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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

O Que É Butter Lettuce?

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

"The Silky Salad Staple"

Qual o Sabor de 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

Informação Nutricional

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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Butter Lettuce

O melhor substituto para Butter Lettuce é Green Leaf Lettuce, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar mild flavor and soft texture, good for salads.

Substitutos para Butter Lettuce com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Green Leaf Lettuce Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Butter Lettuce

Select heads with fresh, vibrant, unwilted leaves.

O Que Combina Bem Com Butter Lettuce?

  • Salads
  • Wraps
  • Sandwiches
  • Dressings

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Butter Lettuce?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Butter Lettuce?

O melhor substituto é Green Leaf Lettuce (1:1). Similar mild flavor and soft texture, good for salads.

Como escolher e armazenar Butter Lettuce?

Select heads with fresh, vibrant, unwilted leaves.

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