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Romaine Lettuce
Inventory, 24 ct : 49.25
This item was last sold on : 10/01/22
Description/Taste
Romaine lettuce is medium to large in size with an elongated shape and stiff, upright leaves. The thick heads are loosely connected to a central blanched base and the leaves, averaging 10-15 centimeters in length, are broad with many folds and creases. The outer leaves are dark green with a prominent white central rib, and as the leaves grow smaller in the center, they become paler in color almost fading to white. Romaine lettuce is crisp, succulent, and crunchy with a mild, slightly bitter taste.
Seasons/Availability
Romaine lettuce is available year-round, with a peak season in the winter.
Current Facts
Romaine lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is believed to be one of the oldest varieties of lettuce in the world and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Also known as Cos lettuce in England, Lattuga Romana in Italian, and Laitue Romaine in French, Romaine lettuce is one of the few varieties that grow upright, is tolerant of heat, and is commonly sold in whole heads or as hearts, which means the outer leaves are removed leaving only the tender, pale inner leaves. Romaine lettuce has been used by civilizations for thousands of years and is still popular worldwide, favored for its mild taste, firm stalks, and crunchy texture.
Nutritional Value
Romaine lettuce an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, thiamin, folate, iron, potassium, and manganese. It is also a good source of riboflavin, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and copper.
Applications
Romaine lettuce is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as braising, grilling, and lightly boiling. The leaves can be used fresh and torn for salads, or they can be used as a dipping vessel for sauces, dips, and fillings. They can also be layered on sandwiches, burgers, and in wraps for added crunch. In addition to fresh preparations, Romaine lettuce can withstand high heat which makes it suitable for grilling, braising with cooked vegetables and meat, adding to soups, and chopping and mixing into stir-fries. Romaine lettuce pairs well with bulgur wheat, parsley, garlic, chives, tomatoes, roasted red pepper, citrus, avocado, apples, pears, black olives, capers, grilled steak, poultry, bacon, tuna, smoked fish, feta cheese, blue cheese, parmesan cheese, and hummus. The leaves will keep up to one week when wrapped in paper towels to absorb excess moisture and stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Romaine lettuce has been used in cultures all over the world in both culinary and medicinal applications. In Egypt, there are ancient paintings on tomb walls that depict lettuce with pointed, elongated leaves and many experts believe it is a variety of Romaine. The lettuce was also served to Persian kings and used as an edible spoon for dips and spreads like tabbouleh in Syria. In addition to culinary use, in Rome, the milky liquid produced from the outer leaves was believed to have restorative properties and was used by many ancient healers to reduce symptoms of diseases and illness. Today Romaine is still a widely used variety and is most well-known for its use in the Caesar salad.
Geography/History
Romaine lettuce is native to the Mediterranean and the Middle East, growing since ancient times, and its two most recognizable names are derived from the papal gardens in Rome and the Aegean Islands of Cos. Originally considered a weed in the Mediterranean, Romaine lettuce is documented as being one of the oldest known cultivated varieties, having been grown for at least 5,000 years. Today Romaine lettuce is widely found at supermarkets, farmers markets, and specialty grocers in Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa, North America, and South America.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Regents Pizzeria | La Jolla CA | 858-550-0406 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Tender Greens-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Nunu's Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-756-4009 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
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| Landons East Meets West | San Marcos CA | 760-304-4560 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
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| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
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| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
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| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
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| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
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| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
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| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
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| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
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| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
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| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
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| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Matsu | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
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| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 619-886-0059 |
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| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| The Islander | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Barefoot Coffee Cafe | Solana Beach CA | 310-428-4085 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| The Village | San Diego CA | 619-729-8515 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
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| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| SB Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3735 |
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