Moroccan Natural Black Lemon

✨ Moroccan Natural Black Lemon — Deep Citrus Character

Moroccan Natural Black Lemon is a whole dried citrus fruit with a dark, almost black skin and a concentrated lemon aroma. It is known as black lemon, black lime, dried black lime, loomi and limoo amani; in Arabic it is called ليمون أسود. Once cracked, its dark interior releases a bright, savoury citrus scent that brings depth rather than fresh-lemon sharpness to a dish.

🌿 Traditional and Cultural Uses

Across Arab kitchens, black lemon was traditionally used to give slow-cooked dishes a distinctive sour, fragrant note. Whole loomi was dropped into rice, soups and meat dishes, while crushed pieces were stirred into sauces and seasoning blends. In household tradition, a warm black-lemon infusion was also prepared after rich meals or during cool weather for its lively aroma and comforting ritual.

🍵 How to Use

• 🍲 Pierce or crack one whole lemon and add it to a tagine, soup, broth or rice pot while it cooks.
• 🥘 Crush the dried fruit lightly before using it in a sauce, marinade or savoury spice blend.
• ☕ Prepare a warm infusion from a cracked black lemon and enjoy its bold citrus fragrance.
• 🍋 Remove the whole fruit before serving when you want its aroma without pieces in the dish.

🥣 Simple Black Lemon Infusion

1. Rinse one whole black lemon and make a few small cracks in its skin.
2. Place it in a cup or small pot and cover with hot water.
3. Leave it to infuse until the aroma and tang suit your taste, then strain before drinking.

🧾 Ingredients

Whole dried black lemon only, with no added ingredients.

🔬 Product Profile

Form: whole dried citrus fruit. Colour: deep brown to nearly black outside, with a dark dried interior. Aroma: concentrated citrus with a tangy, savoury character. This is a culinary ingredient supplied whole so you can pierce, crack or crush it according to your recipe.

📦 How We Sell It

Supplied as whole, loose dried black lemons. Choose the weight that suits your kitchen: 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg, 2kg, 3kg or 5kg.

🌤️ Storage

Keep the lemons in a tightly closed jar or pouch in a cool, dry cupboard away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight. Use a clean, dry spoon or hand when handling them so their concentrated aroma stays at its best.