Tips for Storing Citrus Fruit
Storing citrus fruit actually depends on the specific type of citrus you have. Â Lemons, oranges, limes, and grapefruit can be stored at room temperature for about a week. To store citrus fruit longer, store in the refrigerator in a perforated plastic bag.
Fragile citrus fruit such a mandarin oranges or tangerines should be stored in a cool location. Storing them in the cold will damage the fruit.
Citrus and Ethylene:
Most citrus has a low or very low rate of ethylene production. This means citrus can be stored with foods that are sensitive to the gas. However most citrus fruits have a medium sensitivity to ethylene and exposure can cause them to mold faster.
Storage Times:
Store citrus at room temperature for 5 to 7 days.
In the refrigerator, hardier citrus (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit) can be stored for 2 to 3 weeks.
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Thank you. Your article is short and to the point. It makes this task very simple. The information is very helpful for me because I normally end up throwing away my lemons, limes, and oranges. This is because I have kept them in the refrigerator for too long, then, sometimes move them to a counter. This causes them to go bad quickly and harden like rocks. Thank you so very much for educating me on the storage of fresh citrus fruits.