Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
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Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.30 g15.70 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
2.50 g15.70 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.10 g1.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.120.06
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.07 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.79 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg0.00 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.00 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg0.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg0.00 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
5.10 mg0.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.30 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg138.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg1.90 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg20.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
8.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.06 mg1.00 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
16.00 mg15.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.03 mg0.00 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.00 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
63.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
-0.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
88.98 g79.50 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
-69.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcal-
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal0.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal150.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal82.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal105.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal-
49
420
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Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal-
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sour
Sour, Sweet
Origin
China, India
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Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
5.5-6.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Humid
Facts
Facts about
- 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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
Mexico
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
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Rambota
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Citrus
Nephelium
Species
C. limon
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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