Ingredient

Baby Tango Lettuce

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Baby Tango lettuce is primarily used as a fresh ingredient in salads and salad …

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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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 50/50 Mix Spinach, Spring Mix, 50/50 Mix Safeway, Inc. 50/50 Mix Spinach, Spring Mix, 50/50 Mix Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 24kcal 2.4Protein 0Fat 3.5Carbs Spring Mix Baby Lettuces, Greens, Radicchio, Spring Mix Safeway, Inc. Spring Mix Baby Lettuces, Greens, Radicchio, Spring Mix Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 24kcal 2.4Protein 0Fat 3.5Carbs 50/50 Mix Baby Spinach, Spring Mix, 50/50 Mix 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 Baby Lettuce Glencourt Inc. Baby Lettuce Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 25kcal 2.8Protein 0Fat 2.8Carbs Half & Half Blend Baby Spinach & Spring Mix, Half & Half Blend Glencourt Inc. Half & Half Blend Baby Spinach & Spring Mix, Half & Half Blend Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 24kcal 2.4Protein 0Fat 3.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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