Lemon

Lemon season

Lemon is a fruit that ripens in winter but is sold year-round.

Nutritional value of lemons

The tonic properties of lemons are due to the fruit's high vitamin C content (52 milligrammes per 100 grammes). Lemons also contain a wide variety of minerals and trace elements. They contain flavonoids which give them their yellow colour. Lemons are acidic and therefore bactericide.

Lemon varieties

Contrary to popular belief, the limes are not a variety of lemon. Lemon varieties include the Villafranca and the Santa Teresa.

Making lemon juice

To get a larger quantity of juice, roll the lemon under your palm before cutting or squeezing it, to extract a juice that is a perfect accompaniment for salad dressed with olive oil.