3362 Lemon

"A burst of citrus freshness in every bite"

A sour and acidic citrus fruit that is widely used for culinary and medicinal purposes.

Also known as: Lime flower, Citron, Sicilian Lemon

Botanical name: Citrus limon

Lemon illustration

Quick Facts

PLU Code

3362 (4-digit conventional)

Category & Size

FruitsLemonsAll Sizes

Origin

Southeast Asia, now cultivated worldwide, with major producers including Mexico, Argentina, and the United States

Storage Temperature

10.0-13.0°C (50.0-55.4°F)

Shelf Life

2-3 weeks

Status

Approved

About Lemon

High in vitamin C and flavonoids, lemons are often used for juice, zest, and as a garnish for various dishes.

Nutrition Information

The nutrition facts for a lemon are as follows: for a 100g serving, energy is approximately 29 kilocalories, total fat is 0.3g, carbohydrates is 9.3g, dietary fiber is 2.3g, sugars is 2.3g, protein is 0.7g, sodium is 1 milligram, and water is 87.2g.

Key vitamins and minerals include vitamin C at about 53 milligrams, vitamin A at 38 International Units, potassium at 80 milligrams, calcium at 6 milligrams, phosphorus at 8 milligrams, iron at 0.17 milligrams, vitamin B6 at 0.04 milligrams, and folate at 10 micrograms.

Storage & Handling

The optimal storage conditions are at a low temperature to delay senescence, with high humidity to prevent desiccation and packed in well-ventilated containers to prevent water condensation and decay

Optimal Storage Conditions:
Temperature: 10.0-13.0°C (50.0-55.4°F)
Humidity: 80-90%
Packaging: Cool, dry vented containers
Shelf Life: 2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: To improve storage life a 10% CO2 atmosphere, 2.0 kPa O2 levels or modified atmosphere packaging can be used

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3362LemonCitrus limonAll SizesFruitsLemonsApproved
Commodity Details
Commodity Key:
lemons
Variety:
Without postharvest treatment
Created:
October 2002
Last Updated:
December 2023
PLU Code Reference

4-digit codes: Conventionally grown produce

5-digit codes starting with 9: Organic produce

5-digit codes starting with 8: Originally intended for GMO (rarely used)


PLU codes streamline checkout processes, improve inventory management, and provide consistency across different stores. The system was developed by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS).