Of course, all foods last for a shorter period of time if they are not stored properly.

How to tell if Lemongrass is bad, rotten or spoiled?

Practicing proper hygiene and food safety techniques will help prevent foodborne illness.

Lemongrass will become dry, tough and begin to brown as they age.

There are, of course, certain health risks associated with spoiled foods so always remember to practice food safety and enjoy your foods before their shelf life has expired!

How to store Lemongrass to extend its shelf life?

Store lemongrass tightly wrapped in plastic in the produce drawer of the refrigerator. Do not wash or cut the lemongrass until ready to use.

Some benefits of proper food storage include eating healthier, cutting food costs and helping the environment by avoiding waste.

Interesting facts about Lemongrass:

To use lemongrass, first cut off the dried ends. Carefully make a slit down the entire stalk with a small, sharp knife and then peel away the tough outermost layers before using the rest of the lemongrass.

How long is Lemongrass good for when prepared in a dish?

How long does lemongrass last? That depends. How long do coconuts last? In general, lemongrass will last as long as the quickest expiring food in the prepared dish.

What are our shelf life resources?

In determining how long Lemongrass lasts, our content incorporates research from multiple resources, including the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food & Drug Administration. In addition, we scoured the web for informative articles and reports related to food safety, food storage and the shelf life of Lemongrass.

*An important note about expiration dates...

Although the Lemongrass shelf life information on Eat By Date is generally reliable, please remember that individual cases will vary and that our advice should only be taken as an opinion and not a replacement for your health care professional. Please eat responsibly!