If you’re one of the growing number of people who are picking health-conscious, tasty beverages over more traditional, sugary soft drinks, you’ll either have already discovered fruit-infused water or be eager to try out a delicious, refreshing alternative to soda or juice. Packed with flavour and suitable for anything from al fresco dining through to lunch boxes, an alternative to juice at the breakfast table or as a delightful grown-up soft drink, it’s time to wake up to the possibilities which fruit-infused water can bring.
Over time, fruit-infused water will go bad, but it will last longer when stored in the refrigerator. If you leave it out at room temperature, it’s best to consume it within four hours. But, if you’re storing it in the refrigerator, it will stay fresh for about three days.
Plenty of flavour combinations
Almost any combination of fruit can work well, depending on your personal preferences. Citrus fruits are always a popular choice – if you’re going to leave them to infuse for a longer period of time, make sure the skins are removed to prevent bitterness from developing. Other combinations include berries (strawberries and blueberries are always popular options) and herbs: basil and mint are often the preferred choices, but there’s no reason why you can’t also use sage or rosemary for a sharper, more astringent flavour. Vegetables also make great additions to infused water; cucumber is always a favourite. Generally the ingredients need to be soft and fairly malleable in order to release their flavour easily. Why not try cucumber and lemon, or orange with clementine?
Why opt for fruit-infused water?
Aside from the obvious fact that it tastes absolutely fantastic and can be customised to your individual tastes, fruit-infused water has a number of other benefits. Virtually calorie free, it’s suitable for anyone that wants to watch their sugar intake without compromising on the flavour of their beverages. Because infused water is naturally low in sugar, it’s much kinder to teeth than fruit juice or soda. Particularly when it comes to drinking options for children, a fruit-infused water can be a great choice. Infused water makes hydration easy, as its fresh taste is highly palatable.
How Long Does Fruit Infused Water Last
FAQ
How long can fruit-infused water sit?
How do you preserve fruit-infused water?
How do you increase the shelf life of fruit-infused water?
How many times can you reuse fruit in infused water?
Does fruit infused water go bad?
By the time you should change the fruit the fruit-infused water will have gone bad. Fruit in water will last 1 to 2 weeks at room temperature regardless of if you swap the fruit out or not. The reason is that the part of fruit infused water that goes bad is the fruit juice. But, the fruit juice stays in the water even after you take the fruit out.
Is it safe to drink water after eating jackfruit?
Drinking water after eating jack fruit can affect the stomach’s pH and slow the digestion, since water dilutes digestive acids and enzyme activity. So, it may provoke diarrhea.
Can fruit infused water make you sick?
On the whole, fruit infused water can make you sick if it has spoiled. Fruit-infused water will last for around 1 month in the fridge before you should check to see that it isn’t spoiled. Also, if you keep fruit-infused water in your cupboard or fridge it will last 1 to 2 weeks before it can make you sick.
Can you leave fruit in infused water?
Leaving fruit in fruit-infused water is easier than removing the fruit after it has infused, and has the added bonus of giving you something delicious and healthy to snack on. However, I’m interested in how long fruit can be left to infuse in water before you change it out. Generally, you won’t need to change the fruit in water.