Assam Lemon

A Kaji Nemu

Assam Lemon also known as Nemu Tenga (Assamese: নেমু টেঙা) refers to the lemons namely 'Gul Nemu' (Assamese: গোল নেমু /gʊl nɛmu/) and 'Kaji Nemu' (Assamese: কাজি নেমু /kazi nɛmu/) which are found and cultivated in the Indian state of Assam.[1] These lemons are an important part of Assamese cuisine.[2] The botanical name of Assam Lemon is Citrus limon.[3]

Assam lemon contains high level of Vitamin C and are used for preparing refreshing drinks and pickles as well as garnishing curry and other dishes.[4]

Varieties

Kaji Nemu in Assamese Thali. It is in the upper right corner to the rice between salt and green chilli

Gul Nemu

Gul Nemu is a lemon which is similar to the other lemons found in India. It is round in shape but is larger. The taste of the lemon is sweeter than other lemons and Kaji Nemu. When the lemon ripes, its colour changes to yellow and become more sweeter.

Kaji Nemu

Kaji Nemu is other variety of this lemon and is elongated and oblong compared to other lemons.[5] This lemon has higher juice content than Gul Nemu. It is a popular lemon in Assam and is associated with Assamese cuisine. This lemon is large as Gul Nemu and also turns yellow during ripening.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ "Lemon Cultivation -". 2013-09-22. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
  2. ↑ "Gul Nemu Limes". www.specialtyproduce.com. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
  3. ↑ "Fruits and vegetables of Assam". all-mixed.blogspot.in. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
  4. ↑ "Design and Development of a Hand Operated Assam Lemon Fruit Harvester". Sustainability and Social Innovation Lab. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
  5. ↑ "Australian finger lime: Citric caviar - Outlook Traveller". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
  6. ↑ "Precious Lemons". natasha-pointstoponder.blogspot.in. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
  7. ↑ "ASSAM LEMON (Citrus Limon L. Burmf)" (PDF). www.kiran.nic.in.
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