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How long does bottled lemon juice last?

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six months


Then, how do you know if bottled lemon juice is bad?

To tell if your lemon juice is bad you need to check three things: it's appearance, odor and taste. If it's dull or has become darker, discard it. Proceed similarly it it's odor or taste changed noticeably.

Subsequently, question is, does bottled lemon juice need to be refrigerated after opening? Lemon juice has a long shelf life because it is highly acidic, but once you open a container of it, you must refrigerate it to prevent it from spoiling within hours. Unopened canned or bottled lemon juice can stay good for as long as 18 months in the pantry.

Consequently, is lemon juice safe to use after the expiration date on the bottle?

Properly stored, opened lemon juice that has been sold unrefrigerated and contains preservatives will generally stay at best quality for about 12 to 18 months when stored in the refrigerator, although it will usually remain safe to use after that. Is lemon juice safe to use after the "expiration" date on the bottle?

How long can you keep lemon slices in water?

three days

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How do you store lemon juice for a long time?

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How do you store lemon juice without refrigeration?

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Can you use lemon juice past best by date?

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Does lemon juice kill bacteria?

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What happens if you drink bad lemon juice?

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Is it safe to drink juice after the expiration date?

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Does lemon juice break a fast?

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What does bad lemon juice look like?

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Is ReaLemon real lemon juice?

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What happens if you drink unrefrigerated juice?

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What happens if you don't refrigerate lemon juice?

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How much bottled lemon juice is one fresh lemon?

There are 4 to 5 lemons in 1 pound. On average, one lemon has 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in it. One lemon also has 1 tablespoon of lemon zest in it. So if a recipe calls for the juice of 1 lemon you can substitute 2 tablespoons of bottled juice.

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