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How to store your lemons, keep them fresh for longer

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A squeeze of lemon is as good as a pinch of salt in bringing out the flavour of almost any food. Not only will lemons make your food more tantalizing but the juice contains citric acid which helps in breaking down, fats, carbohydrates and proteins in the body. Who wouldn't love that?

Although lemons are more acidic than most fruits, they still go bad and lose their flavour and juice after some time. When you notice your lemons start to have dark spots and shrivel, it means they are dehydrated and exceeded their shelf life.

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