Lemon Juice
Fresh lemon juice provides a clean acidity that balances fats and enhances the natural flavors of other ingredients. Unlike bottled alternatives, it contains aromatic oils that add depth to dressings and sauces. Beyond seasoning, it prevents oxidation in cut produce and serves as a natural tenderizer for proteins, making it a functional staple for both savory and sweet dishes.
category
Category
Fruit
all_inclusive
Availability
Year round
science
MW Reference
1
☉
Ruling Planet
Sun
Reference Data
McCance & Widdowson 2021
science
Lemon juice, fresh · 14-277 · PE
Analysis and literature sources
Energy & Proximates
Energy
7.00
kcal
Energy
31.00
kJ
Water
91.40
g
Protein
0.30
g
Fat
—
g
Carbohydrates
1.60
g
of which sugars
1.60
g
of which starch
—
g
Fibre (AOAC)
—
g
Fibre (NSP)
0.10
g
Alcohol
—
g
Fat Breakdown
Total fat
—
g
Saturated
—
g
Monounsaturated
—
g
Polyunsaturated
—
g
Trans
—
g
Omega-3
—
g
Omega-6
—
g
Cholesterol
—
mg
Minerals
Sodium
1.00
mg
Potassium
130.00
mg
Calcium
7.00
mg
Magnesium
7.00
mg
Phosphorus
8.00
mg
Iron
0.100
mg
Copper
0.030
mg
Zinc
0.001
mg
Selenium
1.00
µg
Iodine
—
µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A
2.00
µg
Vitamin D
—
µg
Vitamin E
—
mg
Vitamin C
36.00
mg
Thiamin (B1)
0.030
mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.010
mg
Niacin (B3)
0.100
mg
Vitamin B6
0.050
mg
Vitamin B12
—
µg
Folate
13.00
µg
Recipes
Using Lemon Juice
Spring one-pot roast chicken
⏱100min
£
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Easy
Wild Garlic Pesto
⏱30min
£
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Easy
Spring salmon with minty veg
⏱20min
££
◆
Easy
Honey & mustard chicken thighs with spring veg
⏱50min
£
◆
Easy
Spring green fattoush
⏱50min
£
◆
Easy
Greek roast lamb
⏱120min
££
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Medium
Pancakes
⏱40min
£
◆
Easy
Hot-smoked salmon salad with a chilli lemon dressing
⏱30min
£
◆
Easy
Creamy spring greens rigatoni with lemon, bacon & chilli
⏱30min
£
◆
Easy
Green spinach & lemon risotto with crispy prosciutto
⏱50min
£
◆
Easy
