Moroccan Citron vs Citron

The Moroccan citron is a traditional North African variety of Citrus medica indigenous to Morocco. It has been historically cultivated by Moroccan Jewish communities for use as a kosher etrog during the festival of Sukkot, as well as in local culinary traditions. The fruit is notable for its cultural and religious significance within Moroccan Jewish heritage.

The citron is a fragrant citrus fruit and one of the three original ancestral species from which most modern cultivated citrus varieties descend. Unlike most other citrus fruits, the citron contains a thick, spongy white albedo and very little juicy pulp, making its heavy, fragrant rind its primary culinary and commercial asset. Throughout history, the fruit has been heavily cultivated and utilize...