Lettuce Gem (Spain) /500g

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Iceberg Lettuce is perfect for making sandwiches, burgers, salads, tacos, hotdogs, and more. Sourced directly from the farms in Spain, iceberg lettuce has a mild flavour and crunchy texture. It is low in calories and high in folate, dietary fibre, minerals and other essential nutrients. This lettuce is also loaded with vitamin C and antioxidant that helps strengthen the immunity. In addition, iceberg lettuce has a higher water content in comparison to various other types of lettuce. Its crisp, crunchy texture and moderately sweet flavour make it a favourite in many households and restaurants, as well as among kids who dislike other bitter greens. It adds a crunchy texture and fresh taste to your preparations.BENEFITSIceberg lettuce contains Vitamin K, which has been proven to aid with blood clotting.It is high in Vitamin A, a nutrient that has been linked to improved eye health and can help prevent age-related vision loss and improve eyesight in low-light conditions.Folate or folic acid is another compound found in iceberg lettuce that is important for foetal development.It helps in regulating blood pressure and cholesterol in the body and aids to maintain cardiovascular health.Certain proteins in lettuce, like lipoxygenase, aid in inflammation regulation. They are also known as pain-safe foods, and they don’t contribute to arthritis or other painful conditions.STORAGE AND USESThe easiest way to store lettuce is to keep it unwashed in an airtight container or plastic bag in the crisper area of the refrigerator.Keep lettuce away from ethylene-producing fruits like apples, bananas, and pears. They can hasten lettuce degradation by creating dark patches on the leaves, resulting in spoiling.This vegetable may be braised, steamed, sautéed, or grilled to produce something delicious and healthful. You may grill half iceberg lettuce with extra virgin olive oil until softened and browned.Lettuce pairs well with other veggies in burgers, sandwiches, and wraps.In a smoothie, you may use a full head of lettuce. It is best to combine the fruits first, then add the lettuce leaves to the smoothie.INTERESTING FACTLettuce is a vegetable that is immune to most types of preservation.