Citrus Fruits

Here are some interesting facts that you were probably not aware of when thinking about citrus fruits.

1. The sourer citrus fruits are, the more vitamin C they enclose. FALSE

The sour taste is given by the citrus acid that has nothing to do with vitamin C.

2. Citrus fruits stimulate immunity. TRUE

In truth, all fruits containing high doses of vitamin C stimulate immunity.

3. Lemon juice might cause digestive problems. FALSE

The citric acid motivates the gastric acid’s variation in our stomach and at the same time activates abdomen muscles. It’s recommended to consume two spoonfuls of lemon juice during every meal.

4. Citrus fruits contain the biggest vitamin C quantity. FALSE

The fruits that are richest in C are rosehips with over 2000 units for 100 grams. Citrus fruits count around 30 to 50 units at a hundred grams, much more vitamin C efficient being the Bruxells cabbage, broccoli and strawberries that have a double vitamin C quantity compared to citric.

5. Lemon and orange juice can be excellent ingredients for cookies. FALSE

Orange and lemon peel may be giving flavor to sweets, but the preservatives used to keep the fruits fresh are considered toxic. This is why the peel of imported fruits that ask for preservation is not recommended for eating.

6. Citrus fruits are good treatment methods for cold. TRUE

Vitamin C stimulates the immune system and the lemon oil acts against a huge number of bacteria.

7. Citrus fruits can be consumed at any time. FALSE

The citric oil contained by these fruits stimulates cerebral activity and stimulates our organism much like caffeine, that’s why they are not recommended in the evening.

8. The lemon gives flavor to cooked dishes. TRUE

But you must be careful! Avoid using bowls or kitchen instruments made of aluminum, because citrus acid attacks it and dissolves small quantities of it that are sufficient to change the color of food and give it a metallic flavor.

9. Ripe lemons have a thick, bright yellow peel. TRUE

Ripe fruits are recognized by the shinny yellow color of their peel, but also by the fact that they yield a little when pressed. Green spots indicate the fact that they are not fully grown, but if left in sunny places for a few days they will become all yellow.

10. Citrus fruits loose their flavor and dry out if they are kept sliced in the fridge. FALSE

The fruits can be kept in the fridge for a few days, even sliced, without loosing their freshness or qualities, if the sliced part is lubricated with some vinegar.