Sweet Artisan Green Gem Lettuce
Estimated Inventory, 24 ct : 131.83
This item was last sold on : 12/29/24
Description/Taste
Green Gem lettuce is small to medium in size, averaging 13-20 centimeters in diameter, and is a compact, elongated head in a vase-like shape with densely packed leaves. The wavy leaves have serrated edges and are smooth, fleshy, and thick with a vibrant green coloring that transitions into a pale green-white on the thick midrib. The outer leaves are crisp with a melting quality and closer to the core, the leaves are ribbed, succulent, and crunchy. Green Gem lettuce is buttery and crisp with a subtly sweet flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Green Gem lettuce is available year-round.
Current Facts
Green Gem lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is an annual variety that is a member of the Asteraceae or sunflower family. Also known as Sweet Gem lettuce and Winter Density, Green Gem lettuce was developed from a cross between romaine lettuce and a butterhead type lettuce. Green Gem lettuce is favored by chefs for its crunchy texture and ability to withstand heat in cooking. It is also a favorite lettuce of home gardeners as it can grow in small spaces and containers and can survive periods of warm summer weather where other varieties would bolt and wither.
Nutritional Value
Green Gem lettuce contains vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
Applications
Green Gem lettuce is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as pan-frying or braising. When used fresh, the leaves can be torn and served as a salad, layered as a bed for meats and fish, or filled with a dip made up of fish, sauces, or chicken. The texture and subtle flavors of Green Gem lettuce are a perfect canvas for savory and bold companion ingredients and bright, fruity flavors. Green Gem lettuce also readily soaks up flavors, cuts fat, and holds sauces, vinaigrettes, and juices in the grooves of the leaves, similar to an edible sponge. When cooked, Green Gem lettuce can be sliced in half and lightly grilled and served with a citrus vinaigrette. Green Gem lettuce pairs well with citrus, tomatoes, radishes, asparagus, artichokes, chiles, fried or soft boiled eggs, fresh or aged goat and sheep's milk cheese, champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, cream-based dressings such as yogurt or buttermilk, dried fruits, apples, oranges, pears, melon, grapefruit, roasted chicken, bacon, shellfish, anchovies, smoked trout, herbs such as basil, cilantro, and dill and nuts such as pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, and pignolias. The leaves will keep for a little over one week when stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Also known as Sucrine, which means sugar in French, Green Gem lettuce is an extremely popular variety in Europe, favored for its silky but crunchy texture and sweet flavor. Commonly used in the United Kingdom, Green Gem lettuce is lightly braised or grilled and served as a garnish for salmon tartare and carpaccio, which is a raw appetizer that consists of thinly sliced meat such as steak or fish.
Geography/History
The original Green Gem lettuce, also known as Buttercos Sucrine, is an heirloom lettuce originally cultivated in France. Today Green Gem lettuce can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers and is primarily grown throughout Western Europe and along the coast of California in the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Gravity Heights Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
| Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Gold Finch | San Diego CA | 619-804-2051 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Busy Bee Cook For Me | San Diego CA | 858-405-5372 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| Smokin J's BBQ | San Diego CA | 703-314-1486 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Amiga de la Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Echale | Encinitas CA | 303-210-2892 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Wildland | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Marisi La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 951-852-6730 |
| The Cottage Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-775-1197 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Blue Water Estate Services | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-720-9831 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Huntress (Banquet) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| The Cottage Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-454-8409 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Hamburger Hut | Encinitas CA | 760-230-1999 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Callie | San Diego CA | 619-947-9036 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
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