How to store lettuce for a long time

Compared with other vegetables, lettuce has a very short shelf life. If not stored properly, it will deteriorate quickly. Therefore, you should not buy too much when purchasing lettuce. It is best to eat it on the same day. If there is any leftover, you can put it in the refrigerator. Generally, it can be kept for 2 to 3 days. If lettuce is stored for too long, the nutritional value will drop significantly and the nutrient loss will be serious.

How to preserve lettuce for a long time ? To keep lettuce fresh, you can remove the lettuce heart, then absorb the water in it with a paper towel or put it in a clean hollow vegetable basket to drain the excess water, then gently gather the scattered leaves, tie them up with wide paper strips and tape, and store them in a fresh-keeping bag. If the outdoor temperature is relatively low, you can store it directly in a cool place for about three days. If the outdoor temperature is high, you can put the processed lettuce in the refrigerator's cold room, not against the inner wall of the refrigerator to avoid frostbite of the leaves.

Usually, the storage time of lettuce can be extended by three to five days after being treated in this way. Of course, it also depends on the quality and tolerance of the lettuce itself. Although it can be stored for a long time, as a leafy vegetable, lettuce should be eaten as soon as possible to avoid the breeding of bacteria and leaf deterioration. In addition, the vegetables that have been placed need to be washed before they can be eaten, especially when eating raw lettuce. Be sure to wash it thoroughly to avoid bacterial residue.

Can lettuce be stored in the refrigerator? Lettuce can be stored in the refrigerator. Spread paper towels on it and the lettuce will not wilt. There is too much humidity in the refrigerator. Green leafy vegetables such as lettuce will easily turn yellow and wilt if kept in the refrigerator for a long time, and lose their crisp taste. It is best not to put lettuce directly into the refrigerator. You should first let the water droplets on the surface of the lettuce dry in the air, then wrap the lettuce with a clean paper towel, put it in a bag and store it in the refrigerator.

Or you can put a layer of paper towels in the refrigerator's crisper box to absorb moisture and extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. It is worth noting that lettuce is very sensitive to ethylene, so avoid storing it together with fruits such as bananas and ripe apples to avoid inducing reddish-brown spots.

Edible value of lettuce: Lettuce is rich in nutrients, containing a large amount of beta-carotene, antioxidants, vitamins B1, B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, as well as a large amount of dietary fiber and trace elements such as magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and a small amount of iron, copper and zinc. You can eat lettuce often to enhance the digestion and absorption of protein and fat and improve gastrointestinal blood circulation.