Spices & Herbs
Abido Citric Acid (Lemon Salt) 50g
- Halal
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Dairy Free
- Lebanese
Abido Citric Acid is food-grade citric acid (E330) - the 'lemon salt' (hamod el-laymoun / sour salt) that Lebanese and Turkish cooks use for a clean, sharp sourness in hummus, stuffed vine leaves, pickles, soups and sweets when lemons are scarce. Abido Spices has been Lebanon's best-known spice house since 1950 - still family-run, grinding and blending at its own ISO…
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About this product
Abido Citric Acid is food-grade citric acid (E330) - the 'lemon salt' (hamod el-laymoun / sour salt) that Lebanese and Turkish cooks use for a clean, sharp sourness in hummus, stuffed vine leaves, pickles, soups and sweets when lemons are scarce. Abido Spices has been Lebanon's best-known spice house since 1950 - still family-run, grinding and blending at its own ISO 22000-certified factory in Naameh, just south of Beirut.
A pinch does the work of a whole lemon without adding liquid. Also the baker's secret for a tangy icing, a jam that sets, fizzing sherbet and home-made bath bombs.
How to use it
- Lebanese cooking – 1/4 tsp in hummus, warak enab (vine leaves), fattoush or lentil soup in place of a lemon.
- Pickles (torshi) – 1 tsp per litre of brine keeps turnips and cucumbers crisp and bright.
- Jams & drinks – 1/2 tsp per kg of fruit helps jam set; a pinch sharpens lemonade and jallab.
- Baking & sherbet – Mix 1:1 with bicarbonate and icing sugar for fizzy sherbet; a pinch brightens icing.
Good to know
Is it food grade?
Yes - Abido citric acid is sold as a food ingredient (E330) and packed in a food facility.
How much replaces a lemon?
About 1/4 teaspoon dissolved in a tablespoon of water equals the sourness of one lemon.
Can I use it for cleaning or bath bombs?
Yes - it descales kettles and is the acid half of a bath bomb, but this pack is sold and labelled as food.
What allergens does it contain?
None listed in the ingredients; Abido's pack states it may contain traces of wheat (gluten), sesame and mustard.
How is it delivered?
Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 from our London warehouse.
- 100% food-grade citric acid (E330) - fine, quick-dissolving powder
- Lebanese 'lemon salt' for hummus, vine leaves, pickles and molokhia
- Sets jams, sharpens drinks and icing, makes sherbet fizz
- Packed in Lebanon by Abido, est. 1950
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45
From our guides
Ingredients & allergens
- Ingredients
- Citric acid (E330). (allergens shown in bold capitals). Always check the pack label. Abido packs this product in a facility that also handles wheat (gluten), sesame and mustard, so the pack carries a 'may contain' advisory. If you have a severe allergy, please check the pack label before use.
- Contains
- None of the 14 major allergens declared
- May contain
- Wheat (gluten), sesame, mustard
Ingredients and allergens may change. Always read the label before use.
Nutrition
| Typical values | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1030 kJ / 247 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 100 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Product details
- Product
- Food-grade citric acid powder (E330)
- Also known as
- Lemon salt, sour salt, citric acid powder, hamod el-laymoun, melh laymoun, E330, حامض الليمون
- Brand
- Abido (Abido Co. for Trade & Industry, Beirut, Lebanon - est. 1950)
- Pack size
- 50g black foil sachet (Abido retail pack, Made in Lebanon)
- Form
- Fine crystalline powder
- Country of origin
- Lebanon - blended and packed by Abido in Lebanon
- Suitable for
- Vegetarians and vegans
- Halal
- Yes - Abido products are halal (manufacturer displays a halal certificate)
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal the sachet (or decant into an airtight jar) after opening.
- Best before
- 2028 or later - exact date printed on each pack (Abido spices carry a 2-year shelf life; we rotate stock)
- Delivery
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 - dispatched from our London warehouse
Delivery & returns
Tracked UK delivery: Standard £3.99 (usually 3–5 working days), free on orders of £45 or more; Express £6.99 (usually 1–2 working days). Every order is carefully packed and sealed for the journey, then dispatched promptly. If anything isn't right, contact us and we'll put it right. Unopened, undamaged items can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
