Lemon
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Lemon
The Lemon (Citrus × Limon) Is A Small Evergreen Tree Native To Asia, And The Tree's Ellipsoidal Yellow Fruit. The Fruit Is Used For Culinary And Non-culinary Purposes Throughout The World, Primarily For Its Juice, Though The Pulp And Rind (zest) Are Also Used In Cooking And Baking. The Juice Of The Lemon Is About 5% To 6% Citric Acid, Which Gives Lemons A Sour Taste. The Distinctive Sour Taste Of Lemon Juice Makes It A Key Ingredient In Drinks And Foods Such As Lemonade. Lemon Juice Is Also Used As A Short-term Preservative On Certain Foods That Tend To Oxidize And Turn Brown After Being Sliced, Such As Apples, Bananas And Avocados, Where Its Acid Denatures The Enzymes That Cause Browning And Degradation.