Lemon, loose

The Lamas lemon has a medium-thick yellow peel, which is even and shiny. This type of lemon is softer and juicier than other varieties. It is the most common citrus fruit. Its taste is tart and sour. It can be used in many ways to flavour our food and drinks. Lemon stimulates digestion and strengthens the stomach. Since it is rich in vitamin C, it helps prevent colds.

What are Meyer lemons? Meyer lemons are thought to be a cross between a regular lemon and a mandarin orange. The fruit is about the size of a lemon, sometimes a bit smaller, with a smooth, deep-yellow rind. When ripe, the thin rind may have an almost orange hue. Its flesh and juice are sweeter than a regular lemon and can be used raw or cooked. Because the rind is thin and there is no thick, bitter pith, the entire lemon (minus the seeds) can be used.

Meyer lemons have a similar flavour to regular lemons, but with a sweeter, more floral taste. They have a milder acidity and a thin rind, and lack the typical lemon's sharp, bitter character. The flavour can be described as somewhere between a sour lemon and a juicy orange. When ripe, they have a citrusy, spicy aroma.

Interesting facts

A citrus fruit that originates from India and bears fruit all year round, which is also a spice. Due to its sour taste, we do not consume it on its own, but we use its peel, fruit flesh and juice for many things. It is one of the most important sources of vitamin C for the human body and one of the most versatile fruits.

Use

Wash and dry the lemon before use. You can use the peel by grating it with a Microplane grater, or carefully peel it with a sharp knife or peeler. Meyer lemon peel is much thinner than regular lemon peel, so peel it carefully so as not to puncture the fruit. The fruit can be cut in half, juiced, chopped and used for chutney or salad, or sliced and used for baking or savoury dishes.

Meyer lemons can often be used instead of lemons for a sweeter result, or instead of oranges for a dish with a bit of a sour tang.

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Use

Instead of vinegar, we can use lemon juice to acidify some of our salads, and we can use it effectively for cold marinating of meat and fish. Its grated peel is used for flavouring fillings, and its juice is used for flavouring tea, fruit soups, drinks, sauces, cold platters, fish and other meat dishes.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place, between 10-12 °C.

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