55-504: Lemon Tree may refer to: Lemon ( Citrus limon ), a tree bearing fruit Lemon myrtle ( Backhousia citriodora ), an Australian native tree with a distinct lemon smell Places in Australia [ edit ] Lemon Tree, New South Wales Lemon Tree Passage, New South Wales Lemontree, Queensland Film, music and literature [ edit ] Lemon Tree (2008 film) ,
110-657: A cup, or 8 ounces, each day) and Colombia (more than three quarters of a cup each day). Fruit juice consumption, on average, increased with country income level. In 2007, a report stated that fruit juice consumption overall in Europe , Australia , New Zealand , and the US had increased in recent years. In 2015, people in the United States consumed approximately 6.6 US gallons of juice per capita, with more than half of preschool-age children being regular drinkers. Juice
165-460: A film by director Eran Riklis Lemon Tree (2023 film) , a film by director Rachel Walden The Lemon Tree (album) , an album by Daryl Braithwaite "Lemon Tree" (Will Holt song) , a song made popular by Trini Lopez "Lemon Tree" (Fool's Garden song) , a song by Fool's Garden "Lemon Tree", a song by Post Malone from Twelve Carat Toothache "(Here We Go Round) the Lemon Tree",
220-488: A minimum temperature of around 7 °C (45 °F), so they are not hardy year-round in temperate climates, but become hardier as they mature. Citrus require minimal pruning by trimming overcrowded branches, with the tallest branch cut back to encourage bushy growth. Throughout summer, pinching back tips of the most vigorous growth assures more abundant canopy development. As mature plants may produce unwanted, fast-growing shoots (called "water shoots"), these are removed from
275-413: A more substantial Cochrane review concludes that there is some evidence that cranberry products reduce the risk of symptomatic urinary tract infections for women, children, and people following intervention, but not for the elderly, people with bladder emptying problems, or pregnant women. Long-term tolerance is also an issue, with gastrointestinal upset occurring in more than 30% of people. As of 2017,
330-423: A natural highlight after the moistened hair is exposed to sunlight. This works because citric acid acts as bleach. Lemons appear in paintings, pop art, and novels. A wall painting in the tomb of Nakht in 15th century BC Egypt depicts a woman in a festival, holding a lemon. In the 17th century, Giovanna Garzoni painted a Still Life with Bowl of Citrons , the fruits still attached to leafy flowering twigs, with
385-472: A popular beverage choice after the development of pasteurization methods enabled its preservation without using fermentation (which is used in wine production). The largest fruit juice consumers are New Zealand (nearly a cup , or 8 ounces, each day) and Colombia (more than three quarters of a cup each day). Fruit juice consumption on average increases with a country's income level. The word "juice" comes from Old French in about 1300; it developed from
440-505: A quality, microbiologically stable product. However, it was found that processing with high-intensity pulsed electric fields (PEF) can be applied to fruit juices to provide a shelf-stable and safe product. In addition, it was found that pulsed electric fields provide a fresh-like product with high nutritional value. Pulsed electric field processing is a type of nonthermal method for food preservation . Pulsed electric fields use short pulses of electricity to inactivate microbes. In addition,
495-728: A song by the Move The Lemon Trees , a 1990s UK pop band " Lemon of Troy ", an episode of The Simpsons featuring the theft of Springfield's Lemon Tree The Lemon Tree, an arts venue in Aberdeen, Scotland The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East , a book by Sandy Tolan See also [ edit ] Lemon (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
550-416: A sour taste. This makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods such as lemonade and lemon meringue pie . The fruits have appeared in art since the time of ancient Egypt. In 2022, world production was 22 million tonnes , led by India with 18% of the total. The lemon tree produces a pointed oval yellow fruit . Botanically this is a hesperidium , a modified berry with a tough, leathery rind. The rind
605-621: A variety of hand or electric juicers . Many commercial juices are filtered to remove fiber or pulp , but high-pulp fresh orange juice is a popular beverage. Additives are put in some juices, such as sugar and artificial flavours (in some fruit juice-based beverages) or savoury seasonings (e.g., in Clamato or Caesar tomato juice drinks). Common methods for the preservation and processing of fruit juices include canning , pasteurization , concentrating , freezing , evaporation , and spray drying . Although processing methods vary between juices,
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#1732801949694660-441: A wasp on one of the fruits. The impressionist Edouard Manet depicted a lemon on a pewter plate. In modern art, Arshile Gorky painted Still Life with Lemons in the 1930s. In India , a lemon may be ritually encircled around a person in the belief that it repels negative energies. It is a common practice for Hindu owners of a new car to drive over four lemons, one under each wheel, crushing them during their first drive. This
