Packaged Salad Manufacturers Key Terms

Mix together some salad key terms

The packaged salad industry can be a profitable one, as long as you know your ingredients. You must know what makes certain salad mixes taste differently as well as which type of lettuce provides different tastes and textures. By knowing the specific ingredients, you can help customers and vendors work well and efficiently with your business. Being informed and up-to-date on packaged salad ingredients can put your business above that of the competitors.

 

Arugula

Known by other names such as roquette, Roman rocket or Italian cress among others, arugula is a spicy leaf that's thought to have a peppery or mustard-flavored taste.
Try: Check out Ochef.com from Food News Service to learn more about arugula.

Frisee

Frisee has bitter and curly leaves. This type of lettuce is also called curly endive. Oftentimes a small amount of frisee can go a long way, as its bitter flavor can be overpowering.
Try: Visit Cookthink to learn more about frisee and to see a photo of what it looks like.

Radicchio

Radicchio, also known as Italian chicory, has a pink hue, which can add color to any mixed salad. Its texture is similar to cabbage, in that it has a chewy nature.
Try: Learn more about radicchio at GourmetSleuth.com.

Lamb's lettuce

Lamb's lettuce has small, circular-shaped leaves and adds a nutty flavor to mixed salads. This type of lettuce is popular in Europe and might be difficult to find stateside. However, it can be easily grown from seed on your own as long as temperatures are kept constant.
Try: Learn more about lamb's lettuce at The Worldwide Gourmet.

Romaine

Romaine, also known as cos, has dark green leaves that are very fragile. It is occasionally damaged in shipping, which makes it one of the least widely grown types of lettuce. The common type of romaine is sweet romaine, which has long, thin leaves. It is best for users to tear the romaine into pieces, as cutting the leaves can cause them to turn brown. Romaine is commonly used in Caesar salads.
Try: Learn more about romaine lettuce at FoodReference.com.

Iceberg

Iceberg is a popular lettuce choice, and it is commonly found sold in tight, round heads of lettuce as well as chopped up in packaged mixes. It has a crisp texture and adds a crunch to salad mixes. Too much iceberg can be detrimental to a mix, as it also has a watery flavor.
Try: Learn the other common terms for iceberg lettuce at The Cook's Thesaurus from Lori Alden. Scroll down the page to find the iceberg lettuce entry.

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