Grease and soot accumulating on oven surfaces is an annoying phenomenon that is almost impossible to avoid during the cooking process.
It is difficult to clean the oven from dirt, especially if it is old. But there is no need to despair. There are many tools to help cope with the problem.
One of the most effective and safest is the use of citric acid to clean the oven.
Characteristics of lemon
The main varieties of fruit are conventionally divided into 2 groups:
- tree-like (4-6 m);
- shrubby (1-1.5 m).
In addition to height, the characteristic features of the species include the following:
- the bark is gray, smooth, perennial branches acquire a reddish tint;
- leaves are leathery, bright green, 8-12 cm long, 4-6 cm wide, with punctate venation (due to translucent essential oil containers);
- flowers are single or paired, 2-3 cm in diameter, white, strongly recurved, with a delicate aroma;
- the fruit is ovoid or elliptical, 7-10 cm long, 5-7 cm in diameter, light yellow, contains many glands with essential oil, ripens in autumn, has a sour taste.
Chemical composition
The chemical set of elements of this fruit contains:
- organic acids (citric, malic);
- vitamins (A, B, P, C, ascorbic acid);
- minerals, salts (potassium, copper) essential oils.
Citrine in combination with vitamin C helps maintain internal balance, oxidizes and restores.
Use of lemons in cooking
Lemons are very important in the cuisines of many nations. They are added not only to sweet dishes, but also to spicy or salty ones. For example, people in Morocco love salted lemons.
Citric acid is a natural acidity regulator in industrial confectionery and other products.
Lemon cream
This custard sweet and sour cream is suitable as a layer for cakes, added to cakes and eclairs. It can also be eaten as an independent dessert. The cream can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
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| Lemons | 3 pcs. |
| Eggs | 4 things. |
| Sugar | 80 g |
| Butter | 60 g |
Wash two lemons and remove the zest with a fine grater, without touching the white layer. Mix the zest with sugar.
Squeeze the juice from all the lemons and add to the zest. Separate the yolks from the eggs - no whites are needed. Mix with juice and leave for a few minutes.
Heat the cream in a thick-bottomed saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. This will take about 10 minutes. Then you need to strain the cream through a sieve to remove the zest.
Add diced butter to the still hot mixture and stir. After cooling, pour into sterilized jars.
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Lemon juice salad dressing
A sour, spicy dressing for vegetable and even citrus salads. Store the dressing in the refrigerator
Photo: Gonzalo Mendiola, pexels.com
| Vegetable oil | 125 ml |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Lemon (juice) | 1 PC. |
| Ground black pepper | taste |
| Salt | 15 g |
| Mustard | on the tip of a knife |
Squeeze the juice from the lemon and remove the seeds. Mix the juice with all the ingredients - you can do this in a bottle.
You can marinate fish or chicken in the same dressing.
Cooking methods
Now about the most important thing - how to make lemon juice from powder concentrate. There are several options, but they are all simple and quick to execute. But in this process, proportions must be strictly observed, otherwise the taste of the finished product can be spoiled.
Option 1
To replace 60 ml of natural lemon juice, you need to take 5-6 g of citric acid, that is, a level teaspoon. If this amount of powder is diluted in 10 ml of water, the resulting solution will be equivalent in volume to the amount of juice of one medium lemon.
Benefits in cosmetology
The product in question is useful not only from the standpoint of promoting health. This is an indispensable product for healthy nails, hair and skin. Using lemon juice you can restore your hair:
- eliminate fat content;
- give them a natural shine;
- get rid of static electricity and dandruff.
Lemon is good for the skin. It eliminates acne and small wrinkles, nourishes and moisturizes the upper layers of the epidermis. The fruit is also good for nails. Above we looked at what vitamins are in lemon - many of them effectively fight fungus and strengthen the surface. Regular use of a lemon bath is a chance to forget about problems with your nail plates and make them smooth.
Washing the shower cabin
Over time, shower cabin owners discover a lot of dirt and various greasy stains on previously clean glass. Such a sight can hardly inspire anyone and requires purification. To do this, use the following mixture and procedure:
- Take a tablespoon of crystals per glass of water;
- stir the granules completely;
- take a simple sponge or rag;
- applied to contaminated areas;
- leave for 10-15 minutes and then wash off.
