Lemon
"A Citrus Fruit"
A lemon is a fruit in the citrus group. This listing identifies the commodity as lemons and does not specify a variety.
Also known as
(No data)
Botanical name
Citrus limon
Product Details
PLU Code
4033
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Lemons › Small
Origin
Unknown
Temperature
7 to 12°C (45 to 54°F)
Shelf Life
up to 6 months
Status
Approved
About Lemon
Citrus is a genus of trees and shrubs with extensive hybridization; the genus alone does not establish a specific hybrid pedigree or cultivar origin.
Nutrition Information
Lemons, raw, without peel; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 167746, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 29 kcal; Protein: 1.1 g; Fat: 0.3 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 9.32 g; Dietary fiber: 2.8 g; Vitamin C: 53 mg; Folate: 11 µg; Total sugars: 2.5 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for lemons (e.g. 'Eureka', 'Lisbon'). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
7 to 12°C (45 to 54°F)
Humidity
85-95%
Packaging
Ventilated boxes or bags to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
up to 6 months
Storage Notes: Lemons are chilling sensitive and also sensitive to ethylene, so avoid prolonged cold storage and keep them away from ethylene-producing produce to limit pitting, senescence and decay. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 382-385.
Applies to: lemons (e.g. 'Eureka', 'Lisbon').
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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