If your dish needs a lettuce thats mild, sweet and tender, Analora butter lettuce is the veggie for you. Use it as a wrap, in salads or sandwiches, or as a bed for other ingredients.
Butter lettuce, also known as Bibb lettuce or butterhead lettuce, is a type of lettuce with large, soft leaves and a tender texture. It is named for its butter-soft texture. I'ts flavour, which is mild with a hint of floral sweetness, pairs well with sharp flavours like strong cheeses, citrus and meat. Butter lettuce is softer and, unsurprisingly, butterier in texture than other waterier lettuce varieties.
Butter lettuce is also a good source of antioxidants, which help protect your cells from free radical damage that can lead to chronic diseases like cancer. Both vitamins A and C have antioxidant properties, and butter lettuce also contains a group of potent antioxidants called carotenoids, including beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. These substances help maintain healthy eyesight and protect against macular degeneration, the leading cause of sight loss.