Tag: Lemon

Freshen the Air Here is a natural, not to mention inexpensive alternative: Simmer a half dozen lemon slices and a handful of cloves in a pan of water. This eliminates odors in your home, leaving the air lemony fresh! Can lemon get rid of smell in a house? Deodorize Your Home From the refrigerator to […]

Don’t Throw Out That Lemon: 10 Ways to Use Them Up Use the Whole Lemon. Clean Your Cutting Board. Clean Your Blender. Get out a Stain. Clean Your Garbage Disposal. Slice and Freeze Extras. Use Lemon Juice to Season Your Food. Keep Foods From Turning Brown. Can you use old lemons for cleaning? We love […]

It should taste a little sour and sweet, while bad lemon juice is bitter. If you get any notes of bitterness, it’s time to buy a new bottle. How can you tell if lemon juice is bad? The most common way lemon juice goes bad is by becoming sour. If it tastes sour, then it’s […]

Lemons contain citric acid, which is corrosive and damaging to tooth enamel. It’s not until lemon juice has been fully digested and metabolized that it becomes alkaline. So, it’s important to ingest lemon juice sparingly, assuming the acid can and will eventually affect your tooth enamel. Why are lemons not good for you? The natural […]

Discard your lemon if: There’s visible mold. Lemons usually go moldy after you cut them up, but if the rind is heavily bruised, it might grow mold too. If that’s the case for your lemon, it’s time for it to go. Can you get sick from old lemons? Background. If the expired lemon juice contains […]

All citrus fruits are green while they are still growing on the tree. Lemons lose their green colour as they ripen because the chlorophyll pigment is replaced with a chemical called anthocyanin. Why lemon colour is yellow? The typical brilliant yellow-orange colour of many citrus fruits, fruits and vegetables chiefly derives from the anthocyan (pigment […]

Cool yellows are those that have a green bias. It is useful to have one cool and one warm yellow in a split primary palette. Common examples are Lemon Yellow, Spectrum lemon, Cadmium Yellow Light, Hansa Yellow Light, Transparent Yellow, Nickel Azo Yellow, and many more. Is lemon yellow warm or cool? Warm colours have […]

18 Types of Lemon Color. What color lemons are there? All citrus fruits are green while they are still growing on the tree. Lemons lose their green colour as they ripen because the chlorophyll pigment is replaced with a chemical called anthocyanin. Many lime species would also turn yellow if you left them on the […]

Black lemons are actually dried limes, and owe their misnomer to English translation from Arabic. They’re used in the Middle East as a souring agent in chutneys, soups and stews, and even ground into flatbreads. The powder made from black lemons has a sweet-tart flavor that is unique and has no substitute. Where are black […]

Lemon juice has a long shelf life because it is highly acidic, but once you open a container of it, you must refrigerate it to prevent it from spoiling within hours. Unopened canned or bottled lemon juice can stay good for as long as 18 months in the pantry. How Long Can lemon juice go […]

You don’t need to peel your lemons before juicing. If you’re worried about the taste, try juicing one lemon with the peel left to help you decide before juicing anymore. If you do decide to peel your lemon, hold on to that peel. Zest it, chop it, or even candy it. Do you leave the […]

Tip. Don’t worry about removing all of the pith — the soft white layer between the fruit and peel. An electric juicer will effectively separate the pith, seeds and fibers of the lemon from its juice. The bitter-tasting oils in a lemon peel are all contained within the yellow part, so that is all you […]

Heat the Lemon in a Microwave The simplest way to get more juice out of the lemon is to just heat it in the microwave for about 10 to 20 seconds. Do not cut the lemon in halves as the heat will soak up the moisture of the lemon. How long do you microwave a […]

How do you juice a lemon without a juicer? Quarter your citrus and toss it in the mixing bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic and turn your mixer on low. Let the mixer do its thing until your lemons and limes look totally juiced. Pour the mixture into a sieve or strainer to remove the […]

= 5 tablespoons fresh juice. Can you substitute a regular lemon for a Meyer lemon? If you can’t find them in the store, substitute regular lemons, but be sure to taste for sugar, as a recipe made for Meyer lemons may be too tart otherwise. A splash of orange juice helps correct regular lemon flavor […]

You need 2 medium lemons or 1.5 large lemons to get 1/4 cup of juice (2 ounces). How much lemon juice do you get from one lemon? A lemon produces between 1/4 and 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed juice. That equals about 4 to 5 tablespoons per lemon. To get the maximum amount of liquid from the […]

When refrigerated, lemons infused in water will last around 3 days before losing their flavor and firm texture. After this time the infused water will usually still be safe to drink for several days thanks to the lemon’s high acidity which resists microbial spoilage. What happens if you drink old lemon water? If you drink […]

If you drink expired lemon juice and develop diarrhea, you might have food poisoning. Food poisoning occurs when you ingest a food or beverage that is contaminated. Lemon juice is used as a common ingredient in many dishes and desserts, and if you use expired lemon juice in cooking you can contaminate the entire meal. […]

Even with moldy lemons, if consumed in a small amount, there are no major health risks involved. You’d have to eat lots of moldy lemons to get sick, if you’re not allergic, but we can guarantee the experience will be pretty awful. In any case, if you are not sure that your lemons are good, […]

Method 3 Bring a small pot of water to the boil. Slice a fresh, washed lemon into quarters and add to the water. Boil for around 3 minutes. Allow it to cool before drinking. How long should you boil lemons? Rinse the lemons well, chop in half, and squeeze 1 tablespoon of juice into a […]