It is one of the products with infinite uses in the kitchen and each September 30 its day is celebrated worldwide. At this time, the harvest of its variety Fino, we review everything that the european lemon in gastronomy, thanks to its properties, unique flavor and even the possibility of making the most of it. Because from this citrus fruit, even the leaf of the tree from which it is born is used. In addition, a few drops of its juice always give dishes a distinctive touch, worth recognizing. Therefore, from AILIMPO they wanted to promote this star food of the Mediterranean diet in the campaign Lemon Age Cook & Drink. We will tell you more below!
The most versatile citrus in a new era
In this time of changes and new trends that we are getting to know every day in the world of food, the european lemon is such a product versatile that has everything to succeed. If it is a basic of the Mediterranean diet, this also responds to its total use. From the juice to the peel, passing through the lemon tree leaves, we are talking about an interesting citrus in many aspects of the kitchen. Both the one that focuses on elaborating salty recipes like sweets. All this without forgetting that it is a food healthy with great contribution of Vitamin C, especially.
In addition, it fits perfectly with the current demands on a product, so that it is of quality, fresh and sustainable. From the tree to the greengrocer in just 48 hours, this citrus meets those three points. For all these reasons and for being a fruit with so much potential, from the interprofessional AILIMPO, have launched the campaign Welcome to the Lemon Age (Welcome to the Lemon Era). Its objective is to promote, inform and disseminate its story, counting on funding from the European Union. Over the next three years, the actions will take place in five countries: Spain, France, Germany, Canada and the United States.
Murcia and AILIMPO, with the European lemon
It is no coincidence that AILIMPO be based in Murcia, being recognized even by the European Commission for its great work around a Murcian emblem product. Its cultivation is widespread in the municipalities of the Murcia where they enjoy almost the whole year a ideal climate that does not know frost. From the capital itself to the northwestern region, lemon trees paint the green landscape of southeastern Spain yellow. But this is not unique only to this area, since others also produce european lemon. Of course, no other community is so proud of this food. The example puts it Estrella Levante with its Verna.
Spain is so world leader of the fresh export of lemons and grapefruits, in addition to occupying second place in the ranking of countries that process these fruits. In terms of sustainability, the sector of this yellow citrus has a positive balance of 304.840 tons of kidnapped CO2 year. The aforementioned interprofessional is in charge of representing the economic interests of all producers, cooperatives and industrialists. But also to ensure the correct functioning of each process or to promote the excellence that characterizes food.
Lemon Age Cook & Drink
The recent promotion activity of the european lemon It has consisted of preparing some recipes and cocktails using it as an ingredient. For its freshness, its unique acid flavor, its tasty skin, and so on. Now that the collection of the so-called Fino or Primofiorí, it was a good time to cook with him. In Lemon Age Cook & Drink, six chefs and six other mixologists from Europe have participated. They have done it by resorting to this product in its different possibilities: juice to drink in a cocktail, a few drops to flavor other prepared foods, their skin to decorate and flavor and even the lemon tree leaf for the famous paparajote Murcian.
With this fabulous dessert the perfect icing on a day in which a Murcian gastronomic representative such as David López. "In dressings it is a great flavor enhancer and I love to perfume dishes and desserts with a little fine grated", he confessed. They had also been present Alma Cupcakes Obregón, Daniel Frías Carbonell or José Álvarez.
In conclusion, the European lemon is a total citrus that enhances the flavor of any recipe, sweet or salty, and in this new era wants to be the protagonist. If you still don't know his versatility in the kitchen, we encourage you to discover it!
