Lemon from Menton

According to legend, Menton was chosen by Adam & Eve to plant the lemon taken from Paradise. This place full of charm reminded them of lost Eden… Indeed, for the cultivation of lemons, it really is paradise! The prevailing microclimate is particularly mild. Besides, it (almost) never freezes. The soil is also particularly conducive to its cultivation. The lemon that grows in Menton is bigger and has a thicker skin than a classic lemon. It is also juicier and sweeter. It releases floral notes and its aromatic persistence is very long. And as everything is good in lemon, we use it in its entirety to make our jams. It is thus full of taste (the skin has a high content of essential oils) and textures...

On a cheesecloth, in a mille-feuille, a crème brûlée with ginger and lemon, a soufflé, with simmered chicken...

320g

• Ingredients
• Nutritional values
• Receipts

• Prepared with 39g of fruit per 100g. Cane sugar (EU and non-EU origin), Menton lemons 39%, gelling agent: fruit pectin.
• Energy: 954kJ / 225kcal; Fat: <0.5g, of which fatty acids: <0.1g; Carbohydrates: 55g, of which sugars: 55g; Protein: <0.5g; Salt: 0.02g
• Click here to see the lemon jam cake recipe