Is An Etrog The Same As A Lemon, And What's Its Significance During Sukkot? - Chowhound

PJjaruwan/Shutterstock Etrogs and lemons are both citruses that grow on trees and share a waxy yellow peel. They look similar from a distance, but they are not interchangeable in the kitchen or for religious ceremonies. Etrogs are citrons used in the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, so you'll want to know how to spot one at first sight. One major difference is that lemon juice is a common ingredient in cooking, while…