How long do these limes stay fresh? I want to use them in my gin & tonics, so I wouldn't use 5 lbs too quickly! Will they last awhile in fridge?
1603667
If unprotected in the refrigerator, they will last as long as other fruit. Use Debbie Meyer Green Bags to extend their freshness. We use these bags for all our fruits and veggies and they last much longer.
2087243
Comparative 2 the typical period 4 smaller citris fruit they are thin skinned & didn't last as long as say, a grapefruit or orange because the skin begins to develop soft spots I would estimate 2 weeks very fresh then soft spots started.it may have been longer.i bought them prior 2 holidays then got very busy so they say in fridge at least two weeks & about 20% were unusable w another 20-30% slightly deteriorated.i would think one would have 2 drink a lot of gin & tonics 2 use these limes in 2 weeks, just sayin this is a LOT OF LIMES -about 100 in the bag.
2087244
They'll last a few weeks in the fridge but understand a fridge will dry them out fast as well. Might be better off just buying a fresh lime or two from the grocery store when you need your gin and tonic.....not going to taste the flavor difference whether you get the key limes or use regular limes.
1934700
I keep mine in the refrigerator. They should last a few months that way. They are delicious!
1820868
I believe there should be an expiration date on the package. I would say you could keep them for a while at room temperature. After a week I would put them in the frig. The package is usually eaten up by then though for me. Hope this helps. :)
325295
I bought these for storage and have not used them as yet so can't really say how they are ...berries last a long time and not so long when ground but here is the web site of the growers where you can contact them ; http://palousebrand.com//index.html
2016903
I don't know but these berries are hard and dry and kind of tart or sour, not very sweet; there is no way they are going to go bad, I think they would keep for a really long time. I haven't even tried eating them the way they are, by the way; I re-hydrate them first in water, then put them in the blender with some other fruit.
1549368
Yes, three to four weeks is good, the fresher the better. They say these will keep up to 6 months, but I find the colors can fade so store on a dry, cool, & dark shelf until use.
1622034
I have kept them for 4 months while I make about 20 lbs of sausage every 6 weeks.They still look fine.kept in their original brine.
1147466
Hi - We sent these limes to our son in California, and he enjoyed them. I am assuming that they were indeed key limes because he has eaten them before, and he didn't indicate that they weren't key limes. Hope this helps!
2197087
Hello Penny, I keep these in the freezer and refill my mason jar in my larder every couple of weeks, I am no sure how long they can be kept in the freezer but sometimes I reach into the bag for a quick cold sample on my way out the door. I think they could last in the freezer for months. Hope this helps...
1549224
Like the other poster said, my bottle was in the fridge for at least a year before I started using it, and I had already opened it. It was fine. So long as you keep it refrigerated it will last a very long time. I am guessing the acidity level and the fact that it is concentrated, is what helps keep this fresh.
1117689
I'd say awhile if you keep them sealed in a plastic bag. I had mine for about 2 weeks before our party-didn't open them and they were fresh and tasted good when we opened them.
1934708
I store them on a shelf in the pantry. They come in a reclosable bag with a 'best by' date of 10/14. They won't last long, they're delicious!
1368241
I'm not sure why Amazon asked me to answer this question for you. Maybe they think I'm a Drakes CC expert. From experience, I can tell you that if you're not buying them directly from a supermarket, they will never be as fresh. But, in the few years I've been ordering, only once did I get a box that was stale. Yes, I ate them anyway. Good luck.
2064662
when i ordered mine back in Oct they were pretty fresh i kept them in the freezer for months think i still have 1 left lol
317117
I store these in the freezer and just take out enough for a week or two to keep in the refrigerator in an air-tight container. I've had these for several months and they are still fresh when I use them. I hope this helps. Enjoy!
1535768
I bought some in Vienna Oct 1st, expire date 3/19/14 stored at room temp and they are still just fine. A few years ago I did have a box stored at room temp go several months past expire date and the alcohol disappeared and they tasted like an off fudge, not Mon Cheri at all. Bad enough that I threw them away. All you can buy in Europe now is new batch. Who knows what is for sale here.
1999905
Hi Sean. You know that is an excellent question; I assume you are speaking to shelf life?. I actually do not know the answer to that. When I purchased mine, I used them right away and never looked to see any dates of expiration.