3362 Lemon
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
Quick Facts
PLU Code
3362 (4-digit conventional)
Category & Size
Fruits › Lemons › All 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
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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).