Wanzhou Lemons

Wanzhou Lemons

Wanzhou Lemons is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　The Economic Value and Uses of Lemons

　　In the processing industry, lemons can be used as raw materials to extract essential oils, citric acid, and to produce lemon juice. The primary economic value of lemon fruits lies in the quality and content of the peel essential oil, the juice content, and the levels of citric acid and vitamin C in the juice. The level of 1 determines the quality and commercial value of the lemon peel essential oil. Citric acid also has a wide range of uses, with food industry applications accounting for 70%.

　　In fact, lemon fruits are closely related to our daily lives, even if we haven't fully realized it. For example: 1. Russians like to slice lemons and dip them in sugar or salt, which is said to enhance the body’s cold resistance. Additionally, due to their high vitamin C and citric acid content, they help balance the body's pH for those who consume a lot of beef and cheese. 2. Westerners often place two slices of lemon on cold dishes or platters, or wedge a slice on the rim of a drink glass, which enhances aroma and stimulates appetite. 3. In Western Europe, when VIPs enter high-end banquets or dinner gatherings, aside from enjoying music, they first wash their hands with lemon water to add fragrance and kill bacteria. 4. When suffering from burns or mosquito bites, applying fresh lemon juice to the affected area has excellent effects in reducing swelling, relieving itching, and preventing ulceration. This remains a mystery in medicine to this day. 5. In ordinary households, lemons are often used to make homemade drinks. Slice the lemon and layer it in a jar with sugar at a ratio of 1:3 by weight, then pour water over it to drink. This can quench thirst and enhance learning and memory. 6. For women’s beauty, mixing lemon juice with egg white and applying it to the face for 20 minutes before washing off yields good results and is convenient. 7. Some high-end dishes require colorless vinegar to add acidity without discoloring the food, and lemon juice serves as a natural colorless vinegar. 8. Household items such as tin pots, kettles, thermos flasks, and cups often develop limescale, which hinders heat transfer and is unhygienic. Crushing a whole lemon and boiling it in water to wash these items can effectively remove the scale.

　　Wanzhou Lemons

　　Wanzhou District Baiyang Town Agricultural Service Center, Chongqing City

　　12005332

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