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DESCRIPTION The Sorrento Lemon PGI is a fresh citrus fruit of the Citrus limon L., Burmann species, in the local ecotype Ovale di Sorrento also known as Massa Lubrense or Massese Lemon. PRODUCTION AREA The production area of ​​Limone di Sorrento PGI includes part of the territory of the municipalities of Vico Equense, Meta, Piano di Sorrento, Sant'Agnello, Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Capri and Anacapri, in the province of Naples, in the Campania region. PRODUCTION METHOD The cultivation generally used is terracing, with the plants incorporated into retaining walls. The cultivation method is free-pot, adapted to a suitable covering system. The trees are in fact grown under the so-called Sorrento pergola, i.e. special scaffolding made up of poles, preferably made of...

Effect: Why water with lemon is so healthy Living healthily is sometimes very tiring: regular sporting activity, healthy eating, good rest and much more. Small effort with big effect. Drink a glass of lemon water in the morning to start each new day in a healthy way. It is prepared in a short time and works miracles. Vitamin C Lemon juice strengthens the immune systemo Lemon juice contains a lot C vitamin, therefore the combination of water and lemon is antibacterial and strengthens the immune system. However, vitamin C is very sensitive to heat. It is therefore worth drinking cold water and lemon as well. Detoxify and deacidify the body It's almost unbelievable: it has such an acidic taste and yet...

It was already known that citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, hence the habit of drinking orange juice in the morning. However, lemon holds the concentration record, with 52 mg of vitamin C per 100 g of fruit. Since the requirement for vitamin C is approximately 100 mg/day, two simple squeezed lemons ensure the daily quantity. However, do not hesitate to increase the doses if you smoke, if you are tired, stressed or if you do not consume fruit or vegetables at every meal. You definitely have a deficiency of this precious vitamin! Protected by the thick peel of the fruit and preserved by the acidic environment, vitamin C remains stable, even several weeks after harvesting the lemon. On...