How to choose fresh lemon without poisoning

After discovering fresh Chinese lemons containing the amount of Carbendazim (used to kill fungi) exceeding the permissible level is spreading in the Vietnamese market, many housewives expressed concern when using this fruit.

Here are the ways to distinguish "fresh" lemon with poor quality products so that you can consult when going shopping:

Do not choose lemon with a pungent odor

Fruit containing chemicals often have a bad smell, unpleasant because when the spray is finished, people do not leave enough isolation time that has been brought to the market. You can test it by putting the lemon in a plastic bag, grabbing it for a moment, then opening it. If there are residual chemicals, there will be a slight smell.

Use your hand to lightly press the outer shell

If you see essential oil, this is a quality lemon, not soaked in preservative chemicals.

Origin choice

The safe farming process is the decisive factor for lemon to not be poisoned. Therefore, you should choose the type of fruit with the origin (when buying at the supermarket) or ask the seller. This is especially important in case you use lemon peel to make cakes, eat directly.

Choose a small lemon, with a branch, hold it heavy and light

According to the experience of many sophisticated housewives, the amount of water in small lemons is usually more and better than that of big but light fruits. On the other hand, they also believe that oversized lemons may have previously used many growth stimulants.

Avoid buying lemons with dull green or pale yellow spots

Chances are they have been harvested long ago, causing bad health effects.

Choose lemon smooth skin without clumping

These fruits often have higher nutritional and vitamin content than those with a rough, rough appearance.

Choose lemon with thin skin, does not contain mushrooms

Carefully examine the surfaces to see if there are any mold marks on the lemon. Eating sick lemon does not help you accumulate a lot of nutrients and vitamins, but also makes your health vulnerable.

After buying lemon

If not used up, you should put them in a small plastic bag and put in the cool compartment in the refrigerator. This way, you should only store for no more than a week.