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Organic Lemon Myrtle Leaf

Also Known As : Sweet vervena, Lemon scented ironwood.
Technical Name : Backhousia citriodora
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

The flavor is distinctly lemony and tangy, with distinct lime zest notes and a pleasantly lingering, slightly numbing camphor aftertaste.

Usage Tips

  1. The leaf is often used as dried flakes, or in the form of an encapsulated flavour essence.
  2. It has a range of uses, such as flavouring in pasta, breads, cookies, in baked fish; infused in vegetable oils; and made into tea, including tea blends.
  3. It can also be used as a lemon flavour replacement in milk-based foods, such as cheesecake, lemon flavoured ice-cream and sorbet without the curdling problem associated with lemon fruit acidity.

Description

Backhousia citriodora also known as lemon myrtle is a flowering plant in the family of myrtaceae. This plant is endemic to subtropical rainforests of central and south-eastern queensland, Australia. Lemon myrtle grows to almost 8m with fragrant, glossy and lance shaped leaves of 2-5 inches. The small cream colored flowers gorws in cluster during summer season.

Health benefits

  • Lemon myrtle is the most concentrated source of citral. Citral contains powerful antimicrobial and antifungal properties.(1)
  • It is a vegan source of calcium.(1)
  • It is an excellent source of folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and essential minerals including zinc and magnesium. These nutrients are required for the synthesis and self-repair of DNA.(1)
  • It is a great source of antioxidants, and also provide comprehensive strength from oxidative stress.(1)

Note

Lemon myrtle have side effects like, dehydration, tooth erosion, stomach issues, pimples and acne, canker sores, osteoporosis.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://austsuperfoods.com.au/nutrition/lemon-myrtle/

(2) https://www.naturalpedia.com/lemon-myrtle-sources-health-risks.html

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