The lemon is a round, slightly elongated fruit, it has a strong and resistant skin, with an intense bright yellow colour when it is totaly ripe, giving off a special aroma when it is cut. The pulp is pale yellow, juicy and acid, divided in gores.It is only consumed in fresh in the gastronomy field, its juice is used as seasoning for soups, drinks, salads, fish dishes and hundreds of confectionery products. In cooking, the lemon shares its importance with the Mexican limes. The lime comes from Malaysia and its culture is more restricted to the humid and warm tropical and subtropical areas, since it is very sensible to cold weather.