Water Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is the liquid extracted from lemons, a citrus fruit. It is commonly produced by squeezing lemons. It has a tart, acidic flavor and is often used to add brightness to foods and drinks.

Lemon juice is used as a natural preservative, flavor enhancer, and acidity regulator in a wide variety of foods. Manufacturers add it to jams, jellies, sauces, dressings, and marinades to provide a tart taste and help preserve the product.

Lemon juice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of vitamin C, an antioxidant. While generally safe, excessive intake of acidic foods like lemon juice can potentially erode tooth enamel. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated citric acid, the primary acid in lemon juice, but have not set specific intake limits for lemon juice itself.