Lemon
Vitamin C, limonene, and natural acidity that makes everything else work better.
Lemon (Citrus limon) is a citrus fruit used across every cuisine on earth, primarily for its vitamin C content and flavour. In cold-pressed juice, it serves both a nutritional and functional role: vitamin C for immunity and iron absorption, citric acid to preserve freshness, and limonene as an antioxidant.
Good for
- Immunity
- Hydration
- Iron absorption
Watch for
- Active acid reflux or ulcers
Iron absorption multiplier
Ascorbic acidVitamin C converts ferric iron (Fe³⁺) to ferrous iron (Fe²⁺), which is the form that absorbs through the intestinal wall. This is why lemon is paired with every iron-rich ingredient we use.
Immune system support
Ascorbic acidVitamin C is required for neutrophil function and the skin's barrier defence. Deficiency impairs immunity; adequate daily intake maintains baseline immune response.
Antioxidant and preservation
Ascorbic acid, citric acidCitric acid and vitamin C both act as natural antioxidants in the juice, slowing oxidation and extending freshness without any added preservatives.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 29 kcal |
| Vitamin C | 53mg |
| Folate | 11μg |
| Potassium | 138mg |
| Citric acid | ~6% of juice |
| Limonene | ~0.6mg in zest |
A common misconception is that lemon juice is acidic, therefore 'bad' for digestion. In reality, the citrate in lemon metabolises to bicarbonate in the body, creating a net alkalising effect. The pH of lemon juice is 2–3, but its effect on urine pH (the measurable alkalising outcome) is consistently positive in research.
- Market
- Bowenpally market, Hyderabad
- Distance
- 12km
- Restocked
- Every 2 days
- Freshness
- Pressed within 24 hours of purchase
- Notes
- Thin-skinned Kagzi lemons — highest juice yield and vitamin C density in the local market.
Do
- Drink within 30 minutes of opening for maximum vitamin C (degrades with oxidation)
- Room temperature is fine — cold doesn't preserve vitamin C, refrigeration does
Don't
- Don't add sugar — defeats the alkalising benefit
- Don't brush teeth immediately after — wait 30 minutes for enamel to remineralise
The British Royal Navy mandated lemon juice for sailors from 1795 onwards to prevent scurvy — the first institutionalised use of a food-based health intervention in modern history. A daily dose of 10mg of vitamin C is enough to prevent scurvy; the recommended daily intake for optimal immune function is 65–90mg.
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