How to store fresh lettuce

Today, I will share a handy tip for keeping easily wilted lettuce fresh until you finish eating it. Lettuce can spoil easily if stored improperly or if cut with a knife, as the cells get damaged. Compared to other vegetables, it is more prone to wilting, so proper storage methods are really important.

Storing without washing

Please do not wash the freshly purchased lettuce before storing it. Even if you're worried about contaminants, washed lettuce can develop mold and spoil easily if not properly dried. On the other hand, unwashed lettuce retains its natural protective layer, which reduces moisture loss and allows it to be stored for a longer period.

Using kitchen towels

Wrap the lettuce with a paper towel without washing it. The paper towel helps regulate the important humidity for storing the lettuce, preventing it from wilting quickly.

Store in a hygiene bag

Wrap the lettuce with kitchen towel and then put it back into the hygienic bag. At this time, remove as much air as possible and close the bag opening.

Afterward, store it in the refrigerator's fresh section. Lettuce stays fresher for a longer period when stored at low temperatures.

Precautions when eating

When eating lettuce, it is better to remove the outer leaves before eating. The outer leaves may contain more impurities, so it is better to discard them.

When preparing, it is better to tear off each leaf one by one and wash them rather than cutting with a knife. Cutting with a knife can damage the cells and cause spoilage to accelerate.

 

 

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You often eat a lot of lettuce as part of your diet plan.

The rate at which things deteriorate each day is accelerating.

They say it can be stored for a longer period.

Try doing it once.