Yellow, oval citrus fruit with thick skin and fragrant, acidic juice. Its juice, pulp and peel, especially the zest, are used as foods. Lemons, like other citrus foods are very high in vitamins, especially vitamin C. Lemons are antiseptic, digestive aids, promote immunity and fight infection. The Ancient Egyptians believed that eating lemons and drinking lemon juice was an effective protection against a variety of poisons.
