Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Unknown
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
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)
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.70 g9.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
15.70 g2.50 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.00 g1.10 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.060.12
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.79 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg0.19 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg53.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg0.15 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
0.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
0.00 mg5.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg138.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.90 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
20.00 mg26.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg8.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
1.00 mg0.06 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
15.00 mg16.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.00 mg0.03 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.00 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg26.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
0.00 mg63.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
79.50 g88.98 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 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA29.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
0.00 kcal22.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal267.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
82.00 kcal21.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
105.00 kcal22.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA285.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
All seasons
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Seedless Variety
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sour
Origin
Unknown
China, India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Hot, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- 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.
- 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.
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
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Citrus limon
Synonym
Rambota
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Citrus
Species
N. lappaceum
C. limon
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit