🚚 The fastest delivery time : 2-day delivery.
🐝 Supplier / Origin : AquaGreen / Guangdong and Yunnan Plants (Jilong Town, Huidong County, Guangdong Province, China)
🌱 Producer introduction : From Seed To Table - AquaGreen uses Australian hydroponics technology and uses high mountain spring water for irrigation. Every vegetable from planting, harvesting, processing to marketing, each step is closely monitored by a professional team in Hong Kong. Since plowing is different from traditional planting methods, it can be avoided without soil Plants ingest heavy metals in the soil, and after multiple UV disinfection, they can supply 5,000 to 6,000 kilograms of fresh salad vegetables every day.
Taste
Salanova lettuce comes in many different varieties, both green and red, and is found in various shapes and textures. Each variety has a round base with three times the amount of leaves than the standard head of lettuce, all growing in a compact, rosette shape. The “triple heads” as they are sometimes called, are made up of small, uniformly sized leaves growing from a uniquely structured core. The fully-grown heads of lettuce can be flat or frilly, crisp or tender, or smooth or wrinkled. Salanova® lettuce is harvested when fully mature and depending on the variety, it will have a sweet flavor and a softer, buttery texture or a crisp, frilly consistency with a crunch similar to iceberg.
Health and Benefits of Green Oak Leaf Lettuce
Lettuce is rich in β-carotene, lutein, vitamin B1, folic acid, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C, and its nutritional value is higher than that of ordinary lettuce. For example, the β-carotene in it is higher than that of ordinary lettuce More than 10 times more than lettuce, the antioxidant substance is 100 times that of ordinary lettuce, rich vitamin C can also keep the skin shiny and elastic! As a member of the lettuce family, it is rich in lettuce, and enjoys the reputation of anti-cancer vegetables in Japan, because it contains an aromatic hydrocarbon hydroxylated lipid, which can decompose the carcinogenic nitrosamines in food and prevent the formation of cancer cells. For liver cancer, gastric cancer, etc., it has a certain preventive effect, and can also alleviate the response of cancer patients to radiotherapy or chemotherapy. It also has the effects of anti-inflammatory, clearing the liver and gallbladder, and nourishing the stomach, and it can also promote metabolism. Can inhibit active oxygen, help prevent body aging and cancer,
How to Eat Green Oak Leaf Lettuce
After opening, wash first and eat immediately.
Storage method and number of days
Store in the refrigerator for 2-5 days.
Lettuce Recipe or Suggestions
The rich texture of the Lettuce delivered directly from our own farm is suitable for enjoying alone or with other salad dishes. Just add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, chopped garlic or green onion to make a high-quality healthy salad. Or serve with chopped cucumber or cherry tomatoes. Green oak lettuce is also suitable for hot pot, stir-fry or soup.
Seasons/Availability
It is available year-round.
Current Facts
Salanova lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Also known as Eazyleaf and Multileaf lettuce, Salanova® lettuce was developed to become a one-cut and ready variety, increasing production for farmers and reducing prep time for chefs. The lettuce has a unique core that can be removed with one cut, and the entire head is separated and ready for use. Salanova lettuce originated in Europe and can be grown hydroponically, in fields, or greenhouses. It is favored by chefs and home cooks for its full flavor and texture, small size, dense head, and long storage life. Salanova lettuce comes in red and green butterleaf, sweet crisp or frill, and oak leaf varieties.
Nutritional Value
Lettuce contains calcium to build strong bones and teeth, fiber to regulate the digestive tract, and lower levels of iron to develop the protein hemoglobin for oxygen transport through the bloodstream. Red-leafed varieties also offer antioxidant benefits in the form of anthocyanins, phytonutrients that give the lettuce its dark burgundy hue and protect the cells against free radical damage.
Applications
Salanova lettuce is suited for raw preparations, as its mild flavor and crisp texture are showcased when used fresh. The leaves are commonly used for salads, and many of the varieties can be combined to create custom mixes with dynamic flavors. Salanova® lettuce can also be layered in sandwiches, wraps, spring rolls, and burgers, served with potato salad, mixed into pasta, or used as a garnish or bed for cooked proteins. Also, the leaves can be used as a substitute for baby greens in any recipe. Salanova® lettuce pairs well with Dijon mustard, yogurt, radish, cucumber, mint, bean sprouts, tomatoes, spring onions, red onions, garlic, anchovies, fish, duck breast, prawns, poultry, and new potatoes. The leaves will keep up to five days when stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Salanova lettuce was created by Rijk Zwaan, a company known for its innovation in breeding techniques. The family-owned company is one of the ten largest vegetable breeding companies in the world, operating on a global scale. Salanova is a unique lettuce benefitting both commercial farms and home gardens as it is easy to grow, produces high yields, has a longer shelf life, has improved resistance to disease, and requires less labor to harvest and prepare for market.