715-404: A water spray to flush off the oil. The oil–water mixture is then filtered and separated by centrifugation . The leaves of the lemon tree are used to make a tea and for preparing cooked meats and seafoods . Lemons were the primary commercial source of citric acid before the development of fermentation -based processes. Lemon oil is used in aromatherapy . Lemon oil aroma does not influence
770-652: Is a hybrid , in its case of the citron and the bitter orange . Lemons were most likely first grown in northeast India. The origin of the word lemon may be Middle Eastern. The word draws from the Old French limon , then Italian limone , from the Arabic ليمون laymūn or līmūn , and from the Persian لیمو līmūn , a generic term for citrus fruit, which is a cognate of Sanskrit ( nimbū , ' lime '). Lemons entered Europe near southern Italy no later than
825-488: Is a species of small evergreen tree in the Citrus genus of the flowering plant family Rutaceae , native to Asia , including Northeast India where it was first grown. It is a hybrid of the citron and the bitter orange . The tree's yellow fruit is used throughout the world, primarily for its juice . The pulp and rind are used in cooking and baking. The juice of the lemon is about 5–6% citric acid , giving it
880-558: Is also available as a plant for domestic customers. There is also a pink-fleshed Eureka lemon with a green and yellow variegated outer skin. The Lisbon lemon is very similar to the Eureka and is the other common supermarket lemon. It is smoother than the Eureka, has thinner skin, and has fewer or no seeds. It generally produces more juice than the Eureka. The 'Femminello St. Teresa', or 'Sorrento' originates in Italy. This fruit's zest
935-424: Is aseptically packaged and refrigerated. Juice is also able to transfer electricity due to the presence of several ions from the processing. When the electric field is applied to the juice, electric currents are then able to flow into the liquid juice and be transferred around due to the charged molecules in the juice. Therefore, pulsed electric fields are able to inactivate microorganisms, extend shelf life, and reduce
990-402: Is believed to protect the driver from accidents. Hindu deities are sometimes depicted with lemons in their iconography , representing the attribute of wealth or abundance. In 20th century American self-improvement culture, Dale Carnegie advised readers "If You Have a Lemon, Make a Lemonade", meaning to make the best of what you have. In the 21st century, a defective machine such as a car
1045-518: Is called a juice cocktail or juice drink . According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the term "nectar" is generally accepted in the US and in international trade for a diluted juice to denote a beverage that contains fruit juice or puree , water, and artificial sweeteners . "No added sugar " is commonly printed on the labels of juice containers, but the products may contain large amounts of naturally occurring sugars; however, sugar content
1100-461: Is called a lemon. Juice Juice is a drink made from the extraction or pressing of the natural liquid contained in fruit and vegetables . It can also refer to liquids that are flavored with concentrate or other biological food sources, such as meat or seafood , such as clam juice . Juice is commonly consumed as a beverage or used as an ingredient or flavoring in foods or other beverages, such as smoothies . Juice emerged as
1155-641: Is divided into an outer colored layer or zest , which is aromatic with essential oils , and an inner layer of white spongy pith. Inside are multiple carpels arranged as radial segments. The seeds develop inside the carpels. The space inside each segment is a locule filled with juice vesicles . Lemons contain numerous phytochemicals , including polyphenols , terpenes , and tannins . Lemon juice contains slightly more citric acid than lime juice (about 47 g/L), nearly twice as much as grapefruit juice, and about five times as much as orange juice. The lemon, like many other cultivated Citrus species,
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#17328019496941210-517: Is high in lemon oils. It is the variety traditionally used in the making of limoncello . The 'Yen Ben' is an Australasian cultivar. Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C , providing 64% of the Daily Value in a 100 g reference amount (table). Other essential nutrients are low in content. Lemon juice and rind are used in a wide variety of foods and drinks, the juice for its sour taste, from its content of 5–6% citric acid . The whole lemon
1265-682: Is listed with other carbohydrates on labels in many countries. Depending on trends and regulations, beverages listed as 100% juice may actually contain unlisted additives . For example, most orange juice contains added ethyl butyrate (to enhance flavor), vitamin C (as ascorbic acid), and water (if from concentrate). When fruit juice is too sour, acidic, or rich to consume, it may be diluted with water and sugar to create an -ade (such as lemonade, limeade, cherryade, and orangeade). The 'ade' suffix may also refer to any sweetened, fruit-flavored drink, whether or not it actually contains any juice. The largest fruit juice consumers are New Zealand (nearly
