1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
1.1.1 General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
1.5 Side Effects
NA
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal22.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
4.2 Season
Early fall, Summer
All seasons
4.3 Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Magenta, Pink
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
4.10 Origin
Central America, Mexico
China, India
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
NA
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
5.3.2 Other Countries
NA
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
China
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Citrus limon
6.2 Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
7.5 Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
7.11 Generic Group