Lemon is a fruit of the family Rutaceae, with a sour taste, the peel contains essential oils. Lemon is also a good ingredient in some oriental medicine for health care. Lemon trees are grown everywhere in the country, giving a very high yield. Let’s learn more about the characteristics, functions and uses of lemon with Zicxa Vietnam in the article below.
Lemons are up to 89% water and a large amount of Vitamin C
- Lemon peel: The outer green peel contains a large amount of essential oils. Every 3,000 to 6,000 fresh lemons will give 1 liter of essential oil in a natural way of distillation, ie fresh squeezed. The whole white peel, also known as the pulp, contains pectin.
- Lemon essential oil has a fragrant, light yellow color and exists in liquid form. When this essential oil comes out, we will feel a bit slimy and shiny. In lemon essential oil, up to 90 to 95% are terpenes. The aroma comes from the citronella ingredients and a little citronelala.
- Lemon peel has nutrients such as: Water (accounting for 89%), fiber, a small amount of sugar and Protein. The vitamins are extremely rich: Vitamins C, D, E, K, A, B1, B2, B5.
- The minerals not to be missed in lemons include: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, Selenium, Manganese, Sodium.
- Plant compounds: citric acid, Hesperidin, Diosmin, Eriocitrin, D-Limonene.
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