Preserved Lemons by Belazu
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Belazu

Preserved Lemons

Traditionally cured whole lemons with an intense, tangy flavour perfect for elevating vegan tagines, grain bowls, dressings, and roasted vegetable dishes. A storecupboard essential for plant-based Mediterranean and North African cooking. Their versatility extends well beyond traditional recipes too, making them a brilliant addition to pasta sauces, salad dressings, and even blitzed into marinades for grilled tofu or tempeh.

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Description

Belazu Preserved Lemons is a traditional preserve, available at Saporia. Belazu Preserved Lemons are a storecupboard essential for anyone looking to bring depth, complexity, and a burst of North African sunshine to their plant-based cooking. It is part of our jams & preserves collection, chosen for quality and flavour.

What Makes Preserved Lemons Special?

A proper preserve should taste of fruit first and sugar second, and Belazu Preserved Lemons gets that balance right. Rich, flavourful and made with care, it brings a little bit of luxury to the everyday. Made using traditional methods that allow whole lemons to cure slowly in salt and their own juices, these preserved lemons develop a uniquely intense, tangy flavour that fresh lemons simply cannot replicate. They are a cornerstone ingredient in Moroccan and Middle Eastern cuisine, where they have been used for centuries to add a mellow citrus richness to tagines, stews, grain bowls, and roasted vegetable dishes. It is suitable for vegans, making it an easy choice for a wide range of diets.

Serving Suggestions

Spread Preserved Lemons generously over warm toast, scones or crumpets from fresh bread, scones and croissants. It is also lovely swirled into plant yoghurt, sandwiched in sponge cakes, or served alongside crackers and oatcakes on a cheeseboard for a sweet contrast. Whether you are building a fragrant chickpea tagine, stirring through a lemony hummus, or adding finely chopped rind to a herby couscous salad, these preserved lemons elevate everyday vegan meals into something truly memorable. Their versatility extends well beyond traditional recipes too, making them a brilliant addition to pasta sauces, salad dressings, and even blitzed into marinades for grilled tofu or tempeh.

About Belazu

Belazu is one of the carefully selected brands in the Saporia range, chosen for its commitment to quality, flavour and honest ingredients. Whether you are discovering Belazu for the first time or stocking up on a firm favourite, Preserved Lemons is a brilliant example of what the brand does best.

Also in the Belazu Range

Love Preserved Lemons? Explore more at Saporia, including Belazu Smoked Chilli Harissa, Belazu Harissa Chilli Pesto, or browse the full jams & preserves collection for even more inspiration.

Ingredients

Pickled lemons ( contains salt, traces of citric acid, potassium sorbate, ascorbic acid, calcium chloride, sulphites), Water, Salt, SULPHITES.

Allergens in CAPS.

Nutrition

Energy: 121kJ/ 29kcal, Fat: 0.3g, Saturates: 0.1g, Carbs: 3.2g, of which sugars: 3.2g, Fibre: 4.7g, Protein: 1g, Salt: 5.5g.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Follow instructions on packaging once opened.

FAQs

What is Belazu Preserved Lemons?

Belazu Preserved Lemons is a traditional preserve. Belazu Preserved Lemons are a storecupboard essential for anyone looking to bring depth, complexity, and a burst of North African sunshine to their plant-based cooking.

Is Belazu Preserved Lemons suitable for vegans?

Yes, Belazu Preserved Lemons is made without any animal-derived ingredients, making it suitable for vegans and anyone following a plant-based or dairy-free diet. As recipes can occasionally change, we always recommend a quick check of the label.

Is Belazu Preserved Lemons gluten free?

Belazu Preserved Lemons does not list gluten-containing ingredients, but if you are coeliac or highly sensitive to gluten, we recommend checking the label and allergen information carefully before enjoying.

How should I store Belazu Preserved Lemons?

Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Follow instructions on packaging once opened. Following the storage guidance keeps Preserved Lemons at its best for longer.

Does Belazu Preserved Lemons contain any allergens?

Belazu Preserved Lemons contains the following allergens, highlighted in the ingredients list: Sulphites. Always read the label carefully if you have any allergies or intolerances.

What is the difference between jam and conserve?

Conserves typically contain a higher proportion of whole fruit and can include mixed fruits, giving a softer set and a more fruit-forward flavour than standard jams.

What can I serve with this preserve?

Beyond toast and scones, preserves pair beautifully with porridge, plant yoghurt, pancakes and even vegan cheese on a cheeseboard for a sweet contrast.

Can I use Preserved Lemons in baking?

Absolutely. Preserves are wonderful in baking: use them to sandwich sponges, fill thumbprint cookies, glaze tarts or swirl through muffin and traybake mixtures.

Is this preserve made with real fruit?

Yes, quality preserves like this are made with real fruit, sugar and natural pectin. Check the ingredients list for the fruit content of this particular variety.

Does jam go off?

Thanks to its high sugar content, jam keeps well, but once opened it should be refrigerated and used within the timeframe on the label. Discard it if you ever see mould.