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Lemons

What are Lemons?

Lemons are fruits that grow on lemon trees. They are considered a hybrid mixture of citrus and limon. [1]


History

The exact origin of the lemon has remained a mystery, though it is widely presumed that lemons are wildly grown in both India and China. In South and South East Asia, it was known for its antiseptic properties and it was used as antidote for various poisons. The lemon was later introduced to Iraq and Egypt around 700 A.D originated in medieval Egypt. It was distributed widely throughout the Arab world and the Mediterranean region between 1000 A.D. to 1150 A.D. At this time, the lemon was first recorded in literatures to a tenth century Arabic treatise on farming and was used as an ornamental plant in early Islamic gardens. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Lemons


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Lemons".
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. Lemon -Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Freeze Dried Whole Lemon
Fresh Lemon
Granulated Lemon Peel
Lemon
Lemon Peel
Lemon Peels
Lemon Powder
Whole Dried Lemons

Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Dash

  • Natural
  • 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

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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