Lettuce stays perfectly fresh and green for 10 days longer with a simple storage hack

Save money and stop food waste by learning the proper way to store lettuce (Image: Getty) There is nothing better than crispy fresh lettuce in a salad or on top of a burger, but this leafy green is infamous for turning brown, soggy and wilted only days after being bought. Lettuce often spoils quickly as it has a very high water content, which means it can attract microorganisms such as bacteria or mould which tend to multiply quickly if lettuce is not stored properly. It is also highly sensitive to temperature and is more likely to rot in the summer as warmer temperatures will cause lettuce to lose moisture, wilt and decay at a faster rate.

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