Note! It is best to use gloves, even if you have the strongest and most reliable skin. Lemon has quite a powerful effect.
If you want to pay special attention to the seams, but they are not quite accessible to a rag or sponge, you need to take a simple lemon. Lemon juice is sprinkled on the seams and then washed off with water.
Positive effects of lemons on the human body
Lemonade - vitamin drink
Thanks to the vitamins and minerals it contains, lemon has a beneficial effect on human health.
First of all, this sunny fruit increases our body's resistance to viruses and infections. Regular inclusion of it in the diet allows you to:
- strengthen the immune system;
- alleviate the course of the disease;
- speed up the healing process.
Eating lemons has a positive effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Thanks to the substances it contains:
- relieves nervous tension;
- the walls of the myocardium and blood vessels are strengthened;
- brain performance increases;
- the risk of developing atherosclerosis is reduced;
- sleep is normalized.
Lemons also have a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive system, normalizing the activity of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. This fruit is recommended for patients with high acidity.
Using lemon juice for cleansing
The peculiarity of lemon juice is its ability to reduce the pH of products and more. In addition, increasing acidity reduces the growth of bacteria and mold. The natural softening properties of water can be used to better remove dirt and dust. It is worth noting the ability to clean various surfaces. By the way, lemongrass is used to make various cleaning compositions that can be used for various surfaces.
There are quite a few areas where citric acid can be used, let’s note the main ones:
- cleaning glue stains from steel;
- removing grease and stains from surfaces;
- disinfection of kitchen surfaces;
- descaling a washing machine;
- descaling in bathrooms and showers;
- washing dirty windows;
- cleaning the toilet;
- Sprinkling wine stains (complete with baking soda and a little water).
Almost everywhere, lemon powder is used and a little water is added. Sometimes it is also important to make a mixture with soda and salt. This natural composition is actually often no worse than chemical detergents.
Attitude towards losing weight
Citric acid increases your metabolic rate, burning a lot of fat.
According to scientists, the E330 food supplement includes antioxidants that cleanse the organs and systems of the human body.
It can increase your metabolic rate, burning more fat. Citric acid is a good way to lose weight, but you need to be careful with it.
The supplement has a diuretic effect, as it removes fluid from the body. As a result, appetite disappears and a person’s body weight decreases.
The Health Organization Committee concluded that the rate of use of this drug should not be more than 120 mg per kilogram of body. It is good if a person takes 66-80 mg per 1 kg of weight per day. You can use citric acid as a folk remedy for weight loss, but you should always know the norm and never exceed it.
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The history of lemons in nutrition
The evergreen lemon tree produces fragrant fruits - lemons.
They are the result of crossing citron and bitter orange. At the moment, wild lemons are unknown. The word is borrowed from the Italian "limone", and the Italians took the Persian word, which the latter used to designate any citrus. This plant is native to China, India and the tropical islands of the Pacific Ocean. Lemons were brought from Pakistan and India to Spain, Italy, and the Middle East. Tree seedlings came to Russia in the 17th century. At that time, this was a rarity, and for the sake of lemon trees, the position of “lemon caretaker” was created.
Now Mexico and India are considered the leaders in growing this fruit. Every year, a total of 14 tons of lemons are collected, which grow in subtropical countries.
Menton hosts an annual lemon festival. Several lemon monuments have been erected: the largest in California reaches 3 meters. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, a sculptural composition is dedicated to the Pavlovsk lemon, which is one of the symbols of the city. In the 20th century, the Pavlovsk Limonarium operated there, growing lemons on an industrial scale.
The use of lemons in medicine
Lemons were consumed for vitamin deficiency, vitamin C deficiency, and scurvy. In folk medicine, lemon was used to treat urolithiasis, gout, rheumatism, high blood pressure, and colds. During fevers and temperatures, lemonade helped quench thirst.
Citric acid served as an antidote for alkali poisoning, neutralizing it.
Lemon oil is extracted from lemon peels, which is then used in the cosmetics industry and to improve the taste of medicines. Tincture of zest increases appetite, calms and relieves nausea.
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Citral is obtained from the oil. It is this that gives lemon its specific smell. Citral is used as a natural flavoring agent and also in perfumery. It is part of eye drops and lowers blood pressure.
In cosmetology, lemon juice and oil strengthens nails, improves hair condition, and whitens skin.
