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Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is a refreshing, acidic juice extracted from lemons and widely used in cooking to flavour a variety of dishes and drinks.
🍴 beverages📅 year-round🌍 Lemons originate from Asia but are now grown in many warm regions around the world.
🥗 vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free
🍳 Culinary uses
Lemon juice is used to flavour dishes, prepare drinks, and as a preservative.
🔍 How to choose
Choose lemons with smooth, glossy peel that feel heavy for their size, as these tend to be juicier.
📦 Storage
Store in the refrigerator and use within 1 week.
🔄 Substitutes
Lime juice or vinegar can be used instead of lemon juice.
💚 Health benefits
Lemon juice contains vitamin C, an antioxidant nutrient.
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Lemon juice is the juice of the lemon, one of the most widespread citrus fruits. It is a staple ingredient in cuisines around the world. It is used to flavour soups, sauces, salads, fish, and desserts. In bartending, it forms the basis of many cocktails, including sours, fizzes, and Collins drinks. It helps prevent oxidation in cut fruit and vegetables. One lemon yields approximately 3–4 cl of juice.