~5 pieces (Approximate count) Lettuce Cello aka "Iceberg Lettuce", "Crisphead Lettuce", "Yuan-Sheng-Cai", "Jie-Qiu-Wo-Ju", "圆生菜", "结球莴苣", "圓生菜", "結球萵苣" Lettuce cello is head lettuce, meaning it grows in a ball rather than in leafy form. It is known for its comparatively small, densely packed heads. The outer leaves are bright green in color, while the inner leaves and hearts are light green to yellow and sometimes even white. Lettuce is crunchy and juicy with a mild, sweet flavor. Suitable for salads and sandwiches. Lettuce is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection Cello lettuce is bright light green, clean, and free of browning. The leaves are moist and not wilted. The head is compact and firm. Storage Cello lettuce should be stored as close to 32°F (0°C) as possible with a relative humidity of ninety-eight to a hundred percent and light mist. The typical shelf life is up to four weeks. High temperatures promote rapid deterioration. Cello lettuce is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Cello lettuce should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid russet spotting and leaf yellowing. Cello lettuce produces a low level of ethylene. Cello lettuce is not sensitive to chilling injury but is easily damaged by freezing. The freezing point for cello lettuce is 31.6°F (-0,2°C) must be avoided. Freezing injury symptoms include dried and translucent outer leaves. Nutrition Fact Serving Size 1/6 medium head (89g) Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Calories 10 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0g ............................................................................................ 0% Saturated Fat 0g .......................................................................... 0% Trans Fat 0g .................................................................................. 0% Cholesterol 0mg .................................................................................. 0% Sodium 10mg ....................................................................................... 0% Total Carbohydrate 2g ...................................................................... 1% Dietary Fiber 1g .......................................................................... 4% Sugar 2g Protein 1g Vitamin A .................................................................................................. 6% Vitamin C .................................................................................................. 6% Calcium ..................................................................................................... 2% Iron ............................................................................................................. 2% Potassium ................................................................................................. 4% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. *Based on information published by FDA
