What types of lettuce are there?
We need to know what head lettuce is.It is defined in the dictionary as any of various cultivated lettuces that constitute a distinct variety (Lactuca capitata) and are distinguished by leaves arranged in a dense rosette which ultimately develops into a compact head suggesting that of cabbage.
Which types of lettuce are head lettuce?How many varieties of lettuce exist in the world is the first thing you have to understand.
This is the most well-known form of head lettuce.A crisphead is a pale green leafy vegetable that forms into a tight cabbage style head.
Iceberg lettuce has a mild flavor and crisp texture.It gets a bad reputation in the nutrition industry for not being as healthy as romaine.But that doesn't mean the benefits are not there.You can get more than 10% of your daily vitamins with just two cups of lettuce.
Butterhead lettuce is a head lettuce.This variety is made up of Boston lettuce and Bibb lettuce.They are more loose than the ocean.Boston lettuce is often described as looking a lot like a rose when it is flowering, compared to the smaller and more cup shaped Bibb lettuce.
Butterhead lettuce has the same green color as grass.This lettuce has a soft texture and is named after it.
Butterhead lettuces are more expensive and come with their roots submerged in water.Some varieties can be fresh for up to a month or more if their roots remain wet.
The head of Romaine is long and in the shape of a loaf.Some romaines have an open head while others have a more closed appearance.
Romaine is used in Caesar salads and our favorite Caesar Salad Summer Rolls over on Cook the Story.The taste of romaine lettuce is strong but not overpowering.The texture of this lettuce is very crisp and it is one of the healthiest lettuces in existence.
One serving of romaine lettuce will give you 7% of your daily fiber intake.It contains a lot of vitamins and minerals.You can get 34% of your daily recommended value of Vitamins C, K and A from one serving of Romaine.
There are three great choices in head lettuce.Sometimes mixing them together can create a salad with interesting flavors.
Kevin J. Kessler is a published author.With a lifelong passion for food, this sandwich loving Italian boy enjoys exploring unanswered questions about the foods we all know and love.Kevin was inspired by his love of Disney World and the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.A lover of stories, he enjoys trying new dishes from all over the world and learning everything there is to know about where food comes from, how it is prepared, and what variations on it exist.
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