Tips on how you can store lemons fresh for longer
First Published | Jul 9, 2021, 3:58 PM ISTIf you have been dealing with stale lemons, these tips are for you. Follow these ingenious tips to increase the shelf-life of lemons.
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What better than lemons to spring up your foods and drinks? Full of moisture and tang, these yellow delights are ideal and easy flavour booster. Acidic in nature, lemons tend to have a short shelf-life if not stored properly; majorly because they lose their moisture, grow unwanted black spots and start to deteriorate.
undefinedThe small pores in the lemon's outer layer allow moisture to escape the fruit, making it dry and flavourless. Lemons stored at room temperature can last only a week before hardening.
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So, if you have been dealing with stale lemons, these tips are for you. Follow these ingenious tips to increase the shelf-life of lemons.
undefinedAlways prefer sealing the lemons in a zip-lock bag. Squeezing out as much air as you can. This will help the lemons retain their juice and flavour for as long as four weeks.
undefinedIf you have used one part of the lemon and wish to store the other, it is best to place the halved lemon on a small plate and wrap it in a plastic wrap. Put it in an air-tight container and store it in the refrigerator.
undefinedIf you have juiced the lemon and wish to store it, make sure you don't keep it at room temperature. Despite its acidic content, lemon juice has a tendency to promote bacteria growth if kept at room temperature. Avoid storing the juice in glass bottles as light will break down the juice more quickly. Rather, store it in a plastic container or glass container that is not transparent. It can last for about 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
undefinedOne of the best ways to store lemon juice is to squeeze all the juice from the lemons into an ice-tray and let it freeze. Now use them in any of your recipes without having to worry about their flavour or taste losing out.
undefinedA simple trick is to store them in a glass jar full of water. Add all the lemons you want to store and place them in the refrigerator.
undefinedLemons are sensitive to ethylene, which is known as the ripening hormone that causes fruits to spoil. Therefore, never keep lemons near ethylene emitting fruits like apricots, apples, bananas, et al.
undefinedTip: Make sure, the lemons you pick while buying should be thin-skinned as they are juicier than the ones with hard skin. If you are not buying lemons for immediate use, prefer buying green ones that take time to ripen.NOTE: Asianet News humbly requests everyone to wear masks, sanitize, maintain social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as eligible. Together we can and will break the chain #ANCares #IndiaFightsCorona
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