Organic Butter Lettuce

1,50 €

Minimum 1 unit.

Rated with 5.00 out of 5 based on 3 customer ratings

3 reviews

Organic Butter Lettuce, also called Bibb Lettuce, from local agriculture in Los Realejos, in the north of Tenerife.

Summary of Organic Butter Lettuce

Product Details

Butter lettuce has a tender texture and a particularly bright green color, and has the following properties:

Like other varieties of lettuce, butter lettuce is especially rich in vitamins (especially vitamin A, C, K and group B).
It is rich in minerals such as calcium, potassium, sodium and magnesium.
It has a high water content.

Season calendar

The seasonal calendar for butter lettuce in the Canary Islands is as follows:

High season: December to March
Low season: April to November

Butter lettuce is a variety of lettuce that is characterized by its soft, light green leaves. It is a cool weather lettuce, so it grows best during the winter months.

In the Canary Islands, butter lettuce can be found in the markets throughout the year, but it is most abundant during the months of December to March.

Selection tips

Here are some tips for choosing and preserving butter lettuce:

Look for fresh, light green leaves. The leaves should be crisp and free of yellow, brown, or black spots.
Avoid leaves that are wilted or soft.
Butter lettuce should have a fresh, pleasant smell.
If you can, choose butter lettuce with the roots intact. This will help you keep the lettuce fresh for longer.

Conservation

Here are some tips for preserving butter lettuce:

Rinse the lettuce with cold water and dry well.
Remove any outer leaves that are damaged or wilted.
Wrap the lettuce in aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
Store the lettuce in the refrigerator.

Butter lettuce can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days. If you notice that the lettuce is starting to dry out, you can spray it with a little water.
Here are some additional tips for preserving butter lettuce:

Don't store lettuce near fruits or vegetables that produce ethylene, such as apples, bananas, or pears. Ethylene can accelerate the aging process of lettuce.
Don't cut the lettuce until you are ready to use it. Cutting lettuce exposes it to air and causes it to dry faster.
If you are not going to use all the lettuce, you can freeze it. Cut the lettuce into small pieces and freeze in airtight bags or containers. Frozen lettuce can be used in soups, stews, casseroles, and other recipes.

3 valuations Organic Butter Lettuce

Rated with 5 out of 5

Cande - November 24th 2023

My favorite lettuce, especially the one they have at Sanus
Rated with 5 out of 5

naira - December 21th 2023

The best lettuce for making salads. Excellent quality
Rated with 5 out of 5

Yazmina - July 8, 2024

Delighted with the organic butter lettuce from this store! Fresh, crunchy and with an authentic flavor, like before. Furthermore, the treatment in the store is always friendly and close. A real find for those of us who value organic!