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Citrus, Lemons

Lemons

Product Details

Ethylene Producing:
No
Ethylene Sensitive:
No
Kosher:
No

General Usage Ideas

  • Pan-roast trout in brown butter; deglaze with lemon juice; add artichoke hearts, lemon slices, and a touch of cream; simmer.
  • Sauté asparagus, sliced almonds, and lemon zest in hazelnut oil; deglaze with lemon juice; serve with grilled meats.

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Flavor Profile

One of the tartest citrus fruits.

Texture Profile

Citrusy rind with a juicy, pulpy center.

Pairings:

Pair with almonds, artichokes, asparagus, fish, garlic.

Substitution Suggestions:

Limes, grapefruit.

Yield:

6 medium lemons = 1 cup juice

1 medium lemon = 3 tablespoons juice

1 medium lemon = 3 tablespoons zest

92% usable product when cut into wedges

75% usable product when sliced

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup lemons (212g) grams
Calories 60
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
Dietary Fiber 6g21%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 55mg4%
Iron 1mg8%
Potassium 290mg6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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