The persian sweet lemo looks like a meyer lemon : the fat , round citrus fruit has slightly yellowish – green skin that gives way to a warm yellow glow at maturity . Whitin , however , the greenish flesh exudes the aroma of roses and the taste is sweet with a flavor more like that of an orange . The rind is very thin , and when rubbed the oils emit a sweet smell. Persian sweet lemons have several seeds. Whitin a short period after cutting or biting into the flesh , the juice can take on a bitter flavor , similar to grapefruit juice.
Seasons / Availability
Persian sweet lemons are available in the fall months through the early spring
Current Facts
Persian sweet lemons are also known as limu shirin in iran and are popular in markets and homes for its high vitamin c content as well as its sweet flavor . Persian sweet lemons are botanically known as citrus limetta , though there are some that believe these lemons are truly mutations of citrus limon.