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| Weight | 0.2 kg |
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| Packing Size | 160g |
Batavia Babyleaf Lettony Lettuce
RM6.00
Batavia lettuce resembles ordinary lettuce, but has more crinkled leaves and a wavy leaf margin.
There are bright green and red-brown varieties. Actually, Batavia lettuce is a very authentic type of lettuce and the precursor of the well-known Iceberg lettuce.
Batavia lettuce leaves are typically sweet and crisp.
Culinary use:
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A perfect leaf base to build your salad, can be mixed with other types of lettuce.
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In a summer salad with, for example, with diced capsicum and goat cheese.
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Salad sandwiches with cheese, sausage or tuna salad.
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Rolled up in wraps with, for example, smoked chicken and cream cheese.
Health benefits:
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High in nutrients but low in calories.
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Very hydrating.
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Loaded with powerful antioxidants.
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May keep your heart healthy.
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Excellent source of vitamin A.
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Packed with vitamin K.
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- Water: 91%
- Protein: 2.9 grams
- Carbs: 3.6 grams
- Sugar: 0.4 grams
- Fiber: 2.2 grams
- Fat: 0.4 grams
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- Potassium, a mineral and an electrolyte that’s vital for heart and nerve function. It also helps the muscles contract normally. Potassium helps to reduce the negative effects of sodium, and it may be beneficial for people with high blood pressure for this reason.
- Folate, a B vitamin. It helps support the production of DNA and other genetic material. It’s particularly important for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Folate deficiency in pregnant women may lead to spina bifida, a neural tube defect.
- Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that helps support the immune system. Also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is important for tissue health and the absorption of iron from food.
- Vitamin K, which helps with blood coagulation. If you require a prescription blood thinner, such as warfarin (Coumadin), discuss your vitamin K intake with your doctor prior to changing your eating habits.
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| Protein | 2 grams | 1.5 grams |
| Fiber | 1 gram | 1 gram |
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| Iron | 5% of the DV | 7% of the DV |
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RM6.50Crispy lettuce with an excellent taste, and very decorative. Contains plenty of vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
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