lemons, waxed and unwaxed ?

topgardener · « **on:** October 17, 2008, 19:33 »

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can anyone tell me the difference between waxed and unwaxed lemons

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Cheers
Tony

agapanthus · « **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2008, 19:48 »

They are waxed purely to prolong shelf life

rainie · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2008, 19:53 »

Waxed appear shinier and smoother than unwaxed lemons.
Wax is meant to preserve the freshness of the skin, and the lemon juice is used.
Unwaxed are for garnishes, slicing, grated.
Wax can be removed with hot water and a quick scrub.

Ice · « **Reply #3 on:** October 17, 2008, 19:54 »

Unwax them under hot running water, but better still buy unwaxed if you can.

topgardener · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2008, 16:27 »

Thanks Ice
We learn something every day.
By the way i come from northampton
Cheers
Tony