Lemon juice
About the ingredient lemon juice. Including 5,040 recipes with lemon juice, nutrition data, and where to find it.
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What is lemon juice?
Lemon juice, a fruit juice, is the juice of lemons (citrus). Fresh lemon juice is obtained by squeezing lemons. Lemon juice, either in natural strength or concentrated, is sold as a bottled product most of the time, usually with the addition of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and a preservative.
Lemon juice can be used to make lemonade, and is, along with lime juice, an important part of many cocktails.
Lemon juice has many uses. Drinking 3 ounces of lemon juice a day can dehydrate you of fluids.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (244g)Where found
Lemon juice is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Lemon juice is a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does lemon juice weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 244 grams |
| 1 fl oz | 30 grams |
| 1 lemon yields | 47 grams |
| 1 wedge yields | 5 grams |
Related
Fruits and Fruit Juices
| In Chinese: | 柠檬汁 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | jus de citron | |
| en español: | jugo de limon |
Recipes using lemon juice
There are 5040 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Guacamole Ole
This easy party-perfect appetizer teams the flavors of Mexican and California cuisine in a lively dip.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Watercress Pesto
These delicious yet nutritious sweet potato gnocchi is coated with refreshing and tangy watercress pesto. It's a dish that's packed with flavor and fills you up with all the goodness and yumminess.
Zucchini stuffed with Savory Tofu Spread
Easy to cook, but also very healthy and tasty with Tofu Spread.
Fruited Passover Kugels
Learn how to make Fruited Passover Kugels using matzo, eggs, apples, and prunes. This satisfying dish is perfect for Passover celebrations. Enjoy a tasty, kosher dessert that is sure to impress your family and guests.
Aloo Mathar Paratha (Sides)
The quintessential Indian-Singaporean meal accompaniment. Unfortunately, all too often it is made using highly processed white flour and margarine. Here, the parathas are made with whole-wheat flour (you could also try using spelt flour) and stuffed with peas and potatoes, for a lighter but more wholesome take on the original. Serve hot with yoghurt and herbs.
Mini Roasted Leek, Onion & Navy Bean Galettes
These rustic pie like galettes were so delicious. Buttery crust and a delicious filling made with roasted leek and onion, and creamy navy beans. It didn't last long. Yum.
Salad Platter
Creamy avocados, juicy-sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, meaty chickpeas and salty olives are on top of a bed of lettuce or any your favorite greens. Drizzle some freshly homemade vinaigrette and serve with a few slices of good bread.
Golden Polenta & Egg with Mustard Sauce
Crispy polenta is served with tender green beans, a soft-boiled egg, and a tangy yogurt mustard sauce. An easy yet sophisticated gluten-free breakfast to impress.
