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Record 1 2008-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
DEF

A citrus fruit with a strong aroma [that] looks like lemon; it has the same shape and colour as a lime.

OBS

Its zest and leaves are used in the preparation of a few dishes ... With a granular peel, it's very bitter ... The zest is the part the most commonly used, and as it has a strong flavour, it must be used sparingly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
DEF

Agrume à demi sauvage de couleur verte, au zeste très parfumé, de plus petite taille que le citron et de forme moins régulière.

Spanish

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