Herbs · Parsley
How to pick fresh Parsley
Deep green, no yellow tips, clean peppery-green smell — that's the bunch to take
How to pick
Look for deep, uniform green leaves on firm upright stems — flat-leaf should look almost lacquered, curly should be tightly ruffled with no flattening. Hold the bunch close: parsley's aroma is subtle, peppery-green, slightly grassy. Smaller, fresh-looking leaves are typically more aromatic than large yellowing ones. The cut stem ends should look freshly cut, not browned.
Red flags
- Yellowing along leaf edges or tips
- Slimy or browned stem ends
- Stems bend without springing back — turgor lost, past its prime even if it perks up slightly in water
- Off / fermented smell instead of clean peppery-green
How to store
Trim stem ends, stand the bunch in a glass of water, drape a loose plastic bag over the top, refrigerate. Lasts about 1 week, up to 2 with consistently cold refrigeration. Don't wash until use; trapped moisture accelerates microbial breakdown and leaves can blacken within a few days.
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