{"product_id":"bornibus-citrons-confits-salzzitronen","title":"Candied lemons – Preserved lemons","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003ePreserved lemons from Bornibus add salt and acidity to your tagine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBornibus preserved lemons are whole lemons that have been cured in brine for weeks, becoming soft, tender, and deeply savory. Their peel tastes salty and acidic, with a subtle bitterness that provides structure to any stew—available in a large jar for those who frequently cook North African cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreserved lemons\u003c\/strong\u003e are salt-cured lemons from the Parisian Maison Bornibus, a staple spice for tagines and couscous in North Africa for generations. The salt draws the moisture out of the fruit, making the peel soft and mild, and transforming the sharp acidity of the lemon into a well-rounded, savory depth. It is primarily the peel that is used, finely chopped and dosed sparingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSalty, acidic, and deeper than fresh lemon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jar contains whole, golden-yellow fruits that feel heavy and soft to the touch beneath the brine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you taste a piece of the peel, you first notice the salt, then the acidity, followed by a warm, almost floral citrus note that fresh lemon simply cannot provide. The flesh is tender and heavily salted, while the peel is delicate and flavorful—it is the part that truly matters. A single quarter is enough to season an entire pot, as the flavor is so concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor tagine, fish, and anything that stews for a long time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserved lemons belong in lamb tagine with olives, chicken with ginger and saffron, couscous, and braised vegetables. In Moroccan kitchens, the jar is as much a standard pantry item as a bay leaf is here. They are also excellent cold, finely chopped in a yogurt dip, salsa verde, lentil salad, or over fried fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore cooking, rinse the piece briefly, scrape out the pulp, and cut the peel into narrow strips. Add it to the pot early so it can release its seasoning into the sauce. In a vinaigrette, it holds its own alongside the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bornibus-dijon-senf\"\u003eDijon mustard\u003c\/a\u003e from the same producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeeks of curing in salt make the peel edible\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh lemon peel is hard and bitter; in its raw state, it would be unpalatable in most dishes. Salt changes this: over weeks, it draws water out of the fruit, the cell walls break down, the bitterness recedes—leaving behind a peel that is tender enough to be eaten with a spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBornibus cures the fruits whole in water and salt, acidified with citric and acetic acid. A little calcium chloride keeps the peel firm so it doesn't fall apart during the long curing process, and ascorbic acid preserves the bright yellow color. The list of ingredients ends there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKept under brine, they last for months\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce opened, keep the lemons in the jar, well covered by their brine and stored in a cool place, and they will last for months. Simply squeeze out the piece you remove and push the rest back under the surface. This large jar is intended for kitchens where the tagine comes to the table often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maison-bornibus\"\u003emustards, mayonnaises, and cornichons from Bornibus\u003c\/a\u003e come from the same producer—and for those shopping for French specialties, you can find more in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/frankreich\"\u003eselection from France\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContent 825 g – Drained weight 500 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Bornibus","offers":[{"title":"825 g \/ 500 g","offer_id":60459112792398,"sku":"047BOR0011","price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/bornibus-citron-confits-salzzitronen.png?v=1787834817","url":"https:\/\/nurgutes.eu\/en\/products\/bornibus-citrons-confits-salzzitronen","provider":"nur Gutes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}