When squeezing lemons, don’t make the mistake of throwing away the seeds: they’re worth their weight in gold when used this way
If you too have the habit of throwing away lemon seeds, start saving them and discover what you can do with them.
Lemon seeds
How to use lemon seeds
Lemons are popular citrus fruits due to their unique flavor and versatility in both cooking and household chores. As a valuable source of vitamin C, their natural acidity means they are also good for digestion and help reduce flatulence. They are widespread in the Mediterranean region, but their original origin goes back to Asian countries from where they were imported through trade.
Widely used in the kitchen, to prepare seasonal dishes, to prepare sauces but also desserts, for which the peel is usually used. Not only the seeds of lemons, but also the peels are among the ingredients that are always present in households. And if we use the juice, pulp and peel of lemons, why should we throw away the seeds? Here are some ways to put them to good use.
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When you’re finished using the lemon, set the seeds aside and rinse them thoroughly with room temperature water in a colander. Then wipe them with a paper towel and dry them well. Then take a pair of tweezers and begin “peeling” the seeds by removing the shell that covers them.
Then take a small container like a yogurt cup and fill it with damp cotton. Place the seed in the cotton and let it sit for at least a week. After about 7 days the seed has become a small sprout.
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