Lime Juice

Fresh-squeezed lime juice keeps 5-7 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage. Bottled lime juice lasts months unopened; refrigerate after opening.

High in vitamin C; fresh lime juice is more nutritious than bottled

Roll limes firmly on the counter before juicing to release more juice

One medium lime yields about 2 tablespoons of juice

Add lime juice at the end of cooking to preserve its bright, fresh flavor

Zest the lime before juicing if you need both zest and juice

Room temperature limes yield more juice than cold ones

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Using bottled lime juice in fresh applications like cocktails or ceviche where fresh-squeezed is essential

Adding lime juice too early when cooking, which can turn bitter or lose brightness

Substituting lemon juice 1:1 without adjusting for lime's slightly different flavor profile

Storing fresh lime juice in a non-airtight container, causing rapid oxidation and flavor loss