Squeezed Lemon Juice
What is Squeezed Lemon Juice?
Squeezed lemon juice is the liquid extracted from the flesh of lemons (Citrus limon). Lemons are citrus fruits grown in temperate and tropical regions worldwide. The juice is obtained by pressing or squeezing whole lemons.
Is Squeezed Lemon Juice vegan?
Squeezed Lemon Juice is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Squeezed Lemon Juice gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Squeezed Lemon Juice a major allergen?
Lemon juice is not one of the 14 major allergens that must be emphasised on UK food labels.
What is Squeezed Lemon Juice used for?
Lemon juice is primarily used to add a tart, citrus flavour and aroma to foods and drinks.
Is Squeezed Lemon Juice safe?
Lemon juice is not considered a food additive in the UK and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Lemon juice is primarily used to add a tart, citrus flavour and aroma to foods and drinks. It can also act as a natural preservative by lowering the pH of a product, and its acidity helps to balance sweetness in beverages and desserts.
Health notes
Lemon juice is not considered a food additive in the UK and does not have an E-number. It is a source of vitamin C. The NHS Eatwell Guide recommends consuming fruit and vegetables as part of a healthy diet. There is no specific regulatory limit for lemon juice consumption.
Allergen info
Lemon juice is not one of the 14 major allergens that must be emphasised on UK food labels. It does not contain gluten.
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