We always have lemons in our pantry. They are an essential citrus fruit for flavoring all our dishes and detoxifying our body. However, if we buy them and store them in the kitchen for a long time, we run the risk of them rotting and having to be thrown away reluctantly. You may not know it, but there are several ways to extend their shelf life and prevent mold from forming. Here are four methods to store lemons for a long time without them rotting or going to waste.
Lemon ice cubes
In ice cube trays
The first method is the ice cube method. This original but really effective trick will prevent your lemons from going to waste and will preserve their freshness for a long time.
Take your lemons, grate the peel and squeeze the juice. Put everything in the ice cube trays. All you have to do is put them in the freezer. Once they are well frozen, take them out of the trays, put them in a silicone insulated bag and put them back in the freezer. You can take them out at any time and use them for any occasion.
With toothpicks
The second method involves using toothpicks. Often we tend to cut the lemon in half and use only one part, while the other half goes back into the fridge. However, the mistake that almost all of us make is to leave that half open. It inevitably loses its freshness and nutritional properties. The smart move: use toothpicks by inserting them between one half of the lemon to catch it. This way it will stay fresh and ready to use for several days!
Lemons in water
