Tas® Eureka Lemons
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The standard bearer of the lemon world — Eureka is the variety most people picture when they think of a lemon, and with good reason. It accounts for the majority of commercial lemon production globally and has done since the late nineteenth century, when it was first selected from seed in Los Angeles. These are sourced from South Africa, where year-round growing conditions and well-established citrus farming produce consistently good fruit.
Eureka lemons are medium to large, with a bright yellow, moderately textured skin and an oval shape that tapers slightly at each end. The rind is rich in essential oils — limonene being the dominant compound — which is what gives lemon zest its intensity and fragrance. The flesh is juicy and highly acidic, with the clean, sharp sourness that makes lemon indispensable in both sweet and savoury cooking. There are few seeds, which is one of the practical reasons Eureka became the dominant commercial variety over its main rival, Lisbon.
What distinguishes a good lemon from a mediocre one is less about variety and more about ripeness and freshness. A properly ripe Eureka should feel heavy for its size — that weight is juice. The skin should be firm but give slightly under pressure, and the colour should be a uniform bright yellow with no green patches. These arrive in good condition and are suitable for any application where you need reliable lemon juice, zest, or both.
Origin: South Africa.
Ingredients: Eureka lemons (Citrus limon).