Fresh Express has launched a salad genealogy service! Called “Leaf Locator,” it allows you to scan in the UPC code on your back of greens and get what they call “the story inside.”

HEARTS OF ROMAINE

Leafy greens inside:  Romaine Lettuce.
The leafy greens inside your bag were grown in Yuma, AZ. Once our experts determined the leafy greens were at their peak of maturity and flavor, they were harvested, cooled, thoroughly washed and quickly packaged, creating the crisp, fresh salad for you to enjoy.

Did You Know? Romaine lettuce was named by the Romans who thought it had healthful properties

I did not know, and this leaves me wanting more! Did my greens have a nice life before they came to see me? Were they pulled roughly from the ground, or gently tugged? How can I be sure they were at the peak of their maturity? I’d like to see some brave Romainians trace their heritage back to the mother country. It could be very powerful for other greens to see their ancestors and learn about how they came to this country.

—Snacktime