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Why is it important to cut lettuce with a sharp knife?
It is actually better to tear lettuce than it is to cut it, especially if you want it to stay fresh. Cutting lettuce makes it turn brown and wilt faster then it does when you tear it. But if you do cut it use a sharp knife because that will keep the edges clean, instead of being ragged. Also the metal in the knife causes a reaction that will make it wilt and go bad.
Does it make a difference whether you shred lettuce or cut it with a knife?
Not as far as nutritional value. Lettuce that is torn doesn't turn brown as fast though.
What sickness do you get from lettuce?
It's a possibility, but as a preventative measure, you should never eat it. You can remove the brown parts and still eat the parts of the lettuce that are still green and crisp. Lettuce turns brown due to oxidation; water will usually collect at the bottom of the bag during this process. When this happens, it becomes food for mold and that in turn can make you sick. Of course a little browning is natural and is unrelated to mold. When preparing a salad in advance, handling the lettuce and breaking it into smaller pieces with your bare hands is recommended because using a metal knife causes the lettuce to brown even faster. Also, storing the lettuce in a tightly closed container helps to keep it fresh.
Why lettuce turn brown when cut with a knife?
oxidation. the oxygen in air reacts with the surface of the newly cut lettuce and turns it brown.. i think the surface of the knife can have a small layer of oxidation on it too, so that can affect the lettuce as well or at least that's what i think happens....... you can get plastic lettuce knives.... Most fruits and vegetables have two chemicals called enzymes and poly-phenols. When these two chemicals combine, they "oxidizes" which turns fruits and vegetables brown. These two chemicals are usually separated by a cell wall which breaks down over time, but cutting and tearing can damage these cell walls causing browning at the edges. Usually metal knives are thought to brown lettuce faster then tearing or using plastic lettuce knives though there is very little support for this. Either method will cause browning, and lettuce is usually consumed quickly after being cut thus browning is not an issue.
How do you cut romaine lettuce?
I have always heard it is best to tear lettuce into bite size pieces rather than cut it with a knife. Tearing it will break the bonds between the cells, making for less water loss. Cutting lettuce slices through cells, allowing the water to escape. I have also heard that cutting lettuce (especially with a metal knife) will cause it to turn brown more rapidly, possibly due to a chemical reaction between the metal and the lettuce. It is much better if you tear it into the desired size. Some also prefer to tear the green leafy parts off the center rib, as the rib can be a little tough. Bite-size pieces are usually around one inch in diameter so they are easy to fork up and don't have to be folded to get them in your mouth. Edit: I cut about 15 heads of romaine a day where I work and I'll tell you preservation is not a problem if you buy fresh, store chilled and eat it in a reasonable amount of time. Even after being cut it's not uncommon for romaine to be fine into the third day if you just don't abuse it with hot or cold temperatures. The trick is just to cut what you want, and eat what's left tomorrow, you'll be fine. Also, I cut Romaine with a Zwilling Henckels 9 1/2in bread knife, and I have to say that if the lettuce is washed and spun after cutting then it really shouldn't matter. By the time you're seeing browning on the edges, that lettuce is going to be altogether past its prime anyway. The most important part there is spinning! Spin the heck of out of that lettuce.
What do lettuce caterpillars grow up to be?
Nothing they die in the lettuce and turn the same colour. Ya, I know gross but true we do eat lettuce caterpillars
Does honey turn brown if not refridgerated?
No. It does not turn brown.
How do you turn instant fishsticks in a oven?
Spray the tray with a light coating of Pam first, as this will prevent sticking. Use a metal spatula, the same you would use for hamburgers. Turn when golden brown.
How you make a long knife in urban terror?
turn it on
How do you serve lettuce?
Answer:Do not cut it with a knife, break off what you need & wrap in clingfilm and pop it back in the fridge. ANSWER:If possible, immerse in water just like a cut flower. If the bottom keeps moist, the leaves will stay healthy and will not dry out. If the leaves are seperated, soak in water for a few minutes, dry them and place them on a towel in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator. I remove all clingwraps and plastic from my vegetables, because it destroys cells if it is in contact for too long. Set your refrigerator and produce drawer temperature and humidity controls correctly. You don't want your refrigerator temperature set low and the humdity high or your lettuce will "sweat" and get soggy, especially if there is water from the leaves already pooling in the produce bag. Likewise, if you have the fridge set to the coldest setting, and the humidity set too high or the leaves are wet, your lettuce will frost.simply wrap it in a moistened paper towel as soon as you get home from the store and place it back in the plastic bag before storing it in the drawer. The really absorbent kind of paper towel works best.
Can peppercorns turn water brown?
3 Ground Pepper corns will turn Water into a light brown solution, and 6 will turn it into a dark brown Solution.
What causes banana peels to brown?
they turn brown to get squishy and then turn into smush banannas
