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Butter Lettuce

Lactuca sativa var. capitata Allergen-Free
Butter Lettuce

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Asteraceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Butter Lettuce Plant

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Butter Lettuce ?

A type of loose-leaf lettuce with soft, delicate, and buttery-textured leaves, forming a loose head.

"The Silky Salad Staple"

Quel goût a le/la/l'Butter Lettuce ?

Mild, slightly sweet, fresh, delicate.

Taste
Mild, Sweet, Slightly Buttery
Texture
Soft, Tender, Delicate, Crunchy Stem
Aroma
Fresh, Grassy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Common Varieties

Bibb and Boston lettuce

Optimal Storage

Refrigerate in a loose plastic bag for 3-5 days

Water Content

Approx. 95% water

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 50g (1 head)
Calories15 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0.0 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.4 g
Total Carbohydrate2.9 g
Dietary Fiber1.3 g
Total Sugars0.8 g
Calcium36 mg
Iron0.9 mg
Potassium238 mg

Le secret du chef

To keep butter lettuce crisp, store it loosely wrapped in a damp paper towel in the crisper drawer.

Substituts & Proportions pour Butter Lettuce

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Butter Lettuce est Green Leaf Lettuce, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar mild flavor and soft texture, good for salads.

Substituts pour Butter Lettuce avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Green Leaf Lettuce Meilleur 1:1 Similar mild flavor and soft texture, good for salads.
Red Leaf Lettuce 1:1 Similar texture and mild taste, adds color to salads.
Bibb or Boston Lettuce 1:1 These are varieties of butter lettuce; ideal if available.
Romaine Lettuce (inner leaves) 1:1 Crunchier texture but mild flavor, can work for wraps.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Butter Lettuce

Select heads with fresh, vibrant, unwilted leaves.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Butter Lettuce ?

  • Salads
  • Wraps
  • Sandwiches
  • Dressings

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Butter Lettuce ?

Mild, slightly sweet, fresh, delicate. Fresh|Grassy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Butter Lettuce ?

Le meilleur substitut est Green Leaf Lettuce (1:1). Similar mild flavor and soft texture, good for salads.

Comment choisir et conserver le Butter Lettuce ?

Select heads with fresh, vibrant, unwilted leaves.

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