Our produce
Lettuce
We produce lettuce 12 months a year supplying both wholesale and retail markets, including many nationwide supermarkets.
Varieties Grown
Iceberg, cosberg, buttercrunch, red oak, cos, gem etc.
Availability
All year.
Nutritional Highlights
- Very low calorie
- 95% water providing hydration
- Excellent source of Vitamin A and beta-carotene
- Excellent source of Vitamin K
Selection and Storage
Lettuce is a delicate vegetable and great care should be taken when selecting and storing.
Leaves must be fresh and crisp, with no signs of wilting, slime, dark spots or edges.
Store in the vegetable chiller compartment of your fridge in a plastic bag or crisper; making sure not to squash your lettuce.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1/2 cup torn (18g)
Calories: 5
| Average Quantity per serving | % Daily intake per serving | Average Quantity per 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ/Cal) | 16/4 | 0.2% | 89/22 |
| Protein (g) | 0.3 | 0.7% | 1.9 |
| Fat, total (g) | 0.05 | 0% | 0.3 |
| - saturated (g) | trace | 0% | 0.1 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 0.3 | 0.1% | 1 |
Percentage Daily Intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ. Your daily Intakes may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs. *Recommended Dietary Intake (Average Adult) Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 10th Edition, Plant & Food Research - 2014
