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About the ingredient lemon. Including 1,570 recipes with lemon, nutrition data, and where to find it.

 

What is lemon?

The average lemon contains approximately 3 tablespoons of juice. Allowing lemons to come to room temperature before squeezing (or heating briefly in a microwave) makes the juice easier to extract. Lemons left unrefrigerated for long periods of time are susceptible to mold.

Lemon juice, rind, and zest are used in a wide variety of culinary applications:

Lemon juice is used to make lemonade, in soft drinks, and as a marinade for both 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.

  • Lemon juice is also used as a short-term preservative on certain foods that tend to oxidize and turn brown after being sliced, such as apples, bananas and avocados, where its acid denatures the enzymes which cause browning and degradation. Lemon juice and rind are used to make marmalade and lemon liqueur.

  • Lemon slices and lemon rind are used a garnish for both food and drinks.

  • Lemon zest, the grated rind of the fruit, is used to add flavor to baked goods, puddings, rice and other dishes.

  • Pickled lemons are a Moroccan delicacy.

Lemon can be used for a number of other applications, see the following articles:

The Power of Lemons

and

When life gives you lemons

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (244g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 61Calories from Fat 0
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.1g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 5.9
Protein 0.9g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 187%
Calcium 2% Iron 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Lemon is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Lemon is a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does lemon weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup 244 grams
1 fl oz 30 grams
1 lemon yields 47 grams
1 wedge yields 5 grams

Fruits and Fruit Juices

In Chinese:柠檬
British (UK) term:
en français:citron
en español:limón

Recipes using lemon

There are 1570 recipes that contain this ingredient.

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Ozne Haman (Hamantaschen)

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Asian Salad Nicoise

Asian Salad Nicoise

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This Nicoise Salad is a beautiful play off its French counterpart. It keeps the traditional string beans, potatoes, boiled eggs and tuna, but it adds an Asian inspired dressing that elevates this salad to the next level. By changing the usual white potatoes to sweet potatoes, it becomes a healthier version of the recipe. Sweet potatoes provide more vitamins and minerals than regular potatoes and they have fewer calories. Add in the Omega-3 benefits in the tuna, the protein of the eggs, and fibre-packed beans, and you have got a power packed lunch that tastes like a million dollars. This recipe will certainly be singing to your taste buds tuna.

Buffalo Chicken Wings #4

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Ginger Broccoli Soup

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Spicy, Tasty Chicken Tandoori

Spicy, Tasty Chicken Tandoori

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Chicken tandoori is basically a snack which can be eaten in the evening or at night. Chicken marinated in tandoori masala, grilled in the oven is a super tasty, mouthwatering dish. Try it now.

Spicy Blueberry Citrus Marmalade

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Guacamole with Yoghurt

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An extra creamy rendition of guacamole with a touch of yoghurt for a bit of extra tang.

Grilled Chicken Breast

Grilled Chicken Breast

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Super easy to make, and it tasted delicious. Roasted some potatoes, bell peppers and onions as the side dish. Very good!

Hummus Me Tahini

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Homemade Goat Cheese Goodness

Homemade Goat Cheese Goodness

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This is so easy to make you won’t believe it. This is coming from me who could ruin the easiest of recipes.

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Glace' Baklava

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Almost Whole Wheat Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Almost Whole Wheat Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

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Real Apple Pancakes

Real Apple Pancakes

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Easy and Yummy Gazpacho

Easy & Yummy Gazpacho

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Pears Poached in Red Wine

Pears Poached in Red Wine

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Hummus Marinade

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