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Citron

What is Citron?

Citron is a citrus fruit used for the fragrance or zest of its flavedo. [1]



History

From ancient through medieval times, the citron was used mainly for medical purposes: to combat seasickness, pulmonary troubles, intestinal ailments, and other disorders. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Citron


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Citron".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Citron - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Citron Peels

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  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJuly 14, 2011 @ 5:40 PM

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