How long does Lime last at room temperature?

Lime lasts 5–10 days at room temperature.

How do you know if Lime has gone bad?

Lime has likely gone bad if you notice brown or yellow patches, mould, hard dry skin; fermented or musty smell; squishy, dried-out, or hollow flesh. When in doubt, throw it out.

How Long Does Lime Last?

Q: How long does Lime last in the fridge?

Lime lasts 3–4 weeks in the refrigerator. Keep limes in a sealed bag in the crisper to retain moisture. Yellowing is normal ripening and does not mean spoilage on its own.

Lime keeps 3–4 weeks in the refrigerator and 5–10 days in the pantry, according to cited USDA/FDA storage references.

2 cited USDA/FDA/FSIS sources
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3–4 weeks

Safe range

5–10 days

Safe range

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Based on USDA/FSIS guidance:

Refrigerate perishable fruit promptly; cut fruit should not sit at room temperature more than 2 hours.

The cited storage data lists 3–4 weeks refrigerated for this food. Source

Discard limes that are mouldy or mushy. Hard, lightweight limes have dried out and give little juice.

How to tell if it's gone bad

Look:Brown or yellow patches, mould, hard dry skin
Smell:Fermented or musty smell
Texture:Squishy, dried-out, or hollow flesh

When in doubt, throw it out. If Lime smells, looks, or feels off — discard it. Food poisoning is not worth the risk.

How to store Lime

Keep Lime protected from heat, moisture, and contamination in the pantry. Use the pantry duration shown above for this food state.
Keep Lime covered in the refrigerator. Use the refrigerator duration shown above for this food state.

Storage tips

Keep limes in a sealed bag in the crisper to retain moisture. Yellowing is normal ripening and does not mean spoilage on its own.

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