precautions
Nutritional value
common uses
precautions
1.vitamin C：Each 100g contains about 53mg, which enhances immunity and promotes collagen synthesis.
2.Mineral：Containing potassium, calcium, and magnesium, it helps maintain electrolyte balance.
3.Antioxidant substances：Flavonoids and limonoids may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer potential.
4.low-calorie：About 29 calories per 100 grams, suitable for a healthy diet.
Lemon essential oil
• Cold pressing method: Extracting lemon peel by mechanical pressing, retaining natural aroma.
• Distillation method: Less commonly used, suitable for extracting other citrus essential oils.
• Marination: Lemon preserves, dried lemons, or used to preserve food (such as Moroccan pickled lemons).
2.Main components：Rich in limonene (about 70%), it has antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
3.Application scenarios:
• Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy can invigorate the mind and relieve anxiety.
• Skincare: Diluted for massage (requires base oil), astringent pores, and improves dullness (avoid sun exposure before use).
• Cleaning: Mix with white vinegar and water to make a natural cleaning agent that removes oil stains and odors.
1.Dental Health：Acidity may erode tooth enamel, it is recommended to rinse your mouth after drinking.
2.Stomach discomfort：Patients with excessive stomach acid or ulcers should avoid consuming large amounts on an empty stomach.
3.Light sensitivity：External use of lemon juice and exposure to sunlight may cause skin pigmentation (phototoxic reaction).
Lemon Juice
• It must be diluted with base oil (such as coconut oil, jojoba oil) (recommended concentration 1-2%) to avoid direct contact with the skin or mucous membranes.
• It is photosensitive and should be avoided from UV exposure for 12 hours after use to prevent skin burns or pigmentation.
• Pregnant women, lactating women, and children should consult a professional before use.
2.Juice precautions:
• Commercial fruit juice may contain added sugar or preservatives, it is recommended to check the ingredient list.
• Freshly squeezed fruit juice is prone to oxidation of vitamin C. It is recommended to drink it freshly or store it in a sealed and dark place.
• Beverages：Lemon water, lemon tea, and seasoning for cocktails (such as mojito).
• Cooking：Removing fishy odors and enhancing freshness (paired with seafood and meat), sources of sourness in salad dressings and desserts (lemon pies, mousse).
• Marination：Lemon preserves, dried lemons, or used to preserve food (such as Moroccan pickled lemons).
2.Household use
• Cleaning：Diluting lemon juice can remove scale and oil stains; Mix baking soda to clean the kitchen surface.
• Deodorization：Wiping refrigerators and cutting boards with lemon slices can eliminate odors.
• Skincare：Diluted and applied topically can lighten acne scars (use with caution on sensitive skin); Self made facial mask (be careful, it may irritate the skin).
• Traditional healthcare：Adding lemon to warm water to relieve throat discomfort (non-medical treatment); Hot lemon water promotes digestion.
• Concentrated fruit juice: pasteurized and concentrated for use in beverages, canned goods, and sauces.
• Freeze dried powder: retains flavor, facilitates transportation, widely used in baking and instant beverages.
2.Family use:
• Fresh juicing: freshly squeezed for lemon water, cured meat (softening fibers), or dessert seasoning.
• Storage tips: Freeze fruit juice in an ice tray, or add honey to make lemon honey and refrigerate.
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