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Iceberg Lettuce
A tight, pale head of lettuce, mostly water held in crisp leaves. It is a cultivar of Lactuca sativa bred for the dense heart.
Origin
Developed for shipping in the United States and now grown wherever lettuce is iced for travel.
Flavour
Very mild, watery, and crunchy.
How to use it
Shred or wedge it for salads that need crunch more than flavour.
Storage
Refrigerate the whole head. It keeps longer than loose leaves.
Recipes using it
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