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Lettuces 10 17 49 18 54
(Lactuca Sativa)
KEY FIGURES Lettuce is an annual plant from Asteraceae family. It is grown as a leaf vegetable.
Lettuces seem origin from Ancient Egypt, from a plant grown for its seeds and leaves. These old varieties resembled to
º 12 types produced. modern Romaine lettuce.
º Over 50 tons marketed monthly.
They spread to the Greek and Roman worlds. During 15th century, they were attested in large parts of Europe. They
were introduced to the Americas by Christopher Columbus in late 15th century.
In 19th century between 65 and 140 distinct varieties are documented.
Nutrition Facts Starkiss is producing on agreement with farmers established in near areas, in order to ensure optimal freshness.
Letuces after a prewashing are hydrocooled and packed carefully with icepacks inside atmosphere controlled special
Le�uces (100g) bags.
Our range includes twelve types of lettuces: Benefits for eating lettuce
Calorie (Kcal) 15 -Iceberg -Green Butterhead -Lollo Rossa Lettuce is a source of betacarotene (vitamin A) and folates.
Fats 0,2 g -Green Batavia -Red Butterhead -Lollo Bionda -May help eye's health (vitamin A)
Carbonhydrates 2,9 g -Red Batavia -Green Oakleaf -Green Romaine
Proteins 1,4 g -Bionda A Foglia -Red Oakleaf -Red Cos -May help bone's health (vitamin A)
Potassium 194 mg -May help skin's health (vitamin A)
Calcium 36 mg Liscia -May support healthy cells (folates)
-May protect brain for damage caused by stress & aging
Some suggestions
(vitamin B).
Raw Cooked -May have anti-inflammatory properties (anthocyanin).
-In Salads -In soups (China). -May reduce risk of certain cancers (vitamin C).
-In Sandwiches -In stir fried dishes (with meat). -May reduce heart disease (magnesium,potassium)
-In Wraps -Grilled (China)
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