What are the main places of origin for imported lemons?
Lemon is a common fruit, rich in vitamins and citric acid. It has effects such as beautifying the skin, aiding weight loss, and boosting immunity. So what are the places of origin for imported lemons?
1. Places of origin for imported lemons
The places of origin for lemons imported into China are mainly the United States, Argentina, France, Italy, Malaysia and other countries. These countries are also the world's main lemon-producing regions.
2. The main lemon-producing regions
1. California, USA: The total lemon planting area in the United States is as much as 50,000 acres, of which the California region alone accounts for more than 85%, making it a true lemon-producing region of the United States. Moreover, the lemon yield per acre in California is 50% higher than in other neighboring states. The world lemon giant Limoneira's lemon orchard in California specially cultivates lemons with pink flesh; this kind of lemon has a very unique taste and appearance and is called the “pink lemonade”. Here, chewing a slice of lemon after drinking tequila has become a habit; it not only eliminates the irritation of strong liquor on the mouth but is also a local method for fighting flu.
2. Tucuman, Argentina: Argentina in South America, facing the United States across the distance, is one of the countries with the largest lemon production in the world, with an annual output of about 1.5 million tons. Tucuman Province in northern Argentina is also called the lemon capital of South America. Argentina's annual lemon output once reached the world level, and more than 80% of it comes from Tucuman Province. Local natural products can all become local ingredients, and the unique collides with the unique to create regional characteristics. In Tucuman, lemons are constantly tried in gourmet cooking. South America's unique geographical products and traditional cuisine originating from Europe have formed a unique local dietary characteristic because of lemons. The boldly flavored lemon-marinated fish, the icy-cold lemon dessert Semifreddo, and the Spanish-origin beef-filled lemon dumplings all tempt people's taste buds.
3. Menton, France: Menton is a small town in the Alpes-Maritimes department of France. Since the mid-15th century, Menton has been an important lemon-producing region in Europe and is called the hometown of European lemons. Lemons have left cultural marks in many places around the world, and this is especially true in France. The people of Menton even believe that the golden forbidden fruit tasted by Adam and Eve in the Bible was actually a lemon. Today, the world-famous Menton Lemon Festival is also quite distinctive. Every year, the humorous people of Menton use more than 130 tons of lemons to decorate the festival, pairing lemons with other citrus fruits and skillfully constructing huge and wonderful sculptures. Animals, vessels, castles, churches, everything is there, and there is a different theme every year, with a new face every year. Of course, these lemons will not be wasted; after the festival, 90% of the fruit is still intact and will be sold at a low price.
4. Amalfi, Italy: Southern Italy is rich in lemons, and this is the Amalfi Coast. In the 4th century AD, lemons took root here, and it was not until after the 15th century that they were introduced to Europe on a large scale. The Amalfi Coast is one of the 50 most beautiful scenic spots in the world and, together with the Greek islands, is praised as “heaven on earth”. Affected by the environment, the lemons grown here are fragrant and elegant. Compared with ordinary lemons, the white pith part under the peel is thicker, there are fewer seeds, and the acidity of the flesh is reduced. Here, lemons are often used to cook home-style dishes. The lemon liqueur that has always been very popular in Italy originated in Amalfi. Foods and spirits made with lemons as an ingredient have become a major local feature and custom.
The places of origin for imported lemons are mainly these lemon-producing regions in the world. The lemons from Anyue in Sichuan, China are also of very good quality, and domestic lemons are not inferior to imported lemons at all.