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Lettuce, Premium
Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Lettuce is harvested only after inspection for maturity, flavor, texture, color, and weight to offer the highest possible yield; shipped in recyclable, wax-free cartons.
Product Details
Shelf Life:
Julian pack date.
Storage Temperature:
34°-36°F (1°-2°C)
Ethylene Producing:
No
Ethylene Sensitive:
Yes
Kosher:
No
Grades:
U.S. No. 1
Available Offerings from Markon for Lettuce, Premium
Description | Net Weight | Pack | GTIN | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lettuce, Premium | pounds or kilograms | 24 COUNT | 0 06 11628 91970 6 | 6 11628 91970 6 |
Lettuce, Premium | pounds or kilograms | 6 COUNT | 0 06 11628 91985 0 | 6 11628 91985 0 |
Storage Tips:
Refrigerate immediately upon arrival; store at high humidity with adequate circulation.
Handling Tips:
To minimize browning, store lettuce away from ethylene-producing items (apples, avocados, cantaloupe, pears, and tomatoes). Rinse whole fruits and vegetables in clean running water prior to using.
General Usage Ideas
- Use MFC Premium Iceberg to top tacos, tostadas, burgers, and sandwiches
- Top chopped MFC Premium Iceberg with apple-smoked bacon, pickled MFC Red Onions, and spicy pecans; drizzle with Gorgonzola dressing
- Mix together bulgur wheat, chopped MFC Tomatoes, RSS Washed & Trimmed Green Onions, RSS Lemon Juice, roasted RSS Peeled Garlic, RSS Washed & Trimmed Parsley, mint, and MFC Iceberg; serve tabbouleh with warm pita triangles
Fall / Winter Usage Ideas:
- Stir-fry diced chicken thighs, RSS Washed & Trimmed Green Onions, RSS Broccoli Florets, MFC Mushrooms, halved cashews, and Hoisin sauce; toss with chopped MFC Premium Iceberg
- Serve thinly sliced gyro lamb meat, chopped MFC Tomatoes, sticks of MFC Cucumbers, and dill tzatziki sauce over chopped MFC Premium Iceberg
- Toss chopped MFC Premium Iceberg with shredded Brussels sprouts, chopped hazel nuts, and crumbled bacon; drizzle with hot bacon-sherry vinaigrette
Spring / Summer Usage Ideas:
- Toss chopped MFC Premium Iceberg with sliced mango, macadamia nuts, and vinaigrette made with MFC Strawberries
- Slather whole wheat bread with RSS Avocado Pure Pulp; top with sliced heirloom tomatoes, crisp bacon strips, and MFC Premium Iceberg
- Purée grilled jalapeno chile peppers, RSS Lime Juice, and RSS Washed & Trimmed Cilantro; toss chopped MFC Premium Iceberg with fried tortilla strips; serve on top of grilled mahi mahi; drizzle chile pepper mixture over all
Did You Know?
Lettuce is low in calories and provides vitamin C, calcium, and iron. Availability: lettuce is sourced from the following areas: Jan-Feb = Yuma, AZ; Mar-Apr = Huron, CA; Apr-Sept = Salinas, CA; Sept-Oct = Huron, CA; Dec = Yuma, AZ.