LemonImage copyright jonsay.co.uk The juice of the lemon is popular as an addition to drinks, baking, and many fish dishes. The rind of a lemon is often added to puddings and baked goods to add to the taste. Another popular use of lemons is in marmalades. Both the juice and rind go into the marmalade to make a distinctively sweet and sour tasting preservative. Another use of lemon juice is in finger bowls for removing grease from the hands while eating with them. The lemon juice is a good degreaser and because of the high acidity it is also antibacterial. Many cleaning products contain the juice of lemons. The largest producer of lemons is India followed by Mexico, Argentina and Brazil. Currently around 14 million tonnes are produced each year. Nutritional Information 100g of an average Lemon:-
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