It's All About Nutrition! » Vitamin C http://jeannecacciasilva.com Presented by Jeanne Caccia-Silva MS, RD, LDN Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:59:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 There are Two Different Types of Lemons http://jeannecacciasilva.com/2009/04/there-are-two-different-types-of-lemons/ http://jeannecacciasilva.com/2009/04/there-are-two-different-types-of-lemons/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:42:57 +0000 Jeanne http://jeannecacciasilva.com/?p=951 There are Two Different Types of Lemons The lemon originated in China and was a favorite of the Chinese Emperors in the form of lemonade. Catholic Missionaries brought lemons to the United States where they were planted in Arizona and California? Today those 2 states produce virtually all of the lemons consumed in the United States as well as about one-third of those used throughout the world. Lemons are used in many ways including as flavoring in the food we eat, as a garnish, and for household purposes. Lemon Nutrition Serving size 1/2 cup, sectioned, peeled (106g) Calories 30 Calories from Fat 5g Amounts Per Serving % Daily Value Total Fat 0g 0% Sodium 5mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 10g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Sugars 3g Protein 1g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 90% Calcium 2% Iron 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Selecting Lemons: Lemons should be firm and have a bright yellow color. Avoid soft, shriveled lemons with spots. The best lemons will be fine textured and heavy for their size. Thin skinned fruit tends to have more juice, while fruit that has a greenish cast is likely to be more acidic. One medium lemon has about 3 tablespoons of juice and 3 tablespoons of grated peel. Storing Lemons: You may store lemons at room temperature for about two weeks. They will keep for up to six weeks in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Use lemons as quickly as possible after cutting. Lemon Varieties: There are two different types of lemons — acid and sweet. The most common acid varieties include Eurekas and Lisbons. The acidic type is grown commercially and the sweet types are grown mainly by home gardeners. The trees bloom continuously all year and can produce up to 500 or 600 lemons a year.


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There are Two Different Types of Lemons

The lemon originated in China and was a favorite of the Chinese Emperors in the form of lemonade. Catholic Missionaries brought lemons to the United States where they were planted in Arizona and California? Today those 2 states produce virtually all of the lemons consumed in the United States as well as about one-third of those used throughout the world. Lemons are used in many ways including as flavoring in the food we eat, as a garnish, and for household purposes.

Lemon Nutrition

Serving size 1/2 cup, sectioned, peeled (106g)
Calories 30
Calories from Fat 5g Amounts Per Serving % Daily Value
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Sugars 3g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 90%
Calcium 2%
Iron 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Selecting Lemons:

Lemons should be firm and have a bright yellow color. Avoid soft, shriveled lemons with spots. The best lemons will be fine textured and heavy for their size. Thin skinned fruit tends to have more juice, while fruit that has a greenish cast is likely to be more acidic. One medium lemon has about 3 tablespoons of juice and 3 tablespoons of grated peel.

Storing Lemons:

You may store lemons at room temperature for about two weeks. They will keep for up to six weeks in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Use lemons as quickly as possible after cutting.

Lemon Varieties:

There are two different types of lemons — acid and sweet. The most common acid varieties include Eurekas and Lisbons. The acidic type is grown commercially and the sweet types are grown mainly by home gardeners. The trees bloom continuously all year and can produce up to 500 or 600 lemons a year.



Sources: FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov

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