Lemon
Lemon is a very old domesticated plant that has been cultivated for several millennia in Asia.
Lemon juice is used both for cooking, for preservation, and for the production of citric acid. The juice contains up to 6 % citric acid and is more acidic than vinegar.
Lemon juice has an antioxidant effect which is why you often pour lemon juice over other fruit so that it does not oxidize and turn brown.
Lemon is a very old domesticated plant. It has been cultivated in China and Asia Minor for several millennia.
In 2010, the world production of lemon was 14.2 million tonnes, and lemon was grown on 1 million hectares. The largest producers are India, Mexico, Argentina, China and Brazil.
Facts:
- Greenhouse location: Mountain Forest House
- Danish navn: Citron
- Latin name: Citrus limon
- Family: Rue family
- Natural habitat: Asia