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General Produce
Lettuce, Romaine
Common Packs:
6-, 12-, and 24-count cartons.
Receiving Inspecting:
Romaine should be fresh, crisp, and well-colored. Avoid romaine that appears wilted or has damaged leaves.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-36° F/0-2° C
- 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
14 to 21 days.
Troubleshooting:
Romaine lettuce is sensitive to ethylene gas; exposure to the gas may cause russet (brown) spotting of the leaves. Store away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Dehydration and wilting can result from storing leaf lettuce in an area with strong drafts or low humidity.
Rapid deterioration may be caused by rough handling.
Dried, translucent leaves can indicate freeze damage.
Usage Ideas:
- Serve traditional Caesar salad tableside: mix together the dressing ingredients, then toss with chopped romaine and house-made croutons.
- Grill Romaine hearts; serve with green goddess dressing aside steak.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup romaine (47g) grams
Calories 10
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 0.46mg2%
Potassium 115mg2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
