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Romaine lettuce — Ingredient · Foodgeist
Ingredient
Romaine lettuce
Romaine or cos lettuce is a variety of lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L. var. <i>longifolia</i>) that grows in a tall head of sturdy leaves with firm ribs down their centers. Unlike most lettuces, it is tolerant of heat. As with other dark leafy greens, the antioxidants contained
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Romaine or cos lettuce is a variety of lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L. var. <i>longifolia</i>) that grows in a tall head of sturdy leaves with firm ribs down their centers. Unlike most lettuces, it is tolerant of heat. As with other dark leafy greens, the antioxidants contained within romaine lettuce are believed to help prevent cancer. (Wikipedia)
Aroma profile
Derived from this ingredient’s flavor compounds
fresh×6
aromatic×6
mint×4
camphoraceous×4
grassy×4
pungent×4
cooling×3
menthol×3
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes
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Molecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds
