French Lemon

Did you know that France is a country that loves lemons?

You can find lemon juice, lemon jam, and lemon syrup at any supermarket, and you can order lemon sorbet or lemon tart at any restaurant.

And they almost always have a wide variety of lemons available.

It is common to see lime ( citron vert ) lemons, which have a fresh, acidic taste similar to regular lemons but with a milder acidity.

While Japan consumes approximately 90,000 tons of lemons annually, France consumes a whopping 130,000 tons of lemons, which means that each person eats 2.2 kg of lemons per year.

In fact, the history of lemons is shrouded in complete mystery...

It is not known exactly when and where people first started eating lemons.

What a mysterious fruit!

There is a lemon that is loved and protected in France: the Menton lemon.

It has been secretly made since 1450 and continues to be loved by local people.

It has a thick skin and a slightly awkward shape, but is characterized by its gentle acidity.

In the 20th century, it became known nationwide and was even called "the most delicious lemon in the world."

Oh, did you know? France holds a Lemon Festival from February 12th to February 27th .