How long do limes last in the fridge?

Unopened, opened, and frozen

The single fridge number above is a planning figure. Most of the questions people actually ask about limes turn on whether the package has been opened, so those windows are listed separately here.

Unopened

3 to 4 weeks in a sealed bag in the crisper; about a week at room temperature

Opened or cut

Cut limes hold 3 to 4 days wrapped tightly; squeezed juice 2 to 3 days

Freezer

About 120 days at best quality. Frozen food stays safe indefinitely at 0°F; the window is about texture and flavour.

How to store it

In a zip bag in the crisper — the bag matters, since dry fridge air shrivels citrus fast. Freeze the juice in ice-cube trays and the zest in a small bag; whole frozen limes turn soft.

How to tell if limes has gone bad

Dates are estimates; these are the checks that actually decide it. When more than one of these is present, throw it out rather than tasting to find out.

• Soft, spongy spots
• White or green mould
• Wrinkled, drying skin
• Brown patches in the flesh

How to use this window

Record when the item entered your kitchen and check it during your regular weekly inventory review.

Well Stockd does not know when this food was harvested, packed, purchased, opened, prepared, or moved between storage locations. Record the relevant opened, prepared, or refrigerated date, follow package directions, keep your refrigerator at 40°F or below, and use the official item listing when food safety is in question.