Ingredient

Baby Red Leaf Lettuce

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Baby red leaf lettuce is primarily used as a fresh ingredient in salads and …

What it is

Baby red leaf lettuce is a young variety of red leaf lettuce, harvested before it reaches full maturity. It is a leafy green vegetable grown in fields or hydroponically. The leaves are typically smaller, more tender, and have a milder flavor than mature red leaf lettuce.

Why it's used

Baby red leaf lettuce is primarily used as a fresh ingredient in salads and salad mixes. Its tender texture and mild flavor make it a popular base for a variety of salad preparations, often combined with other greens, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and dressings.

Health notes

Baby red leaf lettuce is a whole food and is not subject to FDA additive regulations. It is a source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Regulatory bodies like the WHO/IARC have not classified lettuce as carcinogenic. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming typical amounts of lettuce.

Allergen info

Lettuce is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Baby Red Leaf Lettuce

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LITTLE SALAD BAR Spring Mix Of Baby Lettuces, Baby Leafy Greens And Radicchio Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 21kcal 2.1Protein 0Fat 2.8Carbs Fresh Express Incorporated Cranberry Walnut Spring Mix Blend, Radicchio, Feta Cheese Crumbles, Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Flatbread Chips, With Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing, Cranberry Walnut Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 148kcal 5.5Protein 7.0Fat 16.4Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Spring Mix Blend Of Baby Lettuces & Greens, Spring Mix Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 21kcal 2.1Protein 0Fat 2.8Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Praline Pomegranate Baby Arugula, Baby Spinach, Spring Mix, Blue Cheese, Praline Pecans, Almonds And Pomegranate Arils Salad Kit, Praline Pomegranate Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 180kcal 4Protein 15Fat 10Carbs

Safeway, Inc. 50/50 Mix Spinach, Spring Mix, 50/50 Mix Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 24kcal 2.4Protein 0Fat 3.5Carbs

Safeway, Inc. Spring Mix Baby Lettuces, Greens, Radicchio, Spring Mix Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 24kcal 2.4Protein 0Fat 3.5Carbs

Safeway, Inc. 50/50 Mix Baby Spinach, Spring Mix, 50/50 Mix Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 21kcal 2.1Protein 0Fat 3.5Carbs Safeway, Inc. Spring Mix Baby Lettuces, Baby Greens, Spring Mix Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 21kcal 2.1Protein 0Fat 2.8Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Spring Mix And Baby Spinach Salad, Spring Mix And Baby Spinach Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 21kcal 2.1Protein 0Fat 3.5Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Spring Mix Of Baby Lettuce And Greens Salad, Spring Mix Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 21kcal 2.1Protein 0Fat 2.8Carbs

Glencourt Inc. Half & Half Blend Baby Spinach & Spring Mix, Half & Half Blend Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 24kcal 2.4Protein 0Fat 3.5Carbs

Glencourt Inc. Fresh Herb Salad, Fresh Herb Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 24kcal 2.4Protein 0Fat 3.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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