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LOOK FOR > Loosely bunched curly leaves with crisp texture. Red leaf has green leaves with red-tinged edges.
CARE & HANDLING > Ideal Storage Temperature: 34° -36°F. 90-95% relative humidity. Refrigerate leaf lettuce immediately after receiving. Store in area with good circulation and away from ethylene-producing fruits to minimize browning. Sprinkle lightly during storage to help maintain freshness.
NUTRITIONAL INFO > Serving size 85 g 1.5 cups shredded, Calories 15, Protein 1 g, Carbohydrate 3 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Fat 0 g, Sodium 40 mg
DO YOU KNOW...
• Thomas Jefferson had 19 varieties of lettuce growing in his garden at Monticello.
• While accumulating a worldwide gene pool of lettuces, the USDA found red, yellow varieties, and blue-green varieties of lettuce.
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