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Lemons
Lemons are versatile kitchen tools used for more than just juice. Freshly squeezed juice provides a clean acidity that balances fats, while zest carries aromatic oils for depth. Serving wedges alongside seafood or rich dishes allows for a final, bright adjustment at the table. Lemons also serve functional roles, like tenderizing proteins or preventing sliced fruit from browning.
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Category
Fruit
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UK Season
Dec – May
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MW Reference
1
☉
Ruling Planet
Sun
Reference Data
McCance & Widdowson 2021
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Lemons, whole, without pips · 14-128 · FA
Includes peel but no pips. Analysis and literature sources
Energy & Proximates
Energy
19.00
kcal
Energy
79.00
kJ
Water
86.30
g
Protein
1.00
g
Fat
0.30
g
Carbohydrates
3.20
g
of which sugars
3.20
g
of which starch
—
g
Fibre (AOAC)
—
g
Fibre (NSP)
—
g
Alcohol
—
g
Fat Breakdown
Total fat
0.30
g
Saturated
0.10
g
Monounsaturated
—
g
Polyunsaturated
0.10
g
Trans
—
g
Omega-3
—
g
Omega-6
—
g
Cholesterol
—
mg
Minerals
Sodium
5.00
mg
Potassium
150.00
mg
Calcium
85.00
mg
Magnesium
12.00
mg
Phosphorus
18.00
mg
Iron
0.500
mg
Copper
0.260
mg
Zinc
0.100
mg
Selenium
1.00
µg
Iodine
—
µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A
3.00
µg
Vitamin D
—
µg
Vitamin E
—
mg
Vitamin C
58.00
mg
Thiamin (B1)
0.050
mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.040
mg
Niacin (B3)
0.200
mg
Vitamin B6
0.110
mg
Vitamin B12
—
µg
Folate
—
µg
Recipes
Using Lemons
Smoked trout, roasted beetroots and watercress on rye
⏱840min
££
◆◆◆
Hard
Pancakes
⏱40min
£
◆
Easy
Pasta with hazelnut pesto and asparagus
⏱60min
£
◆
Easy
Braised halibut with scallops and roasted potatoes
⏱90min
££
◆
Easy