Lemon

Lemon

The lemon is a citrus fruit highly valued in cooking for its acidic and refreshing flavor, which adds a distinctive touch to a wide variety of recipes, from marinades and dressings to desserts and beverages. Its juice, zest, and peel are versatile ingredients that enhance flavors, balance preparations, and add freshness.

This fruit originally comes from Southeast Asia and is currently cultivated in temperate and subtropical climates around the world, being especially common in Mediterranean and Latin American countries.

Lemon is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and natural antibacterial compounds, which not only improves the flavor of dishes but also offers health benefits, such as strengthening the immune system and aiding digestion.

In the Hispanic American culinary context, the lemon can have different names depending on the country: limón amarillo or simply limón when referring to the traditional yellow variety. In some countries like Mexico and parts of Central America, it is also called limón persa or limón criollo to differentiate it from the lima (lime), which is usually smaller and has a somewhat different flavor.