How to Keep Lettuce From Getting Slimy and Gross

Have you ever wondered why your lettuce wilt so fast? You are probably storing it wrong! Let Kitchen Tips Online on YouTube teach you how to keep lettuce from getting slimy and gross with this simple storing hack. Many delicious recipes can be made with lettuce. You can use it to make salads, burgers, wraps, and more, so make sure you store it properly so it will last longer than usual.

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Lettuce turns brown because of ethylene gas. This gas is naturally produced by vegetables and fruits. A great example is apples. One bad apple can spoil the whole bunch because as it decays, it produces more ethylene gas, which causes other fruits or produce to ripen. To protect your produce, make sure you do not store apples and vegetables together. If you compare premade salads to fruits in different containers, you will notice that the latter deteriorates slower.

If you want to ripen vegetables or fruits faster, place them beside apples.

How to Keep Lettuce Fresh

Do not remove the lettuce from the plastic bag until you are ready to use it.

If you have leftovers, make sure they are dry, then take a ziplock bag and place them inside. You can also put a paper towel inside to remove excess moisture. Seal, leaving a small opening on the end, then remove the air by sucking it out. You can also use a straw to vacuum seal it. Just simply insert the straw on the small opening, and suck the air out. If your lettuce didn’t come with a plastic bag, do the same process.

The plastic bag will protect your lettuce from ethylene gas from outside sources.

Store it in the coldest part of your refrigerator. It is usually the lower drawer. Your lettuce will last for at least 3 weeks with this simple storage tip.

How to Keep Lettuce From Getting Slimy and Gross