A vegetable crop with light green leaves tightly wrapped in a head similar to cabbage. Externally, iceberg resembles white cabbage and has a lettuce taste, but differs from the latter with a pleasant crispy texture. Rich in fiber, contains folic acid, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, vitamins A, B, C, K. Iceberg lettuce is usually consumed fresh in salads or as a garnish for meat and fish dishes, as it loses most of its beneficial properties after heat treatment. Goes well with meat delicacies, eggs, poultry. Various appetizers are often served on iceberg leaves. The lettuce can be stored for a long time in the refrigerator. Weight of one head - 300-400 grams.