Ripping or Tearing Lettuce?

I've heard people debate whether you should rip lettuce or tear it. Which one should you do, and (for Pete's sake) can you explain the difference?

89482011-07-24T18:21:58Z

Favorite Answer

There is no difference between ripping or tearing, but I do have a great hint you might like to use. Wrap your lettuce in paper towels and it will last longer.I do this with blueberries and strawberries also. My blueberries actually last two whole weeks in the refrigerator when I do that.

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Meshuggah Yam-Gazlen2011-07-25T00:57:26Z

rip, tear, no difference

cutting is bad - it cuts the cells and the lettuce browns & wilts quicker

tearing tends to separate cells from each other, but doesn't damage them

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?2011-07-25T00:55:31Z

lol no difference... people just have different ways..

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Happily Hippy2011-07-25T00:47:43Z

no difference.

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