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Iceberg Lettuce

Inventory, 24 ct : 32.29
This item was last sold on : 05/26/20

• 116 Featured Restaurants

• 21 Recipe Ideas

• 6 Sharess

Description/Taste

Iceberg lettuce is medium to large in size, averaging 25-30 centimeters in diameter, and is spherical in shape, similar to cabbage. The firm head is tightly packed with broad, thick, and crisp leaves that are concentrated with a high-water content. The leaves vary in color depending on the particular cultivar, but the outer leaves are typically light green while the inner leaves range from pale yellow to a translucent white. Iceberg lettuce is crunchy and juicy with a mild, sweet flavor.

Seasons/Availability

Iceberg lettuce is available year-round.

Current Facts

Iceberg lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is the name given to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods and belong to the Asteraceae family. Iceberg lettuce is one of the only lettuce varieties that does not occur in red form as well as green. 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 break down. Iceberg lettuce is favored for its long storage capabilities, versatility in culinary applications, and crunchy texture.

Nutritional Value

Iceberg lettuce is a good source of potassium, iron, calcium, fiber and vitamins A, C, and K.

Applications

Iceberg lettuce is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as braising and stir-frying. It is most well-known for its use in a cold wedge salad with Roquefort or blue cheese dressings, but it can also be shredded as a garnish, layered in sandwiches, used as a lettuce cup for fillings such as taco meat, shrimp, or chicken, or used to wrap burgers for a low-carb main dish. When cooked, Iceberg lettuce can be lightly braised or chopped and sautéed into a stir-fry, used similarly to cabbage. Iceberg lettuce pairs well with herbs such as basil, mint, and flat leaf parsley, lemon, honey, tomatoes, shallots, green onions, chives, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, pork, fish, shrimp, grilled chicken, and a classic vinaigrette of olive oil, dried herbs, and cider vinegar. The leaves will keep over a week when stored wrapped in a damp paper towel in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Originally known as Crisphead lettuce due to its shape and texture, Iceberg lettuce was the first variety to be successfully transported across the United States. Before the transportation of Iceberg, lettuce was a local item that would be consumed where it was grown due to its short shelf life. In California, growers discovered that Iceberg lettuce could be covered in crushed ice and shipped across the country without the lettuce wilting. Known as the “Fresh Express,” Bruce Church is credited with the idea of shipping lettuce and Iceberg became the new popular name for the ice-covered lettuce.

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 icy method of shipment on the Trans Atlantic railroad. In the mid-20th century, Iceberg lettuce became a symbol of America's rapidly industrializing agricultural system as the Whirlpool Corporation developed controlled and modified atmospheres and packaging, giving Iceberg lettuce a greater shelf-life. This technological advance allowed for Iceberg lettuce to become one of the most important commercial lettuces worldwide. Today Iceberg lettuce is widely available and can be found at supermarkets, farmers markets, and specialty grocers in North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-356-9925
Backyard Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
K&L Neighborhood Eateries	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich	San Diego CA	619-255-8940
Common Theory	San Diego CA	858-707-7016
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Rabbit Hole	San Diego CA	619-255-4653
Surf Side Cuisine (Deli)	San Diego CA	619-507-0891
Surf Side Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-507-0891
The Local-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	858-263-7475
Sourdough & Co.	Carlsbad CA	858-232-2912
Claire's on Cedros - SKSB	Solana Beach CA	858-259-8597
WaterBar	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	619-698-3500
Tin Roof	San Diego CA	619-230-8606
Casino Inn Bar & Grill	Alpine CA	619-445-9581
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Sandbar Sports Grill	Mission Beach CA	619-276-6700 x304
Duke's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-1999
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436

the other 96...

