Assam lemon
Assam Lemon also known as Nemu Tenga (Template:Lang-as) refers to the lemons namely 'Gol Nemu' (Template:Lang-as) and 'Kaji Nemu' (Template:Lang-as) which are found and cultivated in the Indian state of Assam. These lemons are an important part of Assamese cuisine.[1] The botanical name of Assam Lemon is Citrus limon.[2]
Varieties
Gol Nemu
Gol Nemu is a lemon which is similar to the other lemons found in India. It is round in shape but is larger. The taste of the lemon is sweeter than other lemons and Kaji Nemu. When the lemon ripes, its colour changes to yellow and become more sweeter.
Kaji Nemu
Kaji Nemu is other variety of this lemon and is elongated and oblong compared to other lemons.[3] This lemon has higher juice content than Gol Nemu. It is a popular lemon in Assam and is associated with Assamese cuisine. This lemon is large as Gol Nemu and also turns yellow during ripening.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Gol Nemu Limes". www.specialtyproduce.com. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
- ^ "Fruits and vegetables of Assam". all-mixed.blogspot.in. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
- ^ "Australian finger lime: Citric caviar - Outlook Traveller". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
- ^ "Precious Lemons". natasha-pointstoponder.blogspot.in. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
- ^ "ASSAM LEMON - PDF" (PDF). www.kiran.nic.in. Retrieved 2018-02-15.