An expert explains how best to store a head of lettuce.
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This is the best way to store lettuce!
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There’s something I find so promising about a fresh head of lettuce: all that crunch ready to be piled on sandwiches and tossed into vibrant salads. But my excitement quickly turns to disappointment when I open the crisper drawer and find a soggy wilted mess. This all-too-common experience got me wondering how to best store lettuce.
To keep your lettuce fresh longer you need moisture and storage says Emily Moyer vice president of Regulatory Compliance and Global Food Safety for the International Fresh Produce Association.