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How small can the jar be?

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There are really no size limitations, it just depends on how much you make. Or, if you want to divide it into more jars to give to friends or family members.

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How long will the lemon juice keep using the "old fashioned method"? Does it need to be refrigerated before you open it?

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Once you are ready to preserve the lemon juice, place it in the refrigerator. You can always use it and put it back for re-use. The lemon juice will last a couple of months, if kept in a cool, dark place, especially refrigerated. This method was once used on ship travel to preserve lemon juice in the 1800s.

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Does freezing it change the nutritional value of lemon juice?

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No, freezing lemon juice shouldn't alter the nutritional value in any significant way.

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Can boiling lemon juice help to preserve it longer?

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No, it will only rot as lemon juice is acidic. Just keep it in your freezer for as long as you need.

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I canned my lemon juice and after 8 months it is turning a brown color, why?

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The browning is probably the result of oxidation of the natural sugars in the juice by the air left in the jar. This does not make it unsafe, although checking for other signs of spoilage such as foul smell, mold, or bad taste is advisable.

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If I want to store fresh lemon juice in the fridge, how can I preserve it?

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You can preserve it by keeping the juice in a closed pitcher or sealed jar and leaving it in a spaced area in the fridge.

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Is there a preservative I can use to preserve lemon juice?

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Yes, you can use cream of tartar. Try using 1 teaspoon cream of tartar per 1 liter of juice. I usually add the cream of tartar and zap it in the microwave for one minute.

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Can I store lemon juice without heating it?

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Yes, you can. Just freeze in an ice cube tray, then consolidate the frozen cubes into a resealable container. Then you keep frozen. To thaw, place in the refrigerator inside a container, then use when liquid again. Or, add cubes direct to meals being cooked.

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