2007-01-14 01:38:51 · 8 answers · asked by TRACY M 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
A waxed lemon has a thin coating of wax on the skin as a preservative. You should rinse them under warm water and give them a light scrub before zesting them.
2007-01-14 01:44:52 · answer #1 · answered by penny century 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A wax lemon is made of wax. A waxed lemon has a wax coating on the exterior skin to enhance its appearance. If you wish to use the zest of a waxed lemon you first need to scrub it to remove the wax.
2007-01-14 01:48:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just what the name says. Wax has been put over the skin of the lemon to make it look nicer, but it is better to use an unwaxed lemon in drinks.
2007-01-14 01:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by zakiit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Tracy when I am throwing the G. & T.s back, I couldn't care less whether my lemon is wearing a protective coat of wax or not. Actually, probably not, but after a few ..............................
2007-01-14 04:23:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't eat a wax lemon.
2007-01-14 01:49:15 · answer #5 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WAX LEMONS HAVE BEEN COATED WITH WAX TO MAKE THEM LOOK BETTER,THE OTHERS ARE JUST NATURAL.
2007-01-14 01:52:14 · answer #6 · answered by aunty m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A WAXED LEMON DOES NOT NEED TO SHAVE FOR SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS!
2007-01-14 09:02:08 · answer #7 · answered by Wayne K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all these anwsers are great, how can i compete with them? there you go, wax lemons are covered in wax, and ordinary lemons are all nat--tur---alllll!
2007-01-14 02:05:39 · answer #8 · answered by moaehahi1979 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