CPS - Comprehensive Purchasing Services for fruit & vegetables

Salad leaves

Cultivation and the typical characteristics of varieties are geared to the specific requirements of the processing sector. Salad leaves are cleaned and supplied free of soil, compost or sand. Radiation and the use of genetically modified varieties are not permitted. Independent laboratories monitor compliance with defined nitrate levels.

ICEBERG

Eissalat

Calibre between 8 and 12: average head weights 500 g (< 300 g not permitted) and stem < 5 cm; crisp, fresh appearance with an intense green colour; not too loose and not too firm; protective outer leaves are removed to a depth of 2-3 leaves.

 

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ENDIVE

Endiviensalat

Average head weights 800 g; well formed with a yellow heart (minimum 40% of the plant) and an intense, rich green colour with healthy, firm leaves and no breakages. Delivered without root and outer leaves.

 

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Verfügbarkeit Endiviensalat

FRISÉE

Average head weights 700 g, well formed with a yellow heart (minimum 40% of the plant) and an intense, rich green colour with healthy, firm leaves and no breakages. Delivered without root and outer leaves.

 

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LOLLO BIONDO

Average head weights 300-350 g; well formed heads with no discolouration on edges of leaves; healthy, crisp leaves with no breakages, pale green in colour. Delivered without roots and outer leaves.

 

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LOLLO ROSSO

Average head weights 300-350 g, well formed heads with no discolouration on edges of leaves; leaves approx. 20 cm long with no breakages; the green of the leaf axil changes to bright red through to dark red by the tip. Delivered without roots and outer leaves.

 

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RADICCHIO

Average head weights 300 g (< 180 g not permitted); intense, dark red colour (minimum 70% red) with tight, dense heads with no rust-brown blemishes. Delivered with a maximum of 1-2 outer leaves, roots cut off close to the base, dry from field and unwashed.

 

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BATAVIA

Head weights 450 g when grown under plastic and 600 g when grown outdoors; well formed, open heads with undamaged leaves with no discolouration; pale green in colour. Delivered without roots and outer leaves.

 

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BUTTERHEAD

Average head weights 450 g; heads must be of a medium consistency so that the leaves separate from each other well; healthy leaves with no discolouration on edges of leaves. Delivered without roots and outer leaves.

 

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SUGARLOAF

Average head weights 700 g; well formed with a yellow heart (minimum 65% of the plant); dense heads with unblemished leaves; from inside to out the colour varies from pale yellow to a lush green. Delivered pre-cleaned and with no stem.

 

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CHINESE LEAVES

Average weights 800 g; medium-sized with tightly wrapped, dense, rounded head; outer leaves are medium green to white, slightly curly and have a narrow main rib; protective outer leaves are removed to a depth of 2 leaves.

 

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LAMB’S LETTUCE

Leaves of florets no longer than 7 cm; cleaned, without roots or yellow leaves, especially no yellowing seed leaves; leaves are healthy with no breakages or bends.

 

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OAK LEAF RED/GREEN

Average head weights 250 g; well formed heads with no discolouration on tips of leaves; green oak leaf is pale green, on red oak leaf the leaf axil is green and then changes to bright red.

 

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ROMAINE

Head size approx. 15-24 cm, average weight 500 g; the yellow heart comprises a minimum of 20-30% of the plant; well formed heads with no discolouration on edges of leaves; healthy, crisp leaves with no breakages. Delivered without roots and outer leaves.

 

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BABY LEAF

Firm produce with good colour and leaves maximum 12 cm long; the stem should be between 2 and 3 cm long; no half cut or yellow leaves; aromatic varieties with good leaf structure.

 

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SALANOVA

Head weights 150 g; average maximum leaf size 10 cm; maximum 30% waste; no double head formation; good leaf colour with no discolouration on leaf axils. Delivered without roots and outer leaves.

 

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ROCKET

Rocket has long, slightly serrated, firm leaves which are a maximum of 12 cm long with a 2-3 cm long stem; colour is dark to pale green. Black spots on the leaves, small holes or half cut leaves are not permitted.

 

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PARSLEY

Stem length to leaf base maximum 10-15 cm, 6 cm on cleaned produce; thickened stem ends must be removed completely; fresh appearance with no limp or yellow leaves; lush green in colour.

 

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CHIVE

Uniform stems light to dark green in colour; flat cut and cleanly bundled; not yellow or broken and with no brown tips. Strong aroma and keeps well.

 

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