2007-03-13 04:16:47 · 6 answers · asked by wings 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
A fresh lemon is firm, with glossy rind. It has a very pleasant citrusy aroma. If it's dried up or shriveled, toss it. If you aren't sure, cut it in half. If the flesh is tender and it still smells good, it's probably okay to use. It really depends on what you're going to use it for. If it's the juice you want, or if you need attractive lemon slices for ice tea or desserts. I sometimes save the lemon slices you get in restaurants, but they have to be used within a day or two because they get mushy. Sometimes the juice is still good, even if the lemon looks a little shopworn. Use your judgment and your sniffer. Good luck!
2007-03-13 04:31:14 · answer #1 · answered by gldjns 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a lemon will lose its firmness and become soggy. I have some limes in the fridge that have lost their dark green color this could also be an indication.
2007-03-13 11:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it has green mouldy patches on the skin or the flesh inside had gone dark and dry.
2007-03-13 11:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by ginatec2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you haven't cut into it yet, squeeze it to see if it is very soft. When you cut into it, the flesh should be light in color and "healthy looking", if it is brownish then it is not good. when in doubt, squeeze a little onto a spoon and taste it. it won't kill you :)
2007-03-13 11:21:42 · answer #4 · answered by jac h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe when it's too dried up to squeeze anything out of it or when it's moldy
2007-03-13 11:19:59 · answer #5 · answered by nobody 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when it's dried or changed color or has mould on it or smells not good.
2007-03-13 11:23:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