Lemon (Citrus limon) is a small evergreen tree of Citrus in Rutaceae. Originally from Southeast Asia, it is now mainly produced in the United States, Italy, Spain and Greece. Mainly used for juicing, sometimes used as cooking seasoning, but basically not as fresh food. Lemon was brought to Europe by Arabs, but it was not recorded in ancient Greek and Roman literature. /kloc-was only planted in Genoa, Italy in the 0/5th century, and 1494 appeared in Azores. Rich in vitamin C, there are many kinds, such as Eureka, Lisbon, lemon and so on.

Nutritional value:

Lemon is one of the most medicinal fruits in the world. It is rich in vitamin C, sugar, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B 1, vitamin B2, nicotinate quinic acid, citric acid, malic acid, hesperidin, naringin, coumarin, high potassium and low sodium.

Citric acid can prevent and eliminate skin pigmentation. It can also prevent colds, stimulate hematopoietic function, and help reduce the risk of various cancers.

Note: Lemons are generally not eaten raw, but processed into drinks or food. Such as lemon juice, lemon sauce, lemon slices, lemon cake, etc. , can play the same drug role, such as improving vision and dark adaptability, reducing fatigue.

Edible value:

Mainly used for juicing, sometimes used as cooking seasoning, but basically not as fresh food. Because lemon is rich in vitamin C, it is considered as the bane of scurvy. lemon

In western cooking, lemon can be used as decoration or raw material. Lemon can replace salt to prevent fruits and vegetables from discoloring. Lemons can be used to flavor soup, vegetables, cakes and ice cream, and can also be used to make jam. Lemon can replace vinegar to flavor beef, pork and fish. It can also be added to tea as a seasoning. Lemons can also be dried or sweetened, and can also be used to flavor sauces and desserts.

Soak in water for drinking: Wash fresh lemon fruit or lemon peel, cut it into 2mm thick slices, put it into a cup to brew cold water directly after removing seeds, and add a proper amount of rock sugar to drink.

Efficacy: promoting qi circulation, resolving phlegm, invigorating stomach, treating stomachache and cough and asthma.

Production of sugar-stained lemons: Wash lemons, slice them, remove seeds, put them into a porcelain jar or bottle with a layer of lemon and a layer of sugar according to the ratio of 1 kg of lemon slices and 2-3 kg of sugar, and drink them one week later (diabetics can use salting in the same way as sugar-stained lemons, and the salt content is 25-30% of the amount of lemon).