Is lettuce a genetically modified vegetable? How to keep it fresh?

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1. Are they genetically modified vegetables?

2. Preservation methods

3. Precautions

Lettuce is not a genetically modified vegetable. Common genetically modified vegetables are soybeans and corn, so it can be eaten with confidence. When storing, you can clean it first, dry the moisture on it, and then store it in the refrigerator. However, do not touch the inner wall of the refrigerator during storage to avoid rot. Or put it in a plastic bag to keep it fresh, but there should be no moisture on the lettuce.

1. Is it a genetically modified vegetable?

Lettuce is not a genetically modified vegetable, but research on genetically modified vegetables has been conducted. Common genetically modified foods now include soybeans and corn, but others are very uncommon. In addition, there are also genetically modified tomatoes, but the taste is not very good and the skin is thicker than usual, so it is now rare. Since it is not genetically modified, it can be eaten with confidence, even babies can eat it, but in moderation.

2. Preservation methods

1 . Refrigerator storage: After washing the lettuce, wipe off the moisture on it with paper towels, tie the leaves with a rope, and then put them in the refrigerator to keep them fresh. But be careful not to let its leaves touch the inner wall of the refrigerator. But don’t store it for too long. It can only be stored for about 3-5 days. If the time is too long, the taste will become very bad.

2. Fresh-keeping bag: If you do not put it in the refrigerator, you can wipe off the water on the lettuce, put it in a fresh-keeping bag, and place it in a cool place. It can be stored for about 3 days. .

3. Precautions

In When storing, be careful not to put it together with ripe apples and bananas, otherwise it will easily cause reddish brown spots on the leaves of the lettuce. And be sure to dry it before putting it in the refrigerator.

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