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Ingredients · Fruit

Lemons

One lemon's juice gives around a third of the day's vitamin C, which helps the body take up plant iron.

Portion
1 lemon (60g)
Typical price
about 35p each, less in a pack £
In season
Year-round
On this site
189 recipes

Nutrition per portion

Approximate values per 1 lemon (60g)
Calories17 kcal
Protein0.6g
Carbohydrates1.9g
– of which sugars1.9g
Fibre1.7g
Fat0.2g
– of which saturates0g
Calcium16mg
Iron0.4mg
Salt0g

Buying & storing

  • Unwaxed if you're using the zest
  • Heavy for its size means juicy
  • Bags work out cheaper if you get through a few a week

Keep it well: The fridge nearly doubles their life compared with the fruit bowl.

Sensible swaps

  • limes
  • white wine vinegar
Reach for it when the week brings:
Put it to work

Recipes that use lemons

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