Organic
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
93362
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Lemons › All Sizes
Origin
Southeast Asia, now cultivated worldwide, with major producers including Mexico, Argentina, and the United States
Temperature
7 to 12°C (45 to 54°F)
Shelf Life
up to 6 months
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
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
Cool, dry vented containers
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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