Lollo rosso: nutritional values and vitamins of leaf lettuce
Lollo rosso is known for its strong, slightly bitter, and somewhat nutty flavour. Lollo rosso lettuce has valuable nutritional values that make it a popular choice as a side dish or as the main ingredient in a colourful salad. In the following, we reveal the nutritional values of lollo rosso as well as the vitamins it contains and the associated health benefits.
Storage time*
| BioFresh Fruit & Vegetable safe just above 0 °C with high humidity | 13 days |
| EasyFresh safe 7 °C with air regulation plate | 5 days |
| Fridge compartment 7 °C | 2 days |
| Freezer compartment -18 °C | not recommended |
The key points
- Low in calories and rich in nutrients: lollo rosso contains only around 13 calories per 100 g and provides valuable micronutrients such as potassium and iron.
- Vitamins for the skin and immune system: vitamins A and C strengthen the immune system, promote cell renewal and support a clear complexion.
- Source of fibre for digestion: the high fibre content can stimulate digestion and promote a healthy metabolism.
- Well tolerated: lollo rosso contains hardly any nitrate and is therefore also suitable for children.
These nutrients and vitamins are hidden in lollo rosso
It is decorative and the ideal eye-catcher on cold buffets and of course in the salad bowl – lollo rosso. Although it consists of 92 percent water, lollo rosso still has valuable nutritional values. The remaining 8 percent mainly contains vitamin A and vitamin C as well as potassium and iron. The red leaves of lollo rosso lettuce also contain a considerable amount of anthocyanins.
Lollo rosso has only a few calories and is therefore particularly popular. With just 13 calories per 100 grams, it is ideal for a calorie-conscious diet. Lollo rosso provides valuable micronutrients thanks to its nutritional values, without burdening the body with unnecessary energy. This makes it not only appealing to the eye, but also a real highlight on the plate in terms of nutritional value.
Here’s how healthy lollo rosso lettuce is
Lollo rosso scores particularly highly with its inner values, which make it a valuable part of a balanced diet. It is excellently suited for light meals, as its crunchy structure keeps you full for a long time but doesn’t feel heavy in the stomach. Its fine, slightly tart flavour makes it the ideal basis for varied salad creations – whether on its own, with fresh herbs or in combination with fruit or nuts.
Despite having few calories, lollo rosso has a high fibre content and can therefore stimulate digestion and support a healthy metabolism. Those who regularly include Lollo Rosso in their diet can also benefit from its alkaline effect, which can help maintain the body’s acid-base balance. As lollo rosso contains hardly any nitrate, it is also well tolerated by children and people with sensitive stomachs. The vitamins A and C contained in lollo rosso lettuce can strengthen the immune system, support cell renewal and contribute to healthy skin and a clear complexion.
When buying lollo rosso, make sure that the leaves are crisp and the edges are not yet wilted. That way, you can be sure that the lollo rosso is fresh. To ensure that you can enjoy your salad for as long as possible after buying it, you should store lollo rosso lettuce in the fridge. In a normal fridge compartment, it stays fresh for around two days, while in the BioFresh Fruit & Vegetable safe from Liebherr it lasts up to 13 days. This fresh food compartment maintains a particularly high humidity and temperatures just above 0 °C, where salads, fruit and other vegetables feel particularly at home. This means you can enjoy lollo rosso lettuce and its valuable nutritional values for longer.
*All specifications given are to be considered as guideline values, and depend in each case on the type of food and on the proper storage without interruption of the cold chain from harvest/production through to the Liebherr appliance. Should food products have information about minimum shelf life, the date on the packaging always applies.
