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* Yes, you should rip the lettuce because the metals in a knife blade will react with the lettuce and cause oxidation, which will speed the browning of the lettuce. If the lettuce is to be used right away, then cutting with a knife is fine; but if not, then tearing is the best method. * People rip lettuce because a stupid salad-dressing commercial from the '70s said to do so. There is no good reason to rip vs cut. The answer above is incorrect: Some knives do what it says they do, and others do not. Oxidation occurs whether you rip or cut. For lettuce, it does not speed browning. Test it yourself. * The previous answer is incorrect: Metal knives do cause oxidation of lettuce and other vegetables. There are specially made serrated plastic knives for cutting lettuce. If you don't wish to purchase one of these knives, the best method is to tear your lettuce. == ==
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.
Because your cutting it open and as you do that the juice comes out and they come out with that but it doesn't have a huge amount of them
The Kyocera ceramic knife can be purchased from the internet on websites such as the Kyocera official website. The Kyocera ceramic knife can also be purchased from other online websites.
A salad knife is best used for cutting and serving salads with delicate ingredients like lettuce, fruits, and vegetables. It can also be used to cut soft bread or cakes.
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The main use of a ceramic knife is to use it to cut or slice soft foods like fruits and vegetables. Ceramic knifes are popular across the whole world, and are used by many.
The lettuce does not turn brown due to it being cut with a metal knife. It turns brown due to oxidation.
no. Ceramic knives can be sharpened at a qualified knife shop that has a diamond sharpening wheel. For minor nicks Kyocera has a battery powered ceramic knife sharpener with diamond grinding stone (Kyocera DS-50) for home use.
A dull knife is a dangerous knife because you have to apply more pressure when you are cutting. When you have to apply more pressure you increase the risk of the knife slipping or moving and cutting you instead. This makes it a dangerous knife.
To safely use a knife for cutting chicken, make sure the knife is sharp, keep your fingers away from the blade, use a cutting board, and cut with a steady hand and controlled movements. Wash the knife and cutting board thoroughly after use to prevent cross-contamination.
You can use a knife sharpener on ceramic knifes, but you need to be careful about which ones to use. Some great websites you can go to in order to read about products, reviews, and compare pricing include www.discountcutlery.net, and www.backwoodshome.com.