Details about Lemon
Also known as Lime flower, Citron, Sicilian Lemon
High in vitamin C and flavonoids, lemons are often used for juice, zest, and as a garnish for various dishes.
A burst of citrus freshness in every bite
Nutrition
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
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
Storage conditions:- Temperature: 10.0-13.0°C (50.0-55.4°F)
- Humidity: 80-90%
To improve storage life a 10% CO2 atmosphere, 2.0 kPa O2 levels or modified atmosphere packaging can be used
Packaging
Cool, dry vented containers
Shelf life
2-3 weeks
