{"id":1375,"date":"2024-01-04T01:49:33","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T01:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=1375"},"modified":"2024-01-04T01:49:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T01:49:33","slug":"lemons-why-dip-them-in-sal-tlemons-why-dip-them-in-salt-the-old-grandmothers-trick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=1375","title":{"rendered":"Lemons, why dip them in sal tLemons, why dip them in salt: the old grandmothers&#8217; trick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lemons, why dip them in sLemons, why dip them in salt: the old grandmothers&#8217; tricksalt: the old grandmothers&#8217; trick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lemons: This is why citrus fruits should be soaked in a saline solution.&nbsp;It&#8217;s a trick of our grandmothers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A concentrate of vitamin C and antioxidants beneficial to the human body,&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>lemons<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;are a citrus fruit to keep in your foods.&nbsp;It is the perfect ingredient to prepare an excellent juice or to flavor drinks or dishes.&nbsp;Although you can buy lemon juice, it is always good advice to prepare it with natural and perfectly preserved citrus fruits.&nbsp;Once picked or bought at the market stall or supermarket, lemons must be preserved perfectly, to avoid the formation of mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Storing lemons in the refrigerator<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;may not be the best solution as the refrigerator temperature could dehydrate the lemons and \u201cdry out\u201d the citrus peel.&nbsp;What is the best way to store lemons when they are plentiful?&nbsp;Let&#8217;s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lemons: why does mold form?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mold often forms on lemons.&nbsp;The origin of mold formation depends on climatic conditions, but also on the harvesting and distribution phases of citrus fruits.&nbsp;If lemons are damaged during the transportation process, the citrus itself is exposed to mold formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Even the acidic PH<\/strong>&nbsp;itself&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;makes lemons more susceptible to fungal spores, which proliferate more in environments characterized by acidity.&nbsp;<strong>Green mold<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;attacks lemons the most, but it does not make them absolutely toxic or harmful to touch or smell.&nbsp;How can we preserve lemons in a way that prevents the formation of blue or green mold?&nbsp;Let&#8217;s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lemons: this is how to preserve them and prevent spore attack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lemons are citrus fruits that can be stored at home naturally, without being attacked by fungi and mold forming.&nbsp;There is a method to follow that allows you to preserve lemons in a completely natural way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When purchasing a supply of lemons, simply cut the citrus into slices and place them in a&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>bowl filled with water and salt.&nbsp;<\/strong>Once the container is closed, it is good to shake it and proceed to preserve these citrus fruits for months and months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another valid trick and natural remedy to preserve lemon broths and prevent the formation of mold is to wash and soak them with baking soda and water to&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>eliminate bacteria<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;and counteract the formation of mold.&nbsp;It is good to dry them well to prevent moisture from contributing to mold formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once clean and dry, it is advisable to put the lemons in a&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>sanitized container<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;, perhaps sealed, to prevent the mushrooms from coming into contact with the skin and the formation of green or blue mold.&nbsp;Another good remedy is to store lemons in a paper bag at room temperature or in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lemons, why dip them in sLemons, why dip them in salt: the old grandmothers&#8217; tricksalt: the old grandmothers&#8217; trick Lemons: This is why citrus fruits should be soaked in a saline solution.&nbsp;It&#8217;s a trick of our grandmothers. 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