Lettuce

Lettuce Encyclopedia illustration

Type

Daisy family Plants

Wide, soft leaves unfold one after another from the center of the plant. There are several cultivars with different leaf shapes and colors.

Where it grows

Soft waves spreading in layers

It is grown in fields and facilities in a relatively cool environment. Leaf lettuce is harvested sequentially starting from the outer leaves.

Taste

Flavor
Refreshing green taste and mild bitterness
Texture
Soft and crunchy
Dishes
Leaf wraps, Salad, Fresh kimchi

Country and language

Ingredient rarity varies by country.

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Initial editorial grades for local ingredient access. Availability varies by region, season and seller.