How long will this last?
28
days when stored properly
Refrigerator
Storage location
45–50°F
Temperature
Moderate
Humidity
Pro tip
Store in a sealed bag or airtight container in the refrigerator. Whole lemons last up to 4 weeks refrigerated. Once cut, wrap tightly in plastic and use within a week. Bring to room temperature before juicing for more yield. Microwave for 10–15 seconds to maximize juice extraction.
About
Lemons are the kitchen's brightest tool — a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end of cooking can transform an entire dish, waking up flavors and adding brightness you didn't know was missing. You can zest the peel for an even more intense hit of citrus flavor in baking and dressings. Keep a bag in your fridge and you'll reach for them constantly: in water, over fish, in dressings, in cocktails.
Flavor & Uses
Taste and Uses
Flavor
tartbrightacidiccitrusyfloral
Best for
cooking aciddressingsmarinadesbakingcocktailslemonadewater infusionseafood
Seasonality
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Fun Fact
Lemons don't occur in the wild — they're an ancient hybrid of the citron and sour orange (or possibly bitter orange), first cultivated in northeastern India or northern Burma thousands of years ago.
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