How to store yuzu
Best place: the fridge. USDA gives yuzu a fridge time (5 to 7 days, from purchase) and no pantry time, so it belongs in the fridge as soon as you get home. The freezer gives Keeps indefinitely.
No guideline
5 to 7 days
from purchase
Store fresh yuzu wrapped in plastic in your refrigerator.
Keeps indefinitely
best quality within
For long term storage of leftovers, freeze the juice and zest.
USDA notes for yuzu
- Store fresh yuzu wrapped in plastic in your refrigerator.
- For long term storage of leftovers, freeze the juice and zest.
How to tell yuzu has gone bad
General signs for beverages, the group USDA lists yuzu under.
- Fizzy drinks that have gone flat or taste metallic
- Sour or curdled smell from opened juice or milk alternatives
- Cloudiness or separation that will not shake back together
- Cork pushed slightly out or wine that smells like vinegar
- Mould ring forming at the neck of a bottle or carton
More on beverages. The times above are quality guidelines, not safety limits; food that shows these signs goes out regardless of the date.
Storage habits that make the difference
Refrigerate opened juice, milk alternatives and any dairy-based drinks, and use them within about a week. Store unopened cans and bottles upright in a cool, dark spot away from direct sunlight. Keep coffee and tea in airtight containers away from heat and moisture to preserve flavour longer.
How to store other beverages
Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset (public domain). How we decode the data.