Lemon is a very flavorful fruit, but it does have its drawbacks. Lemon is bitter, so if you add more sugar it becomes harder to swallow. The acidity also makes it more difficult to palate. You might think that you can’t combine lemon and gum, but it’s not as difficult as you might think. If you combine the two you’ll get something that’s tasty and nutritious, with a healthy dose of lemony flavor.
I’ve found a simple homemade strain is easier than buying it. All you need is about four lemons, a few mint leaves, and about two tablespoons of sugar. Mix the lemon and mint together in a saucepan until the leaves begin to appear translucent. Leave the mixture to cool down, strain into a container, and store in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to a week, although the flavor will change as it goes through the process.
After using the lemon strain, simply heat up some water and add in the sugar. Stir to mix everything well. Drink right away or store in the fridge until ready to use. When you’re ready to use the gum, boil some water, add in the lemon juice, and blend into a smooth paste. There should be no lumps.
There are two types of gum, one with a flavor from the lemon and one with a flavor from the sugar. I tend to like the lemon flavor better. If this isn’t your cup of tea, adjust the sugar to your liking. It’s great for those rainy days when you need a little bit of added sweetness, but don’t want to add tons of calories. Be careful, though – it tastes delicious and it’s easy to overdose on the sugar.
Another good thing to mix with the gum is something that has a bit of tartness to it, such as tart cherries. One idea is to put some cherry preserves or tart cherries into a blender along with the gum and let it liquefy. Mix it thoroughly until it has a consistency that is more like a pudding, and stir. You’ll have a perfect level of tartness for when you’re ready to eat.
To make it even better, you can dip your gums in the lemon juice first, before putting them on your teeth. This makes it taste all the more delicious. You could also just drizzle a little of the juice over your cookies or other snacks.
One word of caution: some people might find this a little too sweet. If you’re used to sweet tasting gum, you might not like it quite as much as you used to. However, it still tastes very good and it’s certainly worth trying. Who knows, it may become your favorite kind of gum.
The great thing about this product is that it doesn’t contain any preservatives, artificial flavors or colors and is high in natural sugar. That makes it great for kids and adults alike. Try some today and see for yourself. You may just fall in love with it!
I’d like to take a moment to mention that it is not chewable. It will not give you a hard time trying to remove it from your mouth. It will not cause stains either, if you leave it on for too long. So, in that regard, it is just like anything else out there. If you need something to put into your mouth and you don’t want it to be chewed, this could be perfect.
The taste is slightly bitter. It actually has a slight tart taste. Most gum tastes like an assortment of fruits. Lemon is a lemon flavor and therefore it’s a bit more bitter than most. This is a good thing, though. If you’re used to taste strong flavors, this shouldn’t affect you too much.
One other aspect that you may notice is that this is rather expensive compared to other gum. It is made by the gum manufacturer, so they are trying to maximize profit. The cost of this product is generally pretty comparable to other brands of gum, but it is a premium. This means that you should consider purchasing it if you are going to use it.
I’m not saying that you have to go and purchase one, though. You can always use it in a couple of ways and not worry about it affecting your budget at all. One of the best things that you can do with it is to take a piece of lemon and squeeze it. Use the juice to brush your teeth or apply it to a lemon slice. There are lots of different ways that you can make use of the lemon gum, which is why it’s worth having in your home.