Organic Red Leaf
What is Organic Red Leaf?
Organic Red Leaf lettuce is a leafy green vegetable grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. It is a variety of loose-leaf lettuce, meaning it does not form a tight head. The leaves are typically a deep red or burgundy color, especially along the edges.
Is Organic Red Leaf vegan?
Organic Red Leaf is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Organic Red Leaf gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Organic Red Leaf a major allergen?
Organic Red Leaf lettuce is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Organic Red Leaf used for?
Manufacturers use organic red leaf lettuce as a fresh ingredient in salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
Is Organic Red Leaf safe?
Organic Red Leaf lettuce is a whole food and a source of vitamins and minerals.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use organic red leaf lettuce as a fresh ingredient in salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Its slightly bitter flavor and tender texture add visual appeal and nutritional value to a variety of packaged produce and salad mixes.
Health notes
Organic Red Leaf lettuce is a whole food and a source of vitamins and minerals. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers it a safe food ingredient. Regulatory bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have not specifically evaluated it as a food additive, as it is a whole food ingredient.
Allergen info
Organic Red Leaf lettuce is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
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