Citrus fruit
Lemon
Citrus limon
A bright, zesty citrus aroma with a sharp fresh-lemon heart resting on a resinous, green and faintly floral base.
Aroma compounds
The volatile molecules behind its aroma. Each one adds a distinct note.
- Limonene citrusy and fresh with a sweet orange nuance; the most abundant compound
- Citral (neral + geranial) the true lemon note: sharp, intense and bright despite its low proportion
- β-Pinene fresh pine, resinous and green, adding crispness and lift
- γ-Terpinene herbal and terpenic, with a slightly bitter green edge
- Linalool floral and sweet, softening and rounding the citrus profile
In the kitchen
Its zest and juice add acidity and freshness to dressings, marinades, sauces, desserts and fish. It also brightens drinks and balances the richness of fatty dishes.
Season Available year-round, with peak season in winter.
Pairs with
- Fish and seafood
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Thyme
- Honey
- Ginger
Recipes with lemon
- Salad Dressing — Classic Vinaigrette and 5 Easy Variations
- Lemon Chia Fresca (Agua de Limón con Chía)
- Garlic shrimp (camarones al ajillo) — ready in 20 minutes
- Shrimp Ceviche — Fresh Lime, Red Onion and Cilantro
- Juicy Pan-Seared Pork Chops (with oven and sauce variations)
- Cracking lentil & tuna salad with crunchy veg
- Leche asada (Chilean baked milk custard) — caramel-bottomed custard with a golden skin
- Chilean pebre (fresh tomato, onion & cilantro salsa)
- Juicy Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts in 20 Minutes
- Lovely lemon chicken traybake
- Juicy Baked Salmon with Lemon and Butter