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Iceberg Lettuce

Inventory, 24 ct : 18.33
This item was last sold on : 02/23/21

• 121 Featured Restaurants

• 21 Recipe Ideas

• 5 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.

K&L Neighborhood Eateries	San Diego CA	619-632-2824
Sourdough & Co.	Carlsbad CA	858-232-2912
WaterBar	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Cantina Mayahuel	San Diego CA	619-283-6292
Fish 101	Encinitas CA	760-943-6221
Rabbit Hole	San Diego CA	619-255-4653
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich	San Diego CA	619-852-1493
Tahona (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Bobs Specialty Meats	Escondido CA	760-839-6850
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
San Diego Freedom Ranch	Campo CA	619-478-5696
Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar)	San Diego CA	858-736-5733
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Portside Pier (Ketch)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-230-2337
The Crack Shack LA	Los Angeles CA	360-556-3032

the other 101...

Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-886-7561
Wayfarer Bread	La Jolla CA	805-709-0964
The Local-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	858-263-7475
The Crack Shack Pasadena	Pasadena CA	360-556-3032
The Trails	San Diego CA	619-581-5331
Solterra Winery + Kitchen	Encinitas CA	858-245-6146
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Tin Roof	San Diego CA	619-230-8606
Common Theory	San Diego CA	858-384-7974
Rubicon Deli India Street	San Diego CA	619-200-4201
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Crackheads	Carlsbad CA	760-450-6939
Redwing Bar & Grill	San Diego CA	619-281-8700
Hash House A Go Go	San Diego CA	951-764-0605
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
Baja Betty's	San Diego CA	619-269-8510
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
J & Tonys	San Diego CA	855-634-7664
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Rubicon Deli-UTC	San Diego CA	619-200-4201
The Coal Bunker	Fallbrook CA	619-218-4102
Fidel's Little Mexico Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-755-5292
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Booze Brothers Brewing Co.	Vista CA	760-639-8338
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Sourdough & Co. San Marcos	San Marcos CA	858-218-4844
Narumi Sushi	La Mesa CA	619-504-3071
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	808-868-8639
Pacific Beach Ale House	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
Village Pizzeria Bay Side	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
The Wise Ox	San Diego CA	619-851-0672
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-451-9100
Turf Supper Club	San Diego CA	619-234-6363
St. Paul's Plaza	Chula Vista CA	619-788-8570
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Sandbar Sports Grill	Mission Beach CA	619-276-6700 x304
Seven Mile Casino	Chula Vista CA	619-976-7049
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
Narumi Sushi (Lemon Grove)	Lemon Grove CA	619-461-1151
Backyard Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Scrimshaw Coffee	San Diego CA	951-663-2207
Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980	Vista CA	760-420-7764
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
The Original 40 Brewing	San Diego CA	619-206-4725
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
Eddie V's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-5500
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Green Acres Campus 2020	San Diego CA	858-450-9907
Cody's at the Cove	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Village Pizzaria	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	858-531-8677
Galaxy Taco	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-795-9463
Lafayette Hotel	San Diego CA	619-296-2101
Viejas Casino Banquets	Alpine Ca	619-295-3172
Pure Burger	Carlsbad CA	760-519-5377
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Fleming's Steakhouse La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-535-0078
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Bantams Roost Public House	Carlsbad CA	858-245-7166
Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro	San Diego CA	619-549-9002
Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-212-8751
Harry's Coffee Shop	San Diego CA	858-454-7381
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	619-990-0158
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	951-808-7790
Eats by Sam	San Diego CA	619-269-0335
The Bellows	San Marcos CA	619-395-6325
Landons East Meets West	San Marcos CA	760-304-4560
Lil Piggy's	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House	San Diego CA	858-453-2583
Duke's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-1999
Agave Coffee and Cafe	Chula Vista CA	619-427-2250
Jo's Mission Hills Diner	San Diego CA	619-417-3801
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
Crust Pizzeria-Carmel	San Diego CA	858-212-8751
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA
Hotel Del Coronado Sundeck	Coronado CA	619-435-6611

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Iceberg Lettuce. One

is easiest, three is harder.

E is for Eat		Iceberg Lettuce Mini Wedge Salads with Blue Cheese Dressing
Cooking And Beer		Iceberg Wedge Salads with Soft-Boiled Eggs and Grilled Bacon
Simply Stacie		Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Living Chirpy		Blackened Mahi Lettuce Tacos with Cajun Remoulade
Grits and Pinecones		Spicy Buffalo Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich
Your Homebased Mom		In-n-Out Burger Copycat
Lexi's Clean Kitchen		Low Carb Lettuce Wrap Sandwich
I Heart Naptime		Chicken Club Lettuce Wraps
Kalyn's Kitchen		Low-Carb Turkey Picadillo Lettuce Wraps
Taste and Tell		Iceberg Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

the other 11...

Honey & Birch		Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps
The Perfect Pantry		Stir-Fried Garlic Lettuce
Sailu's Kitchen		Mango Lettuce Salad
Cooking Classy		Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Diary of a Recipe Collector		Chicken Fajita Wedge Salad
White on Rice Couple		Bacon Lettuce Tomato (BLT) Spring Roll
Skinny Fitalicious		Bacon Guacamole Chicken Salad
Home Made Interest		Low Carb Big Mac Bites
Gimme Delicious Food		5 Minute Buffalo Chicken Wraps
My Cooking Hut		Melon, Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Lettuce 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 413 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 511 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 548 days ago, 8/27/19
Sharer's comments : Iceberg from Netherlands 🇳🇱

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L27
002104810330

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 595 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 658 days ago, 5/09/19
Sharer's comments : Iceberg lettuce 🥬