The lemon is a round or oblong citrus fruit with yellow skin and a tart and acidic flavor. Lemons were introduced to Europe around 200 A.D. But were not extensively cultivated until the 15th Century. The juice and grated rind or lemon zest of a lemon, is used for baking and cooking and the high amount of citric acid with a pH level of 2 or 3, makes it a versatile fruit for both culinary and non-culinary uses.
Culinary Uses
- Lemonade
- Limoncello
- Marinades
- Dressings
- Preservative
- Marmalade
- Flavor Extracts
Non-culinary Uses
- Fermentation
- Deodorizer
- Deodorant
- Aromatherapy
- Insecticide
- Bleaching Agent
- Beauty Treatment
- Wood Treatment
Lemon Varieties
- Armstrong Lemon
- Eureka Lemon
- Lisbon Lemon
- Meyer Lemon
- Monachello Lemon
- Nepali Oblong Lemon
- Ponderosa Lemon
- Rosenberger Lemon
- Sweet Lemon
- Villafranca Lemon
Lemon in 5 Languages
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Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?(1 Answer)
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Haha, good question. Sounds like a good stand up joke.
References
Fast Facts
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Fact:
Scientific or Latin name is Citrus Limon
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High in Vitamin C
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May protect against Rheumatoid Arthritis
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December 15
National Lemon Cupcake Day
