Lemon
Lemon is one of the most popular citrus fruits. It is used almost in all major foods of the world culinary. The fruit, juice, and peel have various medicinal uses. Other than for human consumption, it is also widely used in various beauty products.
Product Specification
| Product Name | Lemon |
| Origin | Assam, northern Burma or China |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Binomial name | Citrus × limon |
| Nutrients | Calories 29 kcal Total Carbohydrates 9g Dietary Fiber 2.8g |
| Minerals | Calcium Iron Magnesium |
| Vitamins | Vitamin B-6 Vitamin C |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Fats | Fat 0.3g |
Uses & Benefits
- Citrus fruits like lemons are rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C is a primary antioxidant that helps protect cells from damaging free radicals.
- Culinary Vitamin C found in lemons may be useful for skin health. Vitamin C helps reduce skin wrinkling, dry skin from ageing, and damage from the sun.
- Culinary Lemons are also said to aid digestion. Drinking lemon water as a laxative may help to prevent constipation.
- Culinary Lemons help prevent kidney stones. The citric acid in lemons may help prevent kidney stones.