Lemon squeezer

Lemon squeezer

Lemon Squeezer is a kitchen utensil designed to extract juice from lemons or other citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, or limes. It is designed to separate and crush the pulp of the fruit in a way that is easy to operate.

History

The lemon squeezer, in its many forms, has been around for centuries. The earliest known example of a simple lemon squeezer dates back to the early 18th century. However, it was not until the late 19th century that the first patented designs for lemon squeezers were filed.

Design and Operation

A typical lemon squeezer is dome-shaped and has a ridged interior. The user places half of a lemon into the squeezer with the cut side facing down. When the user applies pressure to the squeezer, the juice is forced out through the bottom of the squeezer and the pulp and seeds are retained inside the dome.

There are also electric lemon squeezers available on the market. These devices operate on the same principle as the manual squeezer, but they use an electric motor to apply the pressure.

Uses

The primary use of a lemon squeezer is to extract juice from lemons or other citrus fruits. The juice can be used in a variety of ways, such as in recipes, for making lemonade, or for flavoring drinks. Some people also use lemon juice for its health benefits, as it is high in vitamin C and other nutrients.

See Also

• Juicer
• Citrus
• Kitchen utensil

References

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