How to do it:
- Take a clean glass jar or container
- Place whole lemons inside
- Cover them completely with cold water
- Close the lid
- Put the container in the fridge
💡 Change the water every 5–7 days.
🍋 Why This Trick Works
- Water prevents air contact
- No oxygen = no mold growth
- Keeps lemons hydrated, not dried
- Stops bacteria from spreading
- Maintains firmness and juiciness
📌 With this method, lemons can stay fresh 3 to 4 weeks, sometimes even longer.
❗ Very Important Tips
✔ Do NOT wash lemons before storing (wash only before use)
✔ Do NOT store cut lemons this way
✔ For half lemons: wrap tightly and refrigerate separately
✔ If lemon feels slimy → discard immediately
⚠️ Can You Cut Off Mold and Use the Lemon?
❌ No.
Unlike hard cheese, lemons are soft fruits. Mold spreads inside even if you don’t see it.
Eating moldy citrus can cause:
- Stomach problems
- Allergic reactions
- Food poisoning
When in doubt — throw it out.
🌿 Bonus Tip: Freeze Lemons for Long-Term Storage
If you have too many lemons:
- Freeze them whole
- Or slice and freeze
- Or freeze the juice in ice cube trays
Perfect for tea, cooking, and sauces later.
✅ Final Thoughts
The mistake isn’t buying lemons —
it’s how we store them.
With one simple habit change, you can:
- Stop mold completely
- Save money
- Reduce food waste
- Always have fresh lemons ready 🍋
Sometimes, the easiest tricks are the ones nobody tells us.
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