All About Lemons and Fresh Lemon Juice
“If You Have a Lemon, Make a Lemonade”- Dale Carnegie
Lemons are a citrus fruit known for their distinctive tart and acidic taste. They are a common ingredient in cooking used for their health benefits and as a natural cleaning agent. Lemons are typically small, oval-shaped fruits with bright yellow skin and a juicy, pulpy interior.
Lemons are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia and were introduced to the Mediterranean region by the Arabs in the 10th century. Today, they are grown in many parts of the world, including the United States, Italy, Spain, and South Africa.
One of the most notable characteristics of lemons is their high vitamin C content. One medium-sized lemon contains about 30-40% of the recommended daily vitamin C intake, making it an excellent sourc...