green while inner leaves range from pale yellow to a translucent white. All the leaves form a nearly perfect globular head.
Seasons/Availability
Iceberg lettuce is available year-round.
Current Facts
Iceberg lettuce is one of six types of lettuce in the Lactuca sativa family. It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods. These lettuce cultivars include Bay View, Beacon, Coyote, Crusader, Hallmark and Laguna Fresca to name but a few. Iceberg lettuce that is developed for supermarket standards is packed in the field into cartons and then immediately oxygen deprived and vacuum cooled in cold rooms to remove field heat. This eliminates the opportunity for the lettuce to quickly breakdown. For certain, Iceberg lettuce was developed for the long haul. It can be shipped globally and command a shelf life of three to four weeks.
Nutritional Value
Iceberg lettuce is not as nutritionally dense as darker greens; it is a good source of potassium, iron, calcium, fiber and Vitamin K.
Applications
The classic use of iceberg lettuce is a cold wedge salad with Roquefort or Blue Cheese dressings. Iceberg lettuce is ubiquitously cut into wedges and can simply be graced by blue cheese dressing and bacon to become a satisfying and economically frugal first course. Other simple companion accoutrements include herbs such as basil and flat leaf parsley, tomatoes, shallots, hard boiled eggs, grilled chicken and a classic vinaigrette of olive oil, dried herbs and cider vinegar.
Geography/History
Iceberg lettuce was developed from the French Crisphead lettuce, Batavia, by W. Atlee Burpee & Co. in 1894. It was originally named for its ice white color and crunchy texture but its namesake evolved over the next half-century to reflect its method of shipment: buried in ice in Trans Atlantic railroad cars. In the mid-20th Century, Iceberg lettuce became a symbol of America's rapidly industrializing agricultural system as it received a technological jolt to increase its value. Whirlpool Corporation developed controlled and modified atmospheres and packaging, giving Iceberg lettuce a greater shelf-life and transportational endurance. This technological advance allowed for Iceberg lettuce to become perhaps the single most important commercial lettuce world wide. Iceberg lettuce varieties are continually being modified and redeveloped to improve quality and disease resistance.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6221 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Old Town Mexican café | San Diego CA | 619-297-4330 |
| Come On In Torrey Pine | La Jolla CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Cardiff Seaside Market | Cardiff CA | 760-7535445 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Stehly Farms Market | San Diego CA | 760-730-9300 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-683-5101 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9700 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Bahia Resort Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Rimel's Rotisserie-Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-755-0000 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Salt and Cleaver | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Soda & Swine North Park | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
| Empire House Urban Palate | San Diego CA | 619-688-9283 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Don Chido | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar | Escondido CA | 760-705-1556 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Pacific Athletic Club | San Diego CA | 858-509-0700 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| The Abbey Catering | San Diego CA | 619-471-5656 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-246-2126 |
| Ronald McDonald House | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Salvuccis | San Diego CA | 619-255-1112 |
| Fresco Pizza & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-538-3333 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Petco Park (Catering) | San Diego CA | 619-795-5917 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Zeetogroup | San Diego CA | 619-955-8558 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 215-296-1133 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Coronado Cafe | National City CA | 610-477-1105 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Bare Back Grill Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-274-7117 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-350-3400 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| The Crack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
| Cafe Bleu Bistro & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-291-1717 |
| Synergy Consultants | Newport Beach CA | 714-381-3394 |
| Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
| Borrelli's Pizza & Italian Food | Encinitas CA | 760-436-1501 |
| Sur La Table-La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-228-1116 |
| Neighborhood Burger Bar | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Fidel's Little Mexico Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-5292 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| The Brew Project | San Diego CA | 425-268-0349 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Pizza e Birra | San Diego CA | 619-550-5796 |
| Coastal Crave | San Diego CA | 858-566-6077 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Bistro 65 | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| The Oceanaire Miscellaneous | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Boto Sushi Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 760-207-5944 |
| The Heart and Trotter | San Diego CA | 619-564-8976 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Come On In UCSD | La Jolla CA | 858-657-9166 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack North Park | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Delta Gamma | San Diego CA | 916-847-9896 |
| Fins Mexican Eatery | La Jolla CA | 858-455-9836 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Food company | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-222-7207 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| BeerFish | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-255-8940 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Smarts Café | San Diego CA | 619-269-4790 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| Florent | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Fresco Urban Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-538-3333 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Quality Coast Inc Café | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Jamul Indian Village Dev.Co:Hollywood Casino Jamul | Jamul CA | 619-315-2250 x2 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| The Cheese Store San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-980-8599 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4138 |
| Eco Caters | San Diego CA | 858-246-6129 |
| Tacos Perla | San Diego CA | 619-235-5616 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Art Institute of San Diego | San Diego CA | 858-598-1200 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Ocean Pacific Grille | San Diego CA | 858-699-3821 |
| Pacific Time | San Diego CA | 619-889-7579 |
| Just Call Us Volunteers | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Double Standard Kitchenetta | San Diego CA | 619-269-9676 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| Home & Away | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Ballast Point Brewing - Temecula | Temecula CA | 619-295-3173 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Rust General Store | San Diego CA | 619-295-7878 |
| Sessions Public | San Diego CA | 619-756-7715 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Diversions & Edge Pool | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Bull & Grain | San Diego CA | 619-546-9122 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-228-6083 |
| West Side Tap House | San Diego CA | 619-546-8994 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Lucky Bolt | Mira Mesa CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Strozzi So-Cal Italian | San Diego CA | 619-206-8922 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Pacific Views Event Center-Camp Pendleton | Oceanside CA | 760-763-1675 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| California Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-543-0790 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Sail Ho Golf Course | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Iceberg Lettuce. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Spotted
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Louie's Finer Meats
Near Clinton, Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 667 days ago, 12/03/14 Spotter's comments : Iceberg Lettuce spotted at Louie's Finer Meats. |
