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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
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.
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Smarts Café | San Diego CA | 619-269-4790 |
| Fleming's Steakhouse La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-535-0078 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Sourdough & Co. San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 858-218-4844 |
| Fish 101 Cardiff | Cardiff CA | 760-230-1021 |
| Hundred Proof | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-273-7263 |
| Island Palms Blue Wave Hotel & Marina | San Diego CA | 619-222-0561 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Grande Ole BBQ Flinn Springs | El Cajon CA | 619-312-0714 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-350-3400 |
| Seasons of La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-8619 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Fidel's Little Mexico Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-5292 |
| Soda & Swine UCSD | San Diego CA | 619-610-9168 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Pure Burger Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| The Hive Bar & Grill | Wildomar CA | 951-678-0722 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Union Food Truck | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Hamiltons Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-610-9038 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Legoland Hotel 1 | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Bunz a Burger Joint | San Diego CA | 619-298-6515 |
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| BeerFish | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Small Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-7998 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Diversions & Edge Pool | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619-764-5475 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Ramada Hotel North and Conference Center | San Diego CA | 858-278-0800 |
| Not Not Tacos | San Diego CA | 619-696-7675 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Soda & Swine North Park | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| The LOT (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-987-9537 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Quality Coast Inc Café | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| The Florence | San Diego CA | 858-433-1545 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-356-9925 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Rubicon Deli 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-519-5656 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Alpha Theta | San Diego CA | 619-339-1924 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| The Good Seed Food Company | San Diego CA | 818-800-6935 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Urge Gastropub (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-555-5555 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad - 7 Mile | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9700 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Miho Faculty Club | La Jolla CA | 619-323-2866 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-255-8940 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Narumi Sushi | La Mesa CA | 619-461-1151 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Juan Tequila | San Diego CA | 520-395-7565 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego CA | 619-255-0216 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| Rustic Root Brunch | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Cass Street Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-414-2625 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Crackheads | Carlsbad CA | 760-207-9448 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Royale | San Diego CA | 512-230-9524 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-683-5101 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Four Points Sheraton-SeaWorld | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Atypical Waffle Company | San Diego CA | 619-458-9211 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-732-1415 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| The Patio Marketplace Intersect | Irvine CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Sushi Lounge on Market Sushi | San Diego CA | 888-811-6436 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Curbside Eatery & Drinkery | La Mesa CA | 619-995-2279 |
| True North Tavern Kitchen | San Diego CA | |
| Doubletree Hotel Circle | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Patio Marketplace Spectrum | Irvine CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6221 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
| Hilton Mission Bay | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| El Jardin Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-356-5444 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Arrowood Golf Course | Oceanside CA | 760-967-8400 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Brothers' Provisions | San Diego CA | 855-850-2767 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| El Tianguis | San Diego CA | 619-347-1089 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-510-9220 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Duck Foot Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-433-7916 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Sourdough & Co. | Carlsbad CA | 858-232-2912 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
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Central market of Athens Greece
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Z-26-28 About 21 days ago, 8/27/19 Sharer's comments : Iceberg from Netherlands 🇳🇱 
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L27 002104810330 About 68 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Iceberg lettuce 🥬 
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 131 days ago, 5/09/19 Sharer's comments : Iceberg lettuce 🥬 
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