MENTON LEMONS IGP

Origin: Menton, France

Season: February - August

Menton Lemons - IGP Protected Citrus from the French Riviera

These exceptional lemons from the historic town of Menton on the French Riviera hold prestigious IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) status, guaranteeing their authenticity and superior quality. Prized by professional chefs worldwide, Menton lemons are renowned for their intense perfume, naturally sweet pith, and perfectly balanced juice that sets them apart from ordinary citrus.

Each fruit is carefully hand-harvested from ancient terraced groves nestled between the Maritime Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. This unique microclimate, with its mild winters and gentle sea breezes, creates ideal growing conditions that produce lemons of unparalleled quality and distinctive characteristics.

Menton lemons contain significantly higher concentrations of essential oils compared to standard varieties, resulting in their extraordinary fragrance and flavour intensity. Unlike conventional lemons, these fruits exhibit minimal acidity and possess a notable natural sweetness throughout, including in their edible pith. This remarkable sweetness means the entire fruit, including the normally bitter white pith, can be consumed without any unpleasant bitterness.

The unique properties of Menton lemons make them incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Whole slices can be used directly in cocktails, desserts, and seafood dishes without any need to remove the pith. They excel in preserving applications, creating exquisite candied peels and marmalades with complex flavour profiles. The aromatic zest proves particularly valuable in patisserie work, where its intense fragrance elevates cakes, biscuits, and confections.

These lemons are essential for authentic Provençal cuisine, where their balanced sweetness and minimal acidity complement traditional dishes beautifully. They also create exceptional cocktails, where their natural sweetness reduces the need for additional sugar whilst providing incomparable citrus complexity.

Heritage: Our Menton lemons are sourced exclusively from certified IGP producers who maintain traditional farming methods dating back to the 15th century. Each lemon undergoes careful hand-selection to ensure it meets the strict IGP quality standards that protect this extraordinary citrus variety's reputation and authenticity.

Net: 1kg