description Corsican Citron Overview
The Corsican citron is a variety of citrus medica cultivated on the French island of Corsica. It is characterized by its large size, bumpy texture, and intensely fragrant, oil-rich rind. While its flesh is highly acidic and bitter, the rind is traditionally candied or used to flavor Cédratine, a regional sweet liqueur, making it a significant agricultural product for the local economy.
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What kind of citrus is Corsican Citron?
Corsican Citron is a variety of Citrus medica cultivated on Corsica. In French it is called cedrat de Corse, and the Corsican name alimea is also used.
Why is the rind more valuable than the juice?
The fruit has a large, aromatic rind with abundant pith and oil-rich zest. Cooks traditionally candy that rind or use it in preserves and fragrant citrus preparations.
Can Corsican Citron be used like an ordinary lemon?
It is not primarily a juice citrus like a lemon or Valencia orange. Its thick, bumpy peel is the feature most often used, especially for candied citron and zest.
How can I recognize a Corsican Citron?
A Corsican Citron is usually large with a yellow, rough, or lumpy peel and a substantial white pith. Those features distinguish it from the thinner rind of a typical lemon.
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