Lemon
The lemon is both a citrus fruit and the evergreen tree that produces it. It is one of a handful of citrus types that seem to have developed on various planets.
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Historical Background
Lemons have been cultivated in many regions and it is impossible to track the crop's exact origin. With each empire (and most smaller nations) having their own domestic supply of lemons, trade in this commodity is very limited.
Production
Today there are hundreds of strains and varietals of lemon, each with their own unique growing season and qualities.
Uses
Food
Lemon juice is used in a wide variety of dishes, sauces, and preserves. Even the zest, or rind, can be used to add flavor. Pickled lemons are a very popular festival food within the Amarr Empire.
Beverages
Lemon juice can be drunk on its own, though the Gallente style of mixing it with water and sweetening it is the most popular. The juice is also often mixed with other juices, particularly in commercial food production operations. Lemons can also be fermented to create an alcoholic beverage.
Other Uses
Lemon oil and extract has been used as a cleanser since ancient times. The Brutor Tribe have used it as an antiseptic and as an antidote to some poisons. Its light sweet scent has insured its continued use in perfumes and scented products, and the acidity of the juice has made lemons the main source of citric acid.