How and where to store lemon correctly?

The method and nuances of storing lemon depend on the degree of ripeness of the fruit. If the citrus is not ripe, then you should not put it in the refrigerator, and lemons with the first signs of decay cannot be stored. The softness of the fruit may indicate improper storage or rotting inside the fruit, so you should not store such lemons either.

Lemon storage rules and main nuances:

• ripe lemons in the refrigerator are best kept wrapped in paper or newspaper;
• store lemons in the refrigerator in the fruit compartment;
• it is not recommended to put lemons in plastic bags (condensation and lack of oxygen will be the main reasons for the onset of the decay process);
• you can extend the shelf life of lemons using parchment (the fruits must be wrapped in paper and placed in the refrigerator);
• vegetable oil will help to keep lemons fresh (most often this technique is used if there are a lot of lemons and you need to keep them for as long as possible);
• you can store lemons on the balcony in a box (it is important to choose the coolest place and exclude sunlight);
• if there are a lot of lemons and it is planned to store them on the balcony, then it is better to sprinkle the fruits with sand (the sand retains the necessary moisture level well and prevents not only fruit rotting, but also their drying);
• you can save lemons in sugar not only in sliced, but also in whole form (the fruits are placed in a glass jar and abundantly covered with sugar, after which the container is closed with a lid or paper, and then placed in the refrigerator);
• lemons can be stored in water (whole or chopped fruits are filled with water and then placed in the refrigerator);
• under the influence of boiling water, the lemon loses its beneficial properties, therefore, before storing the fruit, you should not subject the fruit to heat treatments;
• you do not need to wash lemons before storage (this rule applies to all fruits, including citrus);
• a cut lemon can be preserved for a long time with one drop of vinegar (vinegar must be dripped on a saucer, and then place the lemon cut down, it is better to put the blank in the refrigerator);
• a special device called “lemongrass” is ideal for storing lemon (you can store a lemon in such a container as a whole and in a cut state);
• if the lemon is intended for cooking fish or meat dishes, as well as salads, then pour its slices for long-term storage in salt (the salt should be as large as possible, otherwise the dish may be salted);
• if the lemon is peeled from the zest, then it is better to store it in honey or sugar (you can use containers, jars or ordinary bowls as a container).

There are many ways to preserve sliced ​​lemons. For example, if you put pieces of fruit on a plate and then cover them with a glass, then for a long time the fruits will remain juicy and fresh. It is better to wrap the glass to the plate with cling film to exclude excess air from entering. Lemons are well stored in cut form in any container with tight lids, so there will be no difficulties in selecting a container.

How much and at what temperature to store lemon

The optimal storage temperature for lemons is from +6 to +8 degrees. This mode is usually installed in the refrigerator compartment on the lower shelves or in the fruit storage compartments. Ripe lemons at this temperature can retain their freshness for several months.

For a long time, lemons can be stored not only in the refrigerator, but also in any cool place where the temperature does not exceed +8 degrees. If the fruit is planned to be stored on the balcony, then each of them should be pre-wrapped with tissue or parchment paper.

At room temperature, lemons can be stored for 14-16 days. An important nuance in this case is the creation of the most favorable conditions: a dark place, a cool regime and the absence of direct sunlight.

Do not store lemons at low temperatures.… This fruit grows in warm climates, so it quickly deteriorates when exposed to cold. Frozen lemon breaks its taste and becomes soft. It is useless to store such citrus.

If the lemon is not planned to be consumed in the coming months, then it can be frozen. Pre-cut the fruit into pieces and place in a bag or container. There is no need to freeze lemons. These fruits have a long shelf life, so they can only be frozen if absolutely necessary.