1320-417: Is not associated with an increased risk of diabetes . A 2018 review concluded that 100% fruit juice increases the risk of tooth decay in children, but there is "no conclusive evidence that consumption of 100% fruit juice has adverse health effects." Preliminary research indicates that cranberry juice or capsules may decrease the number of urinary tract infections in women with frequent infections, and
1375-411: Is prepared by mechanically squeezing or macerating (sometimes referred to as cold pressing ) fruit or vegetable flesh without the application of heat or solvents. For example, orange juice is the liquid extract of the fruit of the orange tree, and tomato juice is the liquid that results from pressing the fruit of the tomato plant . Juice may be prepared at home from fresh fruit and vegetables using
1430-413: Is thought that the grapes may have been alternatively used to produce wine . One of the first regularly produced juices was lemonade , which appeared in 16th-century Italy as an import after its conception in the Middle East. Orange juice originated in the 17th century. In the 18th century, James Lind linked citrus fruits to the prevention of scurvy , which, a century later, led to the implementation of
1485-411: Is used in the manufacture of pectin , a gelling agent and stabilizer in food and other products. In Mediterranean countries including Morocco , lemons are preserved in jars or barrels of salt. The salt penetrates the peel and rind, softening them, and curing them so that they last almost indefinitely. Lemon oil is extracted from oil-containing cells in the skin. A machine breaks up the cells and uses
1540-404: Is used to make marmalade , lemon curd and lemon liqueurs such as Limoncello . Lemon slices and lemon rind are used as a garnish for food and drinks. Lemon zest , the grated outer rind of the fruit, is used to add flavor to baked goods. The juice is used to make lemonade and some cocktails . It is used in marinades for fish, where its acid neutralizes amines in fish. In meat,
1595-468: Is used with these same ingredients, drinks called health shakes may be produced. Juice bars share some of the characteristics of a coffeehouse , a soda fountain , a café , and a snack bar , such as providing blended drinks and food, such as sandwiches. Juice bars may be standalone businesses in cities or located at gyms, along commuter areas, near lunchtime areas, at beaches, or at tourist attractions. In Mexico , juice bars have become more popular in
1650-706: The American Academy of Pediatrics says that fruit juice should not be given to children under the age of one due to its lack of nutritional benefit. For children ages one to six, intake of fruit juice should be limited to less than 4–6 oz (110–170 g) per day (about a half to three-quarters of a cup) due to its high sugar and low fiber content compared to fruit. Overconsumption of fruit juices may reduce nutrient intake compared to eating whole fruits and may produce diarrhea, gas, abdominal pain, bloating, or tooth decay. Overconsumption of fruits and fruit juice may contribute to dental decay and cavities via
1705-653: The Columbian exchange of plants between the Old and New Worlds. It was mainly used as an ornamental plant and for medicine. In the 19th century, lemons were increasingly planted in Florida and California . In 1747, the English physician James Lind 's experiments on seamen suffering from scurvy involved adding lemon juice to their diets, though vitamin C was not yet known as an important dietary ingredient. Lemons need
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1760-772: The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 in the United States eliminate 100% fruit juices and substitute them instead with whole fruits. A juice bar is an establishment that primarily serves prepared juice beverages such as freshly squeezed or extracted fruit juices, juice blends, fruit smoothies (a thick fruit drink, often iced), or other juices such as fresh wheatgrass juice. Sometimes other solid ingredients or nutritional supplements may be added as boosters, such as fresh bananas , nuts or nut butter , bodybuilding supplements , soy protein powder, or others such as whey or hemp protein powders, wheat germ , spirulina , or chlorella . Also, if less juice
1815-468: The yeast responsible for fermentation. He then sold his new product as "Dr. Welch's Unfermented Wine". In the late 18th-century United States, the circulation of foreign fruit juices was heavily regulated by tariffs . The McKinley Tariff Act of 1890 increased import taxes from 38 to 49.5 percent and set taxes on fruit juices based on the alcohol content of the drink. Juices with 18% or less alcohol were taxed at 60 cents per gallon, while anything above 18%
