Lemonade fruit
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The lemonade fruit is a hybrid citrus fruit found in Australia and New Zealand. A cross between a mandarin orange and a lemon.
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| Hybrid parentage | common lemon (Citrus limon × mandarin tree (Citrus reticulata) |
| Cultivar | Citrus limon x reticulata |
| Origin | Australia in the 1980s |
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OriginEdit
it was first cultivated in the 1980s in Australia.[1] It grows in subtropical regions of the two countries, notably Queensland in Australia and Northland in New Zealand and can grow in the United States.[1]
AppearanceEdit
The fruit has a similar appearance to limes, but yellows as it ripens. The fruit is segmented, and can be eaten readily; its low-acid content gives it a sweet taste similar to the orange, but with a flavour not unlike a mild lemon.[2]
It has branches with scattered thorns, aromatic white blooms and vivid green leaves these make the tree suitable to be used as an ornamental tree in the garden.[1]
Seasons/AvailabilityEdit
Lemonade fruit is available during the winter and early spring months.[1]
ApplicationsEdit
The Lemonade fruit’s sweet flavor can lend itself to several applications: sweet, savory, cooked, raw, juiced, preserved even pickled. Its flavor marries well with cucumbers, avocados, tropical fruits, other citrus, fresh herbs such as thyme, basil and lavender, robust cheeses, seafood and poultry. Use Lemonade fruit juice in marmalade, jams, cocktails, vinaigrette, sauces and syrups. Use in lieu of lemon or oranges where zest, garnish and citrus rind are called for.[1]
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b c d e "Lemonade Fruit". specialtyproduce.com. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
- ^ "Lemonade Tree - Citrus limon x reticulata". daleysfruit.com.au. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
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