Description
Product Information:
Name:Lemon Slices
Scientific name: Citrus limon
Family: Rutaceae
Origin: Greece
Expiry Date: Provided on the bag
Our dried lemon slices are 100% natural,do not contain preservatives and have no added sugar.
Description:
Lemon is the fruit of the hybrid tree Citrus × limon and belongs to the family Rutaceae. This fruit is mainly used for its juice, although the most fleshy part of the fruit and its skin are also used, especially in cooking. Lemon juice contains about 5% citric acid, which gives lemons their characteristic sour taste.
Lemon is rich in valuable nutrients and vitamins, such as vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, and Vitamin C and flavonoids. It is also rich in protein, carbohydrates, and potassium. Our lemon slices are great for wreaths, homemade aromatherapy products, potpourri, soaps,cakes or add them into drinks. They can also be used in soups and fish marinades. They give a rich flavor, color and aroma.
The slices are professionally dehydrated over several days to retain fragrance and colour.
Lemon slices can help activate the liver and helps break down uric acid. They can cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and remove unnecessary substances from the body. Lemon citric acid can help dissolve gallstones and kidney stones and its vitamin C helps neutralize free radicals associated with premature aging. It also has antibacterial properties. Finally, lemon can protect the blood vessels, thanks to the flavonoids it contains, and thus prevents internal bleeding.