The lemon It is a citrus fruit, characterized by a strong acid taste, has a spherical shape and is covered by a thick, smooth shell, of an intense green color, its interior is yellow, there the juice is distributed inside small vesicles that they are grouped forming segments similar to those of oranges.
This fruit is originally from China, from there it went to Iran, being the Arabs who introduced it to the Mediterranean countries from where it was later brought to America. Currently the main producing country of this fruit is Mexico.
Nutrients present in lemon
This fruit is rich in water and fiber, contains high concentrations of citric acid and vitamin C, in addition to this it also contains potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, vitamin E, folic acid and B complex vitamins.
Lemon has a powerful antioxidant effect
Its high content of vitamin C makes the lemon have a powerful antioxidant effect, being able to eliminate free radicals, substances related to aging, it also favors the processes of tissue regeneration and wound healing.
Another benefit of its citric acid and vitamin C content is that it makes it effective in fighting viral infectious processes, also helping to reduce cold symptoms. Its antiseptic effect is carried out mainly on germs that affect the throat, pharynx and digestive tract.
The lemon also has an astringent power at the intestinal level, which co-invests it in a food that helps to combat episodes of diarrhea. It is also capable of stabilizing the pH or acidity of the stomach thanks to the acidity buffering effect of citric acid when passing to its citrate ion, this has led many people to mistakenly think that lemon is alkaline.
Lemon has several uses in the kitchen
Lemon is most commonly consumed in juice, the most popular being lemonade, it can also be mixed with other fruits to enhance the flavor of beverages.
Lemon is also part of several cocktails made with alcoholic beverages such as sangria, cuba libre and mojito among many others.
In the case of salads, lemon is used as a dressing, especially in Arabic cuisine, and is also a substitute for vinegar in vinaigrettes. It is also widely used in dishes made with fish and seafood.
In confectionery, the lemon peel is widely used to give aroma and flavor to various sweets and cakes, lemon juice is used to prepare delicious desserts such as Lemon Pie, it is even used to make jams and jellies.
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