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You Won’t BELIEVE How Much Juice Hides Inside One Lemon — Reality Is Wild! If you’ve ever sliced open a lemon, jumping straight to juice without stopping, you might be shocked — the amount of liquid packed inside one small lemon is far more than you ever imagined. Prepare to be amazed by the surprising science behind this zesty citrus mystery. The Hilarious Myth: “Just a Little Juice” We’ve all heard the saying — “A little lemon goes a long way.” But science tells a wildly different story. One average lemon can hold 2 to 3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) — yes, that’s right: just 2 to 3 fluids, enough to brighten a dish, refresh a drink, or even start a homemade marmalade. But hold on — how does a fruit that small contain so much juice? The Science Behind the Juice Lemons are nature’s lemon (literally) powerhouses — containing about 5–7% citric acid in water, which translates to a dense concentration of juice. Because lemons are primarily shrubs built for survival, their cells store maximum juice compactly. When punctured, that juice—not water—exudes profusely, creating the juggernaut of citrus liquid we daily take for granted.