Category: Vegetables

Lettuce is one of the lowest-carb vegetables around. One cup (47 grams) of lettuce contains 2 grams of carbs, 1 of which is fiber (34). Depending on the type, it may also be a good source of certain vitamins. For instance, romaine and other dark-green varieties are rich in vitamins A, C and K. Is […]

Lettuce and Related Crops (Family Compositae) (Artichoke, Celtuce, Chicory, Endive, Escarole, Lettuce, Radicchio) Lettuce is an immensely popular vegetable. Among vegetables grown in the United States, it surpasses all other vegetables except for potato in area of land devoted to production and in crop value. Is lettuce a crop? Lettuce is an easy-to-grow annual vegetable. […]

Lettuce has been grown in the United States since colonial times. In the early 1900s, the ice shipping industry developed in the western states, expanding the range and popularity of lettuce. In terms of annual eatings per capita, lettuce salads rank second only to potatoes. Why is lettuce popular? Lettuce is very well-known leafy vegetables […]

Lettuce originated in the Mediterranean area and was first grown as a weed. The first documentation of cultivation begins in Ancient Egypt over 6,000 years ago, but it may have been cultivated in the Middle East prior to this. Ancient Egyptian artwork, especially tomb paintings, depicts different varieties of lettuce. When did lettuce evolve? Lettuce […]

Loose-leaf lettuce typically keeps between 7 to 10 days, while head lettuce (e.g., iceberg) keeps for between a week and three weeks. In other words, crisphead lettuce keeps for much longer than its loose-leaf counterpart. That said, there are a couple of storage practices that help keep your lettuce fresh for longer. How long is […]

Water makes up over 95% of raw lettuce. In addition to helping you stay hydrated, lettuce helps with bone strength, vision, and sleep. This juicy fruit gets its name from containing 92% of water serving as a great snack for staying hydrated. Is lettuce 98% water? Nutr Rev. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2011 Aug […]

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Lettice is: Joy. Popular medieval British form of the name Letitia. What does the name Lettuce mean? “joy, gladness“ Is lettuce a common name? It is most often grown as a leaf vegetable, but sometimes for its stem and seeds. Lettuce is most often used for […]

It is most often grown as a leaf vegetable, but sometimes for its stem and seeds. Lettuce is most often used for salads, although it is also seen in other kinds of food, such as soups, sandwiches and wraps; it can also be grilled. Lettuce Species: L. sativa Binomial name Lactuca sativa L. Synonyms Why […]

Lettuce that is past its expiration date, wilted, slimy or bad-smelling should be tossed, as eating expired foods can make you unwell. There’s no clear link between old lettuce and food poisoning, but don’t eat lettuce that is slimy, smelly or past its expiration date — eating expired food can make you sick. How long […]

Butterhead—Also known as Boston or Bibb lettuce, and traditionally in the UK as “round lettuce“, this type is a head lettuce with a loose arrangement of leaves, known for its sweet flavor and tender texture. What is butter lettuce in the UK? A butterhead lettuce can be recognised by its soft leaves which are arranged […]

poly bags Cored-and-trimmed foodservice packs 6 heads per bag, 4 bags per carton Cleaned-and-trimmed foodservice packs 6 heads per bag, 4 bags per carton Cleaned-and-trimmed and cleaned-and-cored foodservice packs 24 or 32 heads per case Leaf lettuces, such as butterhead 6-, 12- and 24-count cartons, naked or polyliner How many heads are in a case […]

lettuce /ˈlɛtəs/ noun. plural lettuces. lettuce. How do you say multiple lettuce? The noun lettuce can be countable or uncountable. In more general, commonly used, contexts, the plural form will also be lettuce. However, in more specific contexts, the plural form can also be lettuces e.g. in reference to various types of lettuces or a […]

crisphead lettuce. Iceberg lettuce, also called crisphead lettuce is pale green and ball-shaped in appearance, while romaine is a darker green with elongated leaves. Iceberg is widely used in restaurants and grocery stores because of its long shelf life and low cost compared with romaine lettuce. What is another name for iceberg lettuce? head lettuce […]

In North America, romaine is sold as whole heads or as “hearts” that have had the outer leaves removed and are often packaged together. Romaine lettuce. What is a head of romaine called? Head lettuce, also known as iceberg lettuce, is a dense rosette of leaves that forms a tight ball about the size of […]

What does ? Green Salad emoji mean? I’ll just have a salad ?. Besides representing actual salads and eating, the green salad emoji is used to describe healthy lifestyles, including nutrition, dieting, and exercise. It can also be used for the sexual slang “tossing a salad,” or anilingus. What does lettuce mean slang? Paper moneyLettuce […]

Lettuce: a great head of hockey hair. What is lettuce slang for? Lettuce definition (slang) Paper money. Why is hockey hair called salad? Meyer had the classic “flow” defined in a second ESPN video as “long, straight, beautiful hockey hair,” while Loe has more of a “salad,” defined as “thick, often curly, always awesome.” “I […]

Definition of leaf lettuce : any of various cultivated lettuces that constitute a distinct variety (Lactuca sativa crispa) and are distinguished by leaves having curled, crisped, or incised margins and forming a loose rosette which does not develop into a compact head — compare head lettuce. What does lettuce leaf mean in slang? Lettuce definition […]

Head lettuce, also known as iceberg lettuce, is a dense rosette of leaves that forms a tight ball about the size of a human head. What do you call a whole lettuce? Leaf—Also known as looseleaf, cutting or bunching lettuce, this type has loosely bunched leaves and is the most widely planted. It is used […]

Because lettuce has got natural ingredients in it that helps make hair healthier. So if some people call people with hair “lettuce” it may be because it is assumed that the person with the healthy looking head of hair is eating a lot of lettuce. What does lettuce mean in slang? Paper moneyLettuce definition (slang) […]