1870-463: The 15th century (e.g., a juicy roast beef). The figurative meaning "wealthy, full of some desired quality" dates from the 1620s (e.g., a pirate calling a heavily laden ship he aims to plunder a "juicy catch"). The meaning "lively, suggestive, racy, sensational" (e.g., a juicy scandal) is from 1883. Canadian streamer xQc frequently uses the phrases “juice,” “juiced up,” and “juicer” to have differing contextual meanings. The Catholic Church allows
1925-469: The 2000s. Mexican juice bars often also sell healthy beverages and snacks. The use of the word "juice" to mean "liquor" (alcohol) dates from 1828. The use of the term "juice" to mean "electricity" dates from 1896. As a verb, the word "juice" was first recorded as meaning "to enliven" in 1964. The adjective "juiced" is recorded as meaning "drunk" in 1946 and "enhanced or as if enhanced by steroids" in 2003. The adjective "juicy" has meant "succulent" since
1980-514: The Merchant Shipping Act of 1867, requiring all ocean-bound British ships to carry citrus-based juice on board. In 1869, a dentist by the name of Thomas B. Welch developed a pasteurization method that allowed for the storage of juice without the juice fermenting into alcohol . His method involved filtering squeezed grape juice into bottles, sealing them with cork and wax , and then placing them in boiling water. This method kills
2035-434: The Old French words " jus, juis, jouis ", which mean "liquid obtained by boiling herbs". The Old French jus "juice, sap, liquid" (13c.)...[came] from Latin ius [which means] "broth, sauce, juice, soup," from PIE root * yeue - "to blend, mix food" (cognates: Sanskrit yus - "broth," Greek zyme "a leaven", Old Church Slavonic jucha "broth, soup," Russian : уха " ukha ", Lithuanian : juse "fish soup"). The use of
2090-519: The acid partially hydrolyzes tough collagen fibers, tenderizing it. In the United Kingdom , lemon juice is frequently added to pancakes eaten to celebrate Shrove Tuesday . Lemon juice is used as a short-term preservative on certain foods that tend to oxidize and turn brown after being sliced ( enzymatic browning ), such as apples , bananas , and avocados : its acidity suppresses oxidation by polyphenol oxidase enzymes. Lemon peel
2145-518: The effect of fruit acids on tooth enamel. Longitudinal prospective cohort studies showed a significantly increased risk of type 2 diabetes when juices with added sugars were consumed compared to eating whole fruits. A 2014 review found that a higher intake of sugar-sweetened fruit juice was significantly associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Overconsumption of fruit juice with added sugars has also been linked to childhood obesity . The American Journal of Public Health proposed that
2200-877: The enzymatic activity of the juice while maintaining similar quality as the original, fresh-pressed juice. Fruit juices contain compounds that can be undesirable to consumers. Apple juices can be cloudy, and grapefruit juices can be bitter. Enzymatic technologies, involving respectively pectinases and naringinase , address these problems. Juices are often consumed for their perceived health benefits . For example, orange juice with natural or added vitamin C , folic acid , and potassium . Juice provides nutrients such as carotenoids , polyphenols , and vitamin C that offer health benefits. High consumption of fruit juice with added sugar may be linked to weight gain, but not all studies have shown this effect. If 100% from fruit, juice can help meet daily intake recommendations for some nutrients. Research suggests that 100% fruit juice
2255-537: The fruit. A juice or nectar including concentrate must state that it does. The term "juice drink" is not defined in the Regulations and can be used to describe any drink that includes juice, whatever the amount. Comparable rules apply in all EU member states in their respective languages. In the US, fruit juice can only legally be used to describe a product that is 100% fruit juice. A blend of fruit juice(s) with other ingredients, such as high-fructose corn syrup ,
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2310-419: The fruits to be cut in half before being subjected to reamers , which extract the juice. After the juice is filtered, it may be concentrated in evaporators , which reduce the size of the juice by a factor of 5, making it easier to transport and increasing its expiration date . Juices are concentrated by heating under a vacuum to remove water, and then cooling to around 13 degrees Celsius. About two-thirds of
2365-521: The general processing method of juices includes: After the fruits are picked and washed, the juice is extracted by one of two automated methods. In the first method, two metal cups with sharp metal tubes on the bottom cup come together, removing the peel and forcing the flesh of the fruit through the metal tube. The juice of the fruit then escapes through small holes in the tube. The peels can then be used further, and are washed to remove oils , which are reclaimed later for usage. The second method requires
