Wendy’s is within the technique of quietly switching from whole-leafed romaine lettuce to shredded iceberg lettuce for its burgers and rooster sandwiches. The change started this summer time at some areas and not too long ago appeared right here in Los Angeles.
The transfer was reportedly made to enhance lettuce consistency and keep a dependable provide. The place the romaine lettuce was hand-leafed at every location, the shredded iceberg lettuce arrives already ready in luggage, so there is a comfort issue as effectively.
The lettuce change doesn’t have an effect on the chain’s salads, which, relying on the salad, are made with romaine and/or spring combine.
Private preferences between shredded lettuce and leafed lettuce on a burger/sandwich can fluctuate. Typically, leaf lettuce tends to wilt quicker as there’s sometimes extra contact between the burger patty and the lettuce, whereas shredded lettuce occupies extra quantity, which gives extra of a buffer towards warmth. Nevertheless, shredded lettuce can be lots messier because it falls out of your burger/sandwich simply. It is also cheaper.
Moreover, for anybody who was getting lettuce-wrapped burgers, that is now not an choice at areas which have made the change.
Wendy’s has not but up to date its web site to replicate the change as of this writing (pictured). I not too long ago acquired a burger from my native Wendy’s and positively observed the shredded lettuce, however did not observe any point out of it throughout my go to.
Picture by way of Wendy’s.
