Great uses for lemon

Lemons are now grown on a limited scale in most tropical and subtropical countries. The relatively cold and even climatic zones of the coast of Italy and California are particularly suitable for growing lemons.

Trees are usually planted in orchards. Lemon trees usually bloom throughout the year, and fruits are harvested 6 to 10 times a year. The diameter of the full-size fruit intended for commercial purposes is about 50 mm (2 in). The fruits are usually picked while still green, and after processing, they can be kept for three months or more in storage.

Young lemon trees reach reproductive age as early as the third year after planting, and commercial crops can be expected during the fifth year.The average orchard production per tree is 1500 lemons per year.

Lemons are a fruit that has a high acidity content, so it is generally not eaten as a whole fruit. Instead, lemon is used as a peel, garnish, or juice is used to add flavor to your favorite recipe.

There are 6 evidence-based health benefits of lemon

• Support heart health. Lemon is a good source of vitamin C.

• Aid in weight management. Lemons are often promoted as a weight-loss food, and there are some theories as to why this is.

• Prevent the formation of kidney stones.

• Protection from anemia.

• Reduce the risk of cancer.

• Improve digestive health.

Important by-products of lemon include citric acid, lime citrate, lemon oil, and pectin.

The preparation of oil used in perfumes, soaps and flavoring extract is an important industry in Sicily. Citric acid is used in the manufacture of beverages. Pectin has long been an important material for making fruit jelly. It has also been used in medicine in the treatment of intestinal disorders, as an anti-hemorrhagic, as a plasma dilator, and for other purposes.

There are other uses you may not know about for this citrus fruit

Let's mention:

1. Cleaning material

Lemon juice is used as a liquid detergent as it can dissolve dirt. It also removes grease. It is very useful for cleaning window glass: making your own window cleaner is easy and does not require any special skills or money: just mix vinegar with lemon juice, then add some water and cornstarch. If your cutting boards are greasy soiled, take care of them and keep them completely clean. Chop the lemon and use it with coarse salt. If you want to clean the dishes, add some lemon juice to the dishwasher the next time you wash the glass items. Lemon will also clean shower fittings and faucets. Rub on surface, then rinse all with warm water. Try to make a paste using baking soda and vinegar. Now add some lemon essential oil to the mixture and pour some water and you have a great all-purpose cleanser. You can clean greasy graters by rubbing half a lemon on them.

2. Coating auxiliary material

It is easy to prepare nail polish at home. And again you will need some lemon. Squeeze some lemon juice or use the juice you bought at the store. Next, mix a little olive oil. Your home nail polish is ready! The best ratio is 1:2. Use polish to renovate furniture and leather. Another recipe is to mix lemon juice with vinegar (1:1). This type of polisher is great for cleaning metals such as brass. That's not all you can use lemon for. We advise you to mix lemon juice with baking soda in equal proportions or according to the consistency you want the paste to be. The mixture can be used to remove copper corrosion. You can use it on mineral mixtures too! If you have silver items, try a different recipe. Take half a glass of dry milk powder and mix with 1.5 cups of water. Carefully mix a tablespoon of juice as well. Leave the silver in the mixture for a few hours or overnight. Rinse and dry the items thoroughly. If the silver is severely corroded, apply some lemon juice directly to the silverware first and then polish it with a clean, soft cloth.

3. Good for cooking

Lemons have been used in the kitchens of the world for thousands of years. We use this citrus to cut grease. We love its flavor and taste too., lemon makes the flesh tender and soft. Thanks to its acidity, pickles containing lemon taste delicious and lemon helps us to make fish and meat taste irresistible.

Lemon is added to desserts and salads. It is one of the fruits that can be used in smoothies and drinks. One of the most popular recipes is the addition of various herbs and some olive oil to lemon juice. And the taste of the mixture becomes pleasant when eaten in vegetable salads. If you need sour cream, add some lemon to regular cream. To make the curd yourself, do the same trick by adding a spoonful of lemon juice to the fresh milk. Another great idea you might like is to add a spoonful of lemon juice to cooked rice. This way you will prevent the grains from sticking.

4. Get rid of stains

Spots hate lemon! Use lemon to remove stains from different surfaces. You can successfully get rid of even old stains if you add some other ingredient to the lemon. For example, your toilet bowl will become shiny if you treat stains by placing half a cup of borax mixed with half a cup of lemon juice on it. Leave the mixture for some time. Then rub the stains. If you have rust stains on the marble, you can remove them with lemon as well. In this case, use baking soda instead of borax as the former is not harsh. It can be used to wash clothes contaminated with fat by mixing lemon juice with vinegar and using the mixture to degrease. Salt paste and lemon juice can help you get rid of mildew. Food stains on the skin as well as stains on your pet's fur will disappear if you rub lemon juice on them.

5. Use it for hair

If you suffer from dandruff, we suggest you try lemon juice. It is very good for hair. Rub two tablespoons of lemon juice into your scalp first. Leave it on your hair for a minute or two and then rinse with warm water. The problem is not solved yet? Then, if necessary, repeat the procedure the next time you wash your hair. Do this regularly and don't forget that lemon lightens hair. Don't be surprised to see that your hair color has changed slightly. If a light color is what you really want, use lemon juice every time you wash your hair. Remember to add a little coconut oil to prevent your hair and scalp from drying out.