Baby Tango Lettuce
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What it is
Baby Tango lettuce is a variety of red-leaf lettuce known for its slightly frilly, deep red leaves. It is a leafy green vegetable grown for its tender leaves, often harvested when young and small. It is cultivated and sold fresh, typically as a salad green.
Why it's used
Baby Tango lettuce is primarily used as a fresh ingredient in salads and salad mixes. Its attractive color and tender texture make it a popular choice for pre-packaged salad blends, often combined with other lettuces and vegetables. It can also be used as a garnish or a fresh component in sandwiches and wraps.
Health notes
Baby Tango lettuce is a food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe by the FDA when used as a food. It is a source of vitamins and minerals. Regulatory bodies like the WHO/FAO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) evaluate food ingredients, but specific evaluations for Baby Tango lettuce as a distinct ingredient are not typically highlighted as it is a whole food. No significant health concerns are associated with its consumption at typical dietary levels.
Allergen info
Baby Tango lettuce is not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Baby Tango Lettuce
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Safeway, Inc.
50/50 Mix Spinach, Spring Mix, 50/50 Mix
24kcal
2.4Protein
0Fat
3.5Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Spring Mix Baby Lettuces, Greens, Radicchio, Spring Mix
24kcal
2.4Protein
0Fat
3.5Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
50/50 Mix Baby Spinach, Spring Mix, 50/50 Mix
21kcal
2.1Protein
0Fat
3.5Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Spring Mix Baby Lettuces, Baby Greens, Spring Mix
21kcal
2.1Protein
0Fat
2.8Carbs
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Spring Mix And Baby Spinach Salad, Spring Mix And Baby Spinach
21kcal
2.1Protein
0Fat
3.5Carbs
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Spring Mix Of Baby Lettuce And Greens Salad, Spring Mix
21kcal
2.1Protein
0Fat
2.8Carbs
Glencourt Inc.
Baby Lettuce
25kcal
2.8Protein
0Fat
2.8Carbs
Glencourt Inc.
Half & Half Blend Baby Spinach & Spring Mix, Half & Half Blend
24kcal
2.4Protein
0Fat
3.5Carbs