2420-421: The human immune system , but may contribute to relaxation. An educational science experiment involves attaching electrodes to a lemon and using it as a battery to produce electricity. Although very low power, several lemon batteries can power a small digital watch. Lemon juice forms a simple invisible ink , developed by heat. Lemon juice is sometimes used to increase the blonde color of hair, acting as
2475-436: The juice is poured into a container while hot, it is cooled as quickly as possible. Packages that cannot stand heat require sterile conditions for filling. Chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide can be used to sterilize containers. Plants can make anywhere from 1 to 20 tonnes a day. High-intensity pulsed electric fields are being used as an alternative to heat pasteurization in fruit juices. Heat treatments sometimes fail to make
2530-570: The main branches at the bottom or middle of the plant. There is reputed merit in the tradition of urinating near a lemon tree. In cultivation in the UK , the cultivars "Meyer" and "Variegata" have gained the Royal Horticultural Society 's Award of Garden Merit (confirmed 2017). millions of tonnes In 2022, world production of lemons (combined with limes for reporting) was 22 million tonnes led by India with 18% of
2585-403: The range of 10 to 80 kV/cm. The processing time of the juice is calculated by multiplying the number of pulses by the effective pulse duration. The high voltage of the pulses produces an electric field that results in the inactivation of microbes that may be present in the juice. The PEF temperatures are below the temperatures used in thermal processing. After the high-voltage treatment, the juice
2640-765: The second century AD, during the time of Ancient Rome . They were later introduced to Persia and then to Iraq and Egypt around 700 AD. The lemon was first recorded in literature in a 10th-century Arabic treatise on farming; it was used as an ornamental plant in early Islamic gardens . It was distributed widely throughout the Arab world and the Mediterranean region in the Arab Agricultural Revolution between 1000 and 1150. A section on lemon and lime tree cultivation in Andalusia , Spain ,
2695-528: The title Lemon Tree . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lemon_Tree&oldid=1253988991 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Plant common name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Lemon The lemon ( Citrus × limon )
2750-481: The total. Mexico and China were major secondary producers (table). The 'Bonnie Brae' is oblong, smooth, thin-skinned, and seedless. These are mostly grown in San Diego County , US. The 'Eureka' grows year-round and abundantly. This is the common supermarket lemon, also known as "Four Seasons" ( Quatre Saisons ) because of its ability to produce fruit and flowers together throughout the year. This variety
2805-432: The use of PEF results in minimal detrimental effects on the quality of the food. PEFs kill microorganisms and provide better maintenance of the original colour, flavour, and nutritional value of the food as compared to heat treatments. This method of preservation works by placing two electrodes between liquid juices, then applying high-voltage pulses for microseconds to milliseconds. The high-voltage pulses have an intensity in
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#17328019496942860-408: The water in a juice is removed. The juice is later reconstituted, a process in which the concentrate is mixed with water and other factors to restore any lost flavor from the concentrating process. Juices can also be sold in a concentrated state, in which the consumer adds water to the concentrated juice as preparation. Juices are then pasteurized and filled into containers, often while still hot. If
2915-422: The word "juice" to mean "the watery part of fruits or vegetables" was first recorded in the early 14th century. Since the 19th century, the term "juice" has also been used in a figurative sense (e.g., to mean alcohol or electricity). Today, " au jus " refers to meat served along with its own juice, commonly as a gravy . Groups of grape pits dated to 8000 BCE show early evidence of juice production, although it
2970-685: Was included in Ibn al-'Awwam 's 12th-century agricultural work, Kitāb al-Filāha ("Book on Agriculture"). The first substantial cultivation of lemons in Europe began in Genoa in the middle of the 15th century. It was introduced to the Americas in 1493, when Christopher Columbus brought lemon seeds to Hispaniola on his voyages. Spanish conquest throughout the New World helped spread lemon seeds, part of
3025-557: Was taxed at US$ 2.50 per proof gallon. In the United Kingdom , the name or names of the fruit followed by juice can only legally be used to describe a product that is 100% fruit juice, as required by the Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars (England) Regulations and the Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars (Scotland) Regulations 2003. However, a juice made by reconstituting concentrate can be called juice. A product described as fruit "nectar" must contain at least 25% to 50% juice, depending on
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