A round and slightly elongated fruit with a thick skin. Its skin color ranges from green to yellow, and it is especially bright when ripe. It is mainly used for cooking a wide array of dishes and desserts. It is also widely used in alternative medicine. Some people consume it raw. It is usually consumed fresh and is a good fruit for travelers.

Industrially, it is used for extracting juices and essential oils contained in its pulp. The skin also serves as livestock feed and for industrial pectin extraction.

Health Benefits:

– Strengthens the immune system

– Improves blood and bone circulation

– Helps rejuvenate

– Offers powerful antioxidant offects

– Prevents cardiovascular disease

– Activates the calcium metabolism of bone and teeth 

Scientific name: Citrus X Limon / Chilean Season: June – October.