VARIEGATED PINK LEMONS

Variegated Pink Lemons are easy to spot by their vibrant green streaks against a bright yellow background. The pretty pink flesh gives a nice burst of tartness and has less seeds than a Eureka lemon. As the fruit matures the green stripes begin to fade and they become less acidic. It was discovered as a sport on a Eureka lemon tree in Burbank, California in 1930 and is also called a variegated Eureka lemon or pink-fleshed Eureka lemon. The stunning pink color is from its high concentration of the antioxidant lycopene, however it does not yield pink juice.  Lemon slices or a peel of the pretty rind really shine in a beverage of your choice, highlight them as a garnish or use them in a dish needing an extra kick of tartness.