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The lemon, Citrus limon (L.)
Osbeck, is a species of small evergreen tree in
the flowering plant family Rutaceae, native to Asia.
The tree's ellipsoidal yellow fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes
throughout the world, primarily for its juice, which has both culinary and cleaning uses.
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The
pulp and rind (zest) are also used
in cooking and baking. The juice of the lemon is about 5% to 6% citric acid, with a pH of around 2.2, giving it a sour taste.
The distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in drinks
and foods such as lemonade and lemon meringue pie.
Culinary uses
Lemon juice, rind, and zest are used in a wide
variety of foods and drinks. Lemon juice is used to make lemonade, soft drinks, and cocktails. It is used
in marinades for fish,
where its acid neutralizes amines in fish by converting them into nonvolatile ammonium salts, and
meat, where the acid partially hydrolyzes tough collagen
fibers, tenderizing the meat, but
the low pH denatures the proteins, causing them to dry
out when cooked. Lemon juice is frequently used in the United Kingdom to add
to pancakes, especially
on Shrove Tuesday.
Lemon juice is also used as a short-term preservative on certain
foods that tend to oxidize and turn brown after being sliced (enzymatic browning),
such as apples, bananas, and avocados, where its acid denatures the enzymes.
Lemon juice and rind are used to make marmalade, lemon curd and lemon liqueur. Lemon slices and
lemon rind are used as a garnishfor food and drinks. Lemon zest, the grated outer rind of the fruit, is used to add
flavor to baked goods, puddings, rice, and other dishes.
The leaves of the lemon tree are used to make a tea
and for preparing cooked meats and seafoods.
Other uses
Industrial
Lemons were the primary commercial source of citric acid before the
development of fermentation-based processes.[16]
As a cleaning agent
The juice of the lemon may be used for cleaning. A
halved lemon dipped in salt or baking powder is used to brighten copper
cookware. The acid dissolves the tarnish and the abrasives assist the cleaning.
As a sanitary kitchen deodorizer the juice can
deodorize, remove grease, bleach stains, and disinfect; when mixed with baking
soda, it removes stains from plastic food storage containers.[17] The oil of the
lemon's peel also has various uses. It is used as a wood cleaner and polish,
where its solvent property is employed to dissolve old wax, fingerprints, and
grime. Lemon oil and orange oil are also used
as a nontoxic insecticide treatment.
A halved lemon is used as a finger moistener for
those counting large amounts of bills, such as tellers and cashiers.
Medicinal
Lemon oil may be used in aromatherapy. Lemon oil aroma
does not influence the human immune system,[18] but may contribute to relaxation.[19]
Other
One educational science experiment involves
attaching electrodes to a lemon and
using it as a battery to produce
electricity. Although very low power, several lemon batteries can power a
small digital watch.[20] These
experiments also work with other fruits and vegetables.
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