Shore Rider	La Jolla CA	858-412-5308
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Crust Pizzeria-Carmel	San Diego CA	858-350-3400
Under Belly-Uptown	San Diego CA	619-269-4626
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
Baja Betty's	San Diego CA	619-269-8510
Viejas Casino Baron Long's	Alpine CA	702-401-0455
Tahona (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Tipsy Crow	San Diego CA	619-338-9300
10 Barrel Brewing Co.	San Diego CA	619-886-2743
Bobs Specialty Meats	Escondido CA	760-839-6850
Le Papagayo	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Fernside	San Diego CA	619-398-5156
Eddie V's Prime Seafood	San Diego CA	619-615-0281
St. Paul's Plaza	Chula Vista CA	619-239-6900
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
GoodOnYa	Encinitas CA	858-344-1605
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
The Bellows	San Marcos CA	619-395-6325
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-657-6473
True North Tavern Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-291-3815
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Redwing Bar & Grill	San Diego CA	619-281-8700
Fish Market Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-755-2277
Casero Taqueria	Carlsbad CA	760-845-3346
Union Food Truck	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
J & Tonys	San Diego CA	855-634-7664
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Reata Glen	Mission Viejo CA	949-545-2250
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	619-990-0158
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	619-291-1220
Chosen Foods	San Diego CA	877-674-2244
Berry Good Food Foundation	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Jo's Mission Hills Diner	San Diego CA	619-417-3801
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
SandBox Pizza	San Diego CA	858-273-7263
Urbn Pizza Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-255-7300
Shorehouse Kitchen	La Jolla CA	858-459-3300
Rubicon Deli India Street	San Diego CA	619-200-4201
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Pure Burger	Carlsbad CA	760-683-5101
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Pacific Beach Ale House	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Harry's Coffee Shop	San Diego CA	858-454-7381
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-230-2337
The Crack Shack Pasadena	Pasadena CA	619-520-4793
Pala Mesa Resort	Fallbrook CA	706-728-5881
Eve Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-231-1052
Village Pizzeria Bay Side	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Home and Away Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-886-1358
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	619-450-7978
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Bantams Roost Public House	Carlsbad CA	619-990-0158
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-925-7552
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Solterra Winery + Kitchen	Encinitas CA	760-230-2970
Fidel's Little Mexico Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-755-5292
Sourdough & Co. San Marcos	San Marcos CA	858-218-4844
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Brigantine Corp	San Diego CA	858-926-9644
St. Paul's Senior Services	San Diego CA	619-239-3527
Besties Cool Treats	San Diego CA	619-301-3569
Fleming's Steakhouse La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-535-0078
Eddie V's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-5500
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-543-2764
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
619 Spirits	San Diego CA	619-940-6456
Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro	San Diego CA
Village Pizzaria	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
San Diego Freedom Ranch	Campo CA	619-478-5696
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	760-294-7866
Cantina Mayahuel	San Diego CA	619-283-6292
Rubicon Deli-UTC	San Diego CA	619-200-4201
Narumi Sushi	La Mesa CA	619-461-1151
Extraordinary Desserts Union St.	San Diego CA	619-294-7001
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Lil Piggy's	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-663-9916
Galaxy Taco	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
Small Bar	San Diego CA	619-795-7998

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Iceberg Lettuce. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Diary of a Recipe Collector		Chicken Fajita Wedge Salad
E is for Eat		Iceberg Lettuce Mini Wedge Salads with Blue Cheese Dressing
Lexi's Clean Kitchen		Low Carb Lettuce Wrap Sandwich
Taste and Tell		Iceberg Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
White on Rice Couple		Bacon Lettuce Tomato (BLT) Spring Roll
I Heart Naptime		Chicken Club Lettuce Wraps
My Cooking Hut		Melon, Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Lettuce Salad
Your Homebased Mom		In-n-Out Burger Copycat
Honey & Birch		Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps
Cooking And Beer		Iceberg Wedge Salads with Soft-Boiled Eggs and Grilled Bacon

the other 11...

Kalyn's Kitchen		Low-Carb Turkey Picadillo Lettuce Wraps
Gimme Delicious Food		5 Minute Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Home Made Interest		Low Carb Big Mac Bites
Grits and Pinecones		Spicy Buffalo Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich
Living Chirpy		Blackened Mahi Lettuce Tacos with Cajun Remoulade
Sailu's Kitchen		Mango Lettuce Salad
Simply Stacie		Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The Perfect Pantry		Stir-Fried Garlic Lettuce
Cooking Classy		Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Skinny Fitalicious		Bacon Guacamole Chicken Salad
Healthy Delicious		Duck and Shitake Lettuce Wraps with Cashew Sauce

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Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 139 days ago, 1/09/20
Sharer's comments : Iceberg lettuce 🥬 Spanish production

Central market of Athens Greece

Athinagoras LTD
Central market of Athens Greece G-43

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 237 days ago, 10/03/19
Sharer's comments : Iceberg lettuce 🥬 Origin from Holland

Central market of Athens Greece

Froutooasis LTD
Central market of Athens Z-26-28

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 274 days ago, 8/27/19
Sharer's comments : Iceberg from Netherlands 🇳🇱

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L27
002104810330

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 321 days ago, 7/11/19
Sharer's comments : Iceberg lettuce 🥬

Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Tzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis

https://www.okaa.gr/

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 384 days ago, 5/09/19
Sharer's comments : Iceberg lettuce 🥬

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock st.
619-295-3172

Www.specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 526 days ago, 12/18/18