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
Product Details
PLU Code
3362
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Lemons › All Sizes
Origin
Southeast Asia, now cultivated worldwide, with major producers including Mexico, Argentina, and the United States
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
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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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce
5-digit (8xxx): GMO (rarely used)
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