True Citrus Review & Giveaway

once upon a time, many a few years in the past, when I labored at Curves, a dietician might come in periodically to educate individuals approximately wholesome consuming. I continually loved taking note of what she had to mention, and he or she introduced me to some new (to me) merchandise. one of the things that she introduced in become called proper Lemon.

It changed into in a bit packet (the dimensions of a packet of sweetener). She defined that it changed into crystallized lemon--basically the equal of 1 wedge, and it wasn't sweetened at all. She confirmed the individuals this product and said that it is a first-rate manner to start drinking extra water--you could add a packet to water, and it tastes similar to water with a squeeze of lemon in it. I tried it and definitely favored it, but I wasn't capable of find it in the shop.

rapid ahead nearly 10 years, and i got an email from a business enterprise known as genuine Citrus--the authentic "true Lemon" organization. They asked if I would really like to try some of their merchandise, and i was genuinely surprised when I saw how a great deal that they had branched out. similarly to the true Lemon, there may be additionally true Lime, true Orange, and actual Grapefruit. The proper Lemon and actual Lime also come in shaker bottles to use larger quantities than the small packets.

they have got even brought a few products which are sweetened--iced tea with lemon, lemonade, and raspberry lemonade. those are much like products like Crystal mild, simplest they're sweetened with Stevia in preference to synthetic sweeteners.

i was excited to see all of the vivid citrus hues once I opened the box:

i've spent the remaining couple of weeks attempting out the distinct products. I commenced with the four unsweetened products--true Lemon, genuine Lime, actual Grapefruit, and authentic Orange.

Here is the what the contents of a packet look like (this is the True Lime):

I added it to a few glowing water (unsweetened--just simple antique carbonated water) and ice, and it became certainly correct! The real Lime tastes much like a squeeze of lime juice. I tried the orange, grapefruit, and lemon packets the same manner. generally, i am now not a grapefruit character in any respect--I do not like grapefruit, and i don't like grapefruit juice. however, i've to mention that the real Grapefruit become my favorite!

Jerry and the men all agreed that they like the grapefruit one the first-class additionally, but we truly favored all 4 flavors. The genuine Lime turned into screaming at me to use it in a cocktail (yes, screaming), so I seemed on line for a very easy recipe the use of lime, and i came up with a Paloma.

Why yes, that is a Sam's Club-sized bottle of tequila, thankyouverymuch.

A Paloma is a cocktail made with tequila, grapefruit flavored soda, and a lime wedge. A shot of tequila has four PointsPlus, so I used weight-reduction plan soda; and in location of the lime wedge, I used two packets of true Lime (i really like lime, so I used two, however one would paintings too). It turned into superb! My simplest regret is that I did not salt the rim of the glass, because that might have made it greater yummy. I made the children a mocktail version (simply the soda and actual Lime), and they cherished it.

Shaker bottles to sprinkle on veggies,
popcorn, pasta, meat, etc.

you may use the real Citrus merchandise many different methods--nearly everywhere that you could use citrus juice in a recipe. these are handy in that they do not cross terrible (i've thrown away extra lemons and limes than i will rely because they have got grown mildew); they are additionally transportable, so you can deliver the packets on your purse.

here are a few ideas from the true Citrus internet site:
*Sprinkle proper Lime on popcorn or tortilla chips.
*Sprinkle real Lemon on greens in place of the usage of salt.
*add genuine Lemon or authentic Lime to butter to make a lemon butter or lime butter.
*Make flavored ice cubes.
click here for the whole listing of ideas on their internet site.

i have never attempted this but, however I want to strive including a packet of proper Lime to cheesecake pudding for a key lime pie-like dessert.

The lemonade blend and the raspberry lemonade mix are each excellent as nicely. In the summertime, i really like to make a five-calorie Arnold Palmer through mixing unsweetened iced tea with Crystal mild Lemonade (50/50)--but i'm now going to replace to the real Lemonade, because it's sweetened with Stevia.

common, I absolutely cannot say something bad approximately any of the goods they despatched me. I truly loved them! And i found that my nearby Kroger carries the actual Lemon and real Lime (unfortunately, not the genuine Grapefruit). they are in a atypical spot of the shop--with the sugar and other sweeteners. So in case you test your shop, try that aisle.

proper Citrus may be very generously going to provide away a box of all of these products to at least one lucky Runs for Cookies reader! you'll acquire the equal box that I did, which includes:

A box each of True Lemon, True Lime, & True Orange for Cooking, Baking & Beverages (32 packets/box)

A box each of True Original Lemonade, & True Raspberry Lemonade for Your Water (10 stick packets/box)

A box of True Grapefruit for Your Water (32 packets/box)

A canister of True Lemon Iced Tea for Your Water (6/2-quart packets)

A True Lemon & True Lime Shaker for Cooking, Baking & Seasoning (2.85oz/shaker)

That is a LOT of products. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! To enter, leave a comment on this post telling me how you would like to use one of these products. I will accept entries until Saturday morning (10/13/2012) at 8:00 a.m. EST. I will announce the winner Saturday evening, and the winner will have 48 hours to contact me or I will select a new winner. 

You can find True Citrus on their website, Facebook, and Twitter. 

(In full disclosure, I was given the True Citrus products for free to review, but was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.)