How to Store Fresh Lime Juice

Store fresh lime juice properly to preserve its tangy flavor.

Fresh limes, kept at room temperature, will only stay good for about a week. The refrigerator increases this time to 10 to 14 days. If you have more limes than you can use within two weeks, consider juicing them. You can freeze fresh lime juice, which will keep it good for several months. If you prefer to store fresh, unfrozen lime juice in the refrigerator, use or consume it within two to three days.

Things You'll Need

• Airtight refrigerator-safe container

Instructions

1. Place the lime juice into an airtight refrigerator-safe container. Close the container securely to keep out excess air.

2. Put the sealed container of lime juice into the refrigerator.

3. Use the lime juice as soon as possible, or within two to three days at the most. After just a few days, the lime juice will begin to go bad and to lose its vibrant flavor.

Tips & Warnings

• To freeze lime juice, pour it into ice cube trays. Freeze until solid, then remove from the trays. Transfer the frozen lime juice cubes to resealable plastic bags. Seal the bags and put them in your freezer, where you can keep the lime juice for three to four months before its quality declines.

References

• The World's Healthiest Foods: Lemon/Limes
• StillTasty: Lime Juice - Freshly Squeezed
• Garnish Bar: Lime Juice

Resources

• idrink: Drinks Containing Lime Juice