Ingredient

Butter Lettuce

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

What it is

Butter lettuce, also known as Boston or Bibb lettuce, is a variety of loose-leaf lettuce. It has large, rounded leaves with a tender texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is grown for its edible leaves, which are consumed fresh.

Why it's used

Butter lettuce is primarily used as a fresh ingredient in salads and as a wrap for other foods, offering a mild flavor and tender texture. Manufacturers use it to add visual appeal and a fresh component to packaged salad mixes and ready-to-eat meals.

Health notes

Butter lettuce is a whole food and is not subject to FDA additive regulations. 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 butter lettuce as a whole food are not typically published in the same manner as for additives. Consuming butter lettuce as part of a balanced diet is generally considered healthy.

Allergen info

Butter lettuce is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Butter Lettuce

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Sweet Blend Of Butter And Red Leaf Lettuces, Sweet Butter LITTLE SALAD BAR Sweet Blend Of Butter And Red Leaf Lettuces, Sweet Butter Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 12kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 2.4Carbs Sweet Blend Of Butter And Red Leaf Lettuces, Sweet Butter LITTLE SALAD BAR Sweet Blend Of Butter And Red Leaf Lettuces, Sweet Butter Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 18kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 2.4Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Butter Lettuce And Leaf Lettuce Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 12kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 2.4Carbs Solata Foods, LLC Baby Spinach Spring Mix Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 12kcal 2.4Protein 0Fat 5.9Carbs Solata Foods, LLC Organic Spring Mix Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 12kcal 2.4Protein 1.2Fat 3.5Carbs Spring Mix & Spinach 50/50 Mix Salad Fresh Express Incorporated Spring Mix & Spinach 50/50 Mix Salad Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 24kcal 2.4Protein 0Fat 3.5Carbs Star Markets Co. Organic Fresh Herbs & Greens Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 21kcal 2.1Protein 0Fat 4.2Carbs Spring Mix Fresh Express Incorporated Spring Mix Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 25kcal 2.1Protein 0Fat 3.5Carbs Pear Gorgonzola Salad & Toppings Kit Fresh Express Incorporated Pear Gorgonzola Salad & Toppings Kit Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 130kcal 3Protein 7Fat 15Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Tender Butter Lettuce Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 12kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 2.4Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Balsamic Butter Lettuce, White Meat Chicken, Radicchio, Apples, Fontina Cheese, And White Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad, Balsamic Butter Lettuce Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 129kcal 5.9Protein 10Fat 4.7Carbs 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
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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