Just wondering- I met someone who, rather than sucking the juice out, pops the whole crescent in their mouth, chews it, and swallows it, rind, seeds, and all.
Has anyone else done this?
2007-04-25 06:06:29 · 14 answers · asked by kathryn m 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Yes.
The entire fruit is edible, but most people don't eat the rind or the seeds.
Lemon rind is often used in cakes and icings.
I think the reason we don't really eat the seeds is because they can cause go down your lungs if you cough or something.
2007-04-25 06:10:36 · answer #1 · answered by Sparky5115 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I can honestly attest to the fact that I do this - a lot! I don't know how it started, but I have done it ever since I was a little girl...I used to sit in front of the tv with a sliced lemon, and would eat the whole thing! So yes, I still do it....If I am at a restaurant where you get a lemon wedge with your meal, or in your water glass...I eat it all. It's always a good conversation starter, if nothing else! What can I say...I truly love lemons! Oh, and it hasn't killed me yet!
2007-04-25 07:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by samantha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can eat the rinds. Besides used for decorating cakes and what not.... There's a woman here that pickles lemons. Might sound a lil out of the ordinary but she owns her own sweet and sour shop out of her home. I've seen many many many people eat the rinds of her lemons. I thought this was a little unusual myself until i tried it!
2007-04-25 06:13:12 · answer #3 · answered by jescilynj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is edible. But I wouldn't recommend eating the rinds! They're not exactly tastey. I had a friend who also just popped it into their mouth. I got curious, & I won't do it again! I do love to use it in recipes though.
2007-04-25 06:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I eat lemon rind but not the seeds or stem.
It is good for you, lowers cholesterol.
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Citrus is a natural alternative to statin drugs. Research chemist John Manthey from the Agricultural Research Service in Winter Haven, Fla., and colleagues conducted a study and found compounds in orange and tangerine peels lowered cholesterol and triglyceride levels by about 40 percent in animals. One would have to make one's own jam to get a concentrated content of peel but one can do it in five minutes using my recipe.
Citrus, overall, has a very strong cardio-protective effect," Manthey said. The supplement
version of the compound Manthey is studying is currently available under the brand name Sytrinol. Manthey said a person would have to eat between 10 and 20 orange lemon peels a day to get the same benefit that the compound offers.
2007-04-25 06:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by wineduchess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is edible. I use the rind for baking. I make sure that I wash it properly and preferably I try to buy organic ones if I know I will cook/bake with them.
2007-04-25 06:10:49 · answer #6 · answered by rainbowscuba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are edible, and very tart.The rind is a great source of Vit.C....
2007-04-25 09:17:08 · answer #7 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But before I do that, I usually want the rind candied or something...otherwise it's quite bitter.
2007-04-25 06:15:51 · answer #8 · answered by Alecto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The exterior "yellow" bit is the zest and contains essential oils that are astoundingly delicious and lemony. The white, or pith, is bitter, nasty and thoroughly yuck.
A thin-skinned lemon would be tolerable, some of the big, Florida puffballs would probably gag you!
Best wishes!
2007-04-25 06:11:59 · answer #9 · answered by HeldmyW 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's edible.
2007-04-25 06:08:51 · answer #10 · answered by Cheffy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