Lemon is an incredible citrus fruit with multiple properties and virtues.
In addition, the lemon is very economical especially when you know how to use it!
Yes, in lemon everything is good!
The bark, its skin, its zest, the flesh and the juice... nothing is thrown away and everything is used.
Each part of the lemon has its own use. That way, no mess!
Here are all the uses of lemon you should already know . Watch:
Lemon rind is thick and rich in essential oil. For this reason it is very fragrant.
In cooking, it is used in the form of zest. These are thin strips taken from the skin of the lemon.
To take the zest of a lemon, nothing could be easier. Just use a zester, vegetable peeler or cheese grater.
With the zest, we flavor all kinds of tasty dishes. We also flavor cakes, jams, detox drinks and of course pies.
You can even make soap!
With the peel of this lemon, you can also prepare candied lemon. A delight ! Discover the recipe here.
The bark is also used to flavor white vinegar and make fabric softener, make fertilizer for the vegetable garden, treat urinary tract infections or a bad cold.
Finally, cut into thin strips, it is used to decorate your dishes.
Be aware that if you let the lemon peels air dry, they will keep for a very long time.
All you have to do is put them in a spice jar that closes hermetically.
Even if their flavor is less intense, it's still super practical for flavoring a dish.
To discover: Don't Throw Away Your Lemon Skins! 33 Amazing Uses Nobody Knows About.
Lemon essential oil also comes from the bark.
Its virtues are so numerous for health and well-being that I advise you to read our article on the subject here.
Not to mention that it is very useful for cleaning the house as you can see here.
Know that the benefits of lemon essential oil have been recognized for centuries.
For example, lemon essential oil is extremely effective in fighting parasites, bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Hence its effectiveness as a natural treatment for diarrhea.
It also has proven antiseptic and purifying properties.
That's why we use it to clean and purify everything... including the surrounding air!
It works miracles to get rid of bad smells.
More surprisingly, it is also effective in promoting weight loss.
If you are looking for lemon essential oil, we recommend this one which is organic and of excellent quality.
Precaution: more concentrated than herbal medicine, aromatherapy should be used with caution. Indeed, lemon essential oil is much more powerful than lemon juice!
To discover: 18 Magical Uses of Lemon Essential Oil.
It is the heart of the lemon, particularly rich in vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
Under its thick skin, the lemon hides a juicy and very acidic flesh divided into segments.
Lemon juice is extracted from this pulp, which is very useful for flavoring dishes and tenderizing meat.
But that's not all, it is also used to treat a cold or a sore throat, to look good thanks to its detox effect or simply to quench your thirst.
Of course, it is essential for making a delicious lemon pie. And you can also use it to lighten your dishes. Find out how here.
Lemon is also an effective and appreciated natural beauty product.
Check out the top 10 lemon juice beauty hacks every girl needs to know.
Many beauty mask recipes for the skin also include lemon in their ingredients.
And to avoid wasting a single drop of your precious lemon juice, here are 6 tips to squeeze your lemons more easily and get more juice.
If you ever have too much lemon juice, know that you can easily freeze it, as explained here.
Did you know that citric acid, a widely used additive, is extracted from lemon juice? Indeed, it contains a large amount:3.8% to be exact.
It is used in recipes for wine, liqueurs, jams, marmalades, sodas or prunes.
It improves the taste and preserves food better.
To discover: 11 Lemon Water Benefits You Didn't Know About.
The ziste is the white skin found between the skin and the flesh.
This is probably the only part of the lemon that you can't really use.
Why ? Because she is too bitter!
It is therefore important to remove it well before using the lemon zest in your dishes.
Otherwise you risk messing up your recipe. It would be a shame though!
There you go, you now know all the uses of lemon :-)
Its benefits are numerous, especially for health, for the beauty of the face or even that of the skin.
But that's not all, because it is also an essential natural product for home maintenance.
In addition, it is very economical!
Last precision, it is better to choose organic lemons, to avoid pesticides concentrated in the skin of the fruits.
Do you know of any other uses for lemon? Share them with us in the comments. We can't wait to read you!
