Also known as cos lettuce, romaine lettuce is known for its nutritional benefits and savory, yet neutral. Longifolia and is native to the mediterranean and north african region Romaine or cos lettuce (lactuca sativa l
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Longifolia) is a variety of lettuce that grows in a tall head of sturdy dark green leaves with firm ribs down their centers
Unlike most lettuces, it is tolerant of heat.
Romaine lettuce leaves are green in color and fade to a white stalk with a green tint in the center of each leaf The leaves also offer a neutral flavor, with a slight bitterness at the bottom, giving a distinctive flavor profile. Here’s everything you need to know about romaine lettuce (also called cos lettuce), like how to choose it, how to cut romaine lettuce, how to store romaine lettuce, and what are romaine hearts (also called “hearts of romaine”) Plus 15 romaine lettuce recipes to give you inspiration.
Familiarize yourself with the different types of romaine lettuce, including classic, butterhead, red, baby, and wild romaine, each offering unique textures and flavors. Although roman lettuce looks quite different than other types of lettuce, it is very closely related to the butterhead variety The two varieties produce similar leaves, but roman lettuce has a slightly thicker stem, which allows the leaves to lie flat without rolling over on themselves. Romaine lettuce is a crisp salad green with a mildly bitter taste
Find out which foods & flavors romaine goes best with, its benefits & recipe ideas.
Romaine lettuce, also known as cos lettuce, is believed to have originated in the mediterranean region, where it was cultivated by the ancient greeks and romans The name “romaine” is thought to refer to the roman empire, where the lettuce was widely cultivated and consumed. Romaine lettuce is scientifically known as lactuca sativa l
