No, pink lemons are not sweet in the way a typical dessert fruit is. However, they are relatively sweeter than regular lemons.
Pink Lemon Sweetness Explained
Pink lemons, like the Eureka lemon, possess a tart, acidic flavor when young. However, a key difference is that their acidity lessens as they ripen. This means older pink lemons develop a sweeter taste compared to their younger counterparts or regular lemons. The sweetness is still significantly less than that of oranges or other sweet fruits; it's more of a reduction in tartness.
- Tartness vs. Sweetness: Think of it as a shift in the balance of flavors. While they never become truly sweet, the reduced acidity makes the overall taste less intensely sour.
- Ripening Process: The longer a pink lemon sits on the tree (or after being picked), the less acidic and comparatively sweeter it becomes.
Therefore, while not inherently sweet, pink lemons exhibit a relatively sweeter flavor profile than standard lemons due to a decrease in acidity with age.
