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Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as West Indian lemon grass or simply lemon grass, [3] is a tropical plant native to South Asia and Maritime Southeast Asia and introduced to many tropical regions. [4] Cymbopogon citratus is often sold in stem form. While it can be grown in warmer temperate regions, such as the UK, it is not hardy to frost.
It crushes, grinds, and/or squeezes the juice out of the pulp. [2] A juicer clarifies the juice through a screening mesh to remove the pulp unlike a blender where the output contains both the liquids and solids of the processed fruit(s) or vegetable(s). [3] Some types of juicers can also function as a food processor. [4]
Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grow to about 2 metres (6 + 1 ⁄ 2 ft) and have magenta-colored base stems.These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitoes and houseflies) in insect sprays and candles, and aromatherapy.
Juicing removes the fiber content of the fruit or vegetable, and the full benefits of the plant is thus not experienced. Re-adding fiber to the juice cannot be equated to whole fruits. [6] There is a loss in non-extracted polyphenols, a class of phytonutrients, in fruit juice compared to whole plant foods. [7]
Vegetable juice is often mixed with fruits such as apples or grapes to improve flavor. It is often touted as a low-sugar alternative to fruit juice, although some commercial brands of vegetable juices use fruit juices as sweeteners, and may contain large amounts of sodium. [1]
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The whole lemon is used to make marmalade, [29] lemon curd [30] and lemon liqueurs such as Limoncello. [31] 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. [32] The juice is used to make lemonade [33] and some cocktails. [34]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 30 December 2024. Preparations of fruits, sugar, and sometimes acid "Apple jam", "Blackberry jam", and "Raspberry jam" redirect here. For the George Harrison record, see Apple Jam. For the Jason Becker album, see The Blackberry Jams. For The Western Australian tree, see Acacia acuminata. Fruit preserves ...