There’s one really easy way to tell.
Pithy, hard citrus with little juice can be a bummer, and lemons arent exactly inexpensive.
Luckily, theres a super-simple way to identify the juiciest citrus in the produce aisle.
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You want tochoose a lemon that feels fuller(with juice!)
than the other ones.
you’re able to also squeeze the lemon to test it out.
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Look for something that has just the right amount of give.
Lemons ripen best on trees, Alsberg says.
In general, the longer theyre on the tree before being harvested, the better.
(Always look out for mold spots if youre worried.)
Before you slice the lemon, microwave it on high for about 30 seconds or until it gets warm.
Once the outside is cool enough to touch, cut the lemon and juice it.
If youre in the market to optimize your juicing experience, Alsberg recommends investing in a juicer.
