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Natural Lemon Extracts

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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a strong citrus flavour.

Usage Tips

  1. Lemon extract can be used to add lemon flavour in baked goods, cookies, sauces, marinades, cocktails, sodas and icings. It gives essence of fresh lemon without adding acid to the dish.
  2. I t can be used as a preservative to slow the growth of bacteria and yeasts that cause food spoilage.

Common names and forms

  1. Lemon Extract
  2. Lemon extract (essence)
  3. Lemon Juice Extract

Description

Lemon extract is a flavoring substance made from the zest of lemons, distilled in clear alcohol like vodka. It can be used as an alternative to lemon juice.Lemon juice extract s made from the lemon juice only.

Health benefits

  • Lemon extract contains immune-boosting vitamin C and antibacterial properties that can help to treat cold and fever. (1)
  • The compounds in lemon has anticancer properties that makes it is potent to kill cancer cells. (1)
  • It can help to prevent kidney stone formation and reduces the risk of possible damage to the urinary tract and kidney. (1)
  • It can act as a hair tonic that can prevent hair loss and also eliminate the toxins that damage or discolour the strands. (1)
  • The essential oil compounds in lemon extract, like limonene, γ-terpinene and citral, can help to reduce psychological stress. (1)

 

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.onlymyhealth.com/health-slideshow/health-benefits-of-pure-lemon-extract-1417595055.html

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