Fresh Flowers

Prep: 10 min

A simple floral preservation solution using water, sugar, bleach, and alum, ideal for maintaining fresh flowers and preventing bacteria growth in floral arrangements.

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Ingredients

  • 1 qt. water
  • 4 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. Clorox
  • 1/2 tsp. alum

Instructions

  1. Take one roll of fiber paper towels (Bounty).
  2. Cut the roll in half to make two short rolls.
  3. Remove the cardboard tube from each roll.
  4. Place the prepared rolls in your choice of container: Tupperware go-between pitcher, square modular #3, Signature Series #3, or a plastic shortening can.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

24 kcal 1% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.5g 1% DV
Total Fat 0.1g
Carbs 5.9g 2% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 2.8mg
Potassium 61.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 8.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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