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Iceberg Lettuce
Inventory, 24 ct : 38.87
This item was last sold on : 03/31/23
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
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