Lemon aspen

Acronychia acidula, A. oblongifolia

fruit

Small pale yellow fruits with a sharp lemon and grapefruit taste, in sauces, sorbets and dressings.

Origin

Rainforests of Queensland (Australia)

Where to find it

Queensland growers sell the frozen fruits to restaurants and jam makers.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Very sour, the fruits are rarely eaten raw: they are blended into a purée, then sweetened or salted.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Vitamin C · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It is not an aspen: it is a cousin of citrus, growing in the rainforest.