Need some advice mb'ers have not usually brought this stuff before but for what they are charging for a normal lettuce I'm considering it is quite good value.My problem is how do you guys store it once opened do you leave it in the plastic bag or do you put it in a seperate container to keep it longer?
e_babe,
Sep 15, 1:08am
In summer I leave in bag but only because it is gone real quick as we eat heaps. At the moment I am storing it in an airtight container which I have decided is best so will do this over summer as well.
motorbo,
Sep 15, 1:20am
i have found after years of using an airtight container that i can kep things fresher if i wrap paper towel or damn tea towel around what i want to prolong, and then wrap in gladwarp or bag or container, it works so well
vintagekitty,
Sep 15, 1:30am
I buy it every week, and just leave it in the bag with a twistie around it, we go through a couple of bags a week.
noonesgirl,
Sep 15, 1:55am
Leave it in the bag. Keeps fine
pickles7,
Sep 15, 1:59am
They are very good value I leave it in the bag and fold the top and secure it with a peg. I take what I need , wash it and leave it on the bench to freshen. In fact I started buying the bags for the same reason. price of lettuce, no waste, clean, and lettuces are hit and miss as to if you can eat them at all at the moment, anyway.enjoy.
purplegoanna,
Sep 15, 2:45am
The bags are specially designed to keep the lettuce leaves fresh, it may look like normal plastic but its not!
r123l,
Sep 15, 3:07am
Thanks guys for all your info the mb is a great thing
cheese-mike,
Sep 15, 3:13am
I just leave mine in the bag, fold it over and go ;) Its easy and yummy
white_elephant,
Sep 15, 4:04am
We go through a least a couple of these a week though I'm slightly nervous of them after reading that some sort of gas is put into the bags to keep everything fresh.
elliehen,
Sep 15, 5:48am
Might just be Co2.I have a gardening friend who posts me seedlings in a plastic bag that she has breathed out into ;)
You'll know when the lettuce is past its best because it will have slimy edges and smell like silage!
nfh1,
Sep 15, 5:53am
Make sure you wash it before using.
razell,
Mar 23, 5:01pm
check out the price of the loose salad greens compared with the bagged stuff.I have found that the loose stuff is way cheaper.
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