6 Helpful Tips To Increase Shelf Life Of Lemons


Khushi Bhattar
25-06-2025, 13:30 IST
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    From chilled lemonade to sprinkling lemon juice on salads, lemon is an important kitchen ingredient which can be stored for a long time if you follow these six tips. Tap to check the ways to increase life of lemons.

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Refrigerate Whole Lemon

    If you store whole and unwashed lemons in your refrigerator, you can increase their shelf life for two to three weeks.

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Use Airtight Containers

    You must keep the lemons in airtight containers to prevent any moisture loss. This technique will keep the lemons firm.

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Submerge In Water

    If you want to increase the shelf life of lemons up to a month, submerge the lemons in a bowl of water and refrigerate them.

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Freeze Slices

    If you have a cut lemon to store, you can spread the slices in a ziplock bag. Further, deep freeze the bag and it will increase its shelf life.

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Store Lemon Juice

    Another way to preserve lemons is to juice them and store the lemon juice in the refrigerator. This will increase its life shell up to weeks.

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Wrap Cut Lemon Properly

    Once cut, wrap the lemon in a plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container to avoid exposure to air. This will preserve the lemon for two to four weeks.

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Information Credits

    This information is sourced from a trusted food website, Slurrp. Do follow these six tips to increase life of lemons.

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