El Sol
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Nunhems, NL
NL
12 records
Cultivation
Suitability of Lettuce for Processing
Lactuca sativa L.
Suitability of lettuce for processing refers to the raw material's ability to withstand mechanical cutting, washing, and fresh-cut packaging while maintaining freshness, marketability, and microbiological safety.
In the reference 467 varieties crop Lettuce, where this is mentioned in the description.
The technological suitability of lettuce is determined by the resistance of tissues to physical damage during cutting, which triggers enzymatic browning of the cut edges. Important criteria include low activity of enzymes such as peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase, as well as the respiration rate of the leaves, which influences the product's ability to maintain quality in a modified atmosphere package.
Key quality indicators include microbiological purity, the content of dry matter, sugars, and ascorbic acid with minimal nitrate accumulation. For industrial processing, the morphological uniformity of heads or rosettes, their density, and evenness are also critical for the efficiency of automated cutting lines and the minimization of production waste.
General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.
Varieties of Lettuce mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Ice Agata
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.
ES
8 records
KAY-008
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
KUBOTA ITSUKI
Ice Party
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta UK Ltd
NL
8 records
Ice Cold
Application submittedLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
ES
NL
7 records
Ice Calor
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Yes applicant details in question 1, Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
6 records
Funly
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds, NL
ES
FR
HR
NL
11 records
Metalia
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Nunhems, NL
NL
11 records
Tourbillon
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
HR
8 records
Pia
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan (NL)
CZ
HR
HU
NL
SI
SK
7 records
Malibu
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
CZ
FR
NL
SK
9 records
Grewger
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
12 records
Experience
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
10 records
Campionas
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
CZ
NL
8 records
Auvona
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
10 records
Argentinas
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. (NL)
HR
NL
9 records
Xerafin
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
8 records
Wintex
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
9 records
Saula
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
8 records
Santoro
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
NL
7 records
Olgada
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
ES
NL
10 records
Multired 5
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Nunhems B.V.
NL
9 records
Mestiza
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Nunhems B.V.
NL
8 records
Matador
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
ISI SEMENTI SPA
FR
NL
6 records