GREEN LEAF

~20 lbs Green Leaf aka "Green Leaf Lettuce", "Lǜ-Ye-Sheng-Cai", "Tang-Sheng-Cai", "绿叶生菜", "唐生菜", "綠葉生菜" The green leaf has an elongated shape that is narrow and small at the base fanning out to a wide, curly, loose top. The green leaf is smaller and less elongated than the romaine lettuce. It is crisp sweet and semi-bitter. Mature leaves may taste more bitter than less mature leaves. The green leaf is best suited for sandwiches and salads. The green leaf is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection Green leaf with bright to medium green leaves with no signs of bruises or browning. Leaves are wavy, crisp, and not wilted. Stems are clean without brown spots or cracked ribs. Storage The green leaf 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 humidity is important to avoid wilting. High temperatures promote rapid deterioration. Green leaf lettuce is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. The green leaf should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid russet spotting and leaf yellowing. Green leaf lettuce produces a low level of ethylene. The green leaf is not sensitive to chilling injury but is easily damaged by freezing. The freezing point for green leaf is 31.6°F (-0.2°C) must be avoided. Freezing injury symptoms include dried and translucent leaves. Nutrition Fact Serving Size 1 and 1/2 cups shredded leaf lettuce (85g) Amount Per Serving                                                % Daily Value* Calories   15 Calories from Fat   0 Total Fat   0g   ............................................................................................   0% Saturated Fat   0g   ..........................................................................   0% Trans Fat   0g   ..................................................................................   0% Cholesterol   0mg   ..................................................................................   0% Sodium   35mg   .......................................................................................   1% Total Carbohydrate   2g   ......................................................................   1% Dietary Fiber   1g   ..........................................................................   4% Sugar   1g Protein   1g Vitamin A   .............................................................................................   130% Vitamin C   ..................................................................................................   6% Calcium   .....................................................................................................   2% Iron   .............................................................................................................   4% Potassium   .................................................................................................   5%   *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