At home, I don't think it is necessary to wash them if you are just using the insides as juice. read more
At home, I don't think it is necessary to wash them if you are just using the insides as juice. I think it is prudent to rinse the outside, if it is coming into contact with other foods (lemon rind, slice of lemon for drinks, etc) just as a precautionary measure. read more
Wash the lemon before you cut it in half to make a fruit and vegetable wash. Even though you won't eat the peel, it can be contaminated. When you cut the lemon in half, those germs and bacteria can be transferred to the fruit and juice of the lemon. read more