Organic
Lemon
"Nature's immunity booster"
A sour and nutritious citrus fruit widely used in culinary and non-culinary applications
Also known as
Lime, Citrus limon
Botanical name
Cucumis sativus
Product Details
PLU Code
94595
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Cucumber › All Sizes
Origin
Southeast Asia or India
Temperature
10 to 12.5°C (50 to 54°F)
Shelf Life
up to 14 days
Status
Approved
About Lemon
High water content, usually yellow when ripe, rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants
Nutrition Information
Lemons are actually a type of fruit, not a vegetable, and the correct botanical name is Citrus limon. The nutrition facts for 100 grams of lemon are as follows:
Energy 29 kcal,
Carbohydrates 9.3 grams
Fiber 2.3 grams
Protein 0.3 grams
Fat 0.1 grams
Water content 92.5 grams
Vitamin C 535 milligrams or 91 percent of the daily recommended intake
Potassium 80 milligrams
Folate 10 micrograms
Vitamin A negligible amount
However the values might slightly change upon ripeness, cultivation and different factors
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh cucumbers (slicing; HB66 says the same conditions generally apply to pickling cucumbers). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10 to 12.5°C (50 to 54°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
Breathable materials, e.g., paper bags, mesh bags, or containers with good air circulation
Shelf Life
up to 14 days
Storage Notes: Cucumbers must be kept in a narrow temperature band: colder storage causes chilling injury (pitting, water-soaking, decay) within days and warmer storage causes rapid yellowing, and they should be kept away from ethylene. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 302-305.
Applies to: fresh cucumbers (slicing; HB66 says the same conditions generally apply to pickling cucumbers).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
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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