The "Amalfi Sfusato" lemon has played an important role in the preparation of sweets and ice creams for centuries; its flavour is the master's touch in many Mediterranean dishes.
Its juice is used in the preparation of simple, refreshing drinks, such as lemonade. In cooking, the "sfusato" lemon, which on other occasions is often used for therapeutic purposes, is an indispensable ingredient in the preparation of sophisticated first courses and cakes. Lemon liqueur is an excellent natural digestive, often served cold at the end of a meal.
The juice, the pulp, the seeds, the skin and even the leaves of the "Amalfi Sfusato" may be used. Its therapeutic properties are well-known: it fights infection, stimulates the immune system, relieves stress, is an aid to smokers, stimulates growth and retards senescence, and enhances athletic performance.

As far as fertilising is concerned, only organic fertilisers are used: cow-, sheep- and goat manure, once a year. Mineral oils and copper sulphate are used as fungicides and C.AT.A. has recently been experimenting with biological treatments, using insects to combat other, harmful insects.
As of this year, our lemons have prestigious European Community G.I.P. (Geographic Indication Protected) certification under the name "Amalfi Coast Lemon".

The average content of 100 g of "Amalfi Sfusato" is:
water 92 g;
sugars 1.4 g;
trace lipids;
proteins 0.3 g;
calories 7 g;
citric acids and mineral salts 5 g;
vitamin C 40 mg;
potassium 140 mg;
calcium 20 mg;
phosphorus 10 mg;
iron 0.3 mg;
magnesium 0.4 mg;
copper 0.13 mg;
sodium 2 mg;
thiamine (vitamin B1) 0.05 mg;
riboflavin (vitamin B2) 0.02 mg;
vitamin PP 0.02 mg;
vitamin P 0.01 mg;
vitamin A (in the peel) 0.01 mg.

C.A.T.A. s.c.r.l.
Amalfi Citrus-Fruit Processing Co-operative
e-mail: cata@starnet.it