- 115 pieces
- Seasonally sourced from Arizona and California. California season begins around the end of November to early December.
- Lemon aka "Eureka Lemon", "Lisbon Lemon", "Huang-Ning-Meng", "黄柠檬", "黃檸檬"
- Lemon is a yellow, oval-shaped citrus fruit with tapered ends and thick skin. It is known for its strong refreshing aroma. The distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods such as lemonade and lemon tart. Lemon size #115 is the most common commercial lemon size that you often found in supermarkets. Lemon is available year-round.
Handling Tip
Selection
- Lemon is firm with bright yellow smooth skin.
- Ripe lemon has a pleasant citrus fragrance.
- Avoid lemon with bruises and wrinkled skin.
Storage
- Lemon should be stored at 45°F - 54°F (7°C -12°C) with a relative humidity of eighty-five to ninety-five percent and no mist.
- The typical shelf life is up to six months.
- Lemon is sensitive to odor and should not be stored with strong aroma products. Lemon produces a strong odor.
- Lemon cartons should be kept off the floor to prevent them from becoming wet from condensation.
- Lemon is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Lemon should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid fungal decay. Lemon produces a low level of ethylene.
- Lemon is sensitive to chilling injury under prolonged storage of below 50°F (10°C). Though three to four weeks of storage at 37°F - 41°F (3°C - 5°C) is usually tolerated without harm. Symptoms of chilling injury include skin pitting, interior discoloration, red blotch, and loss of juice.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size 1 medium lemon (58g)
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 15
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g ........................................................................................... 0%
Saturated Fat 0g .......................................................................... 0%
Trans Fat 0g .................................................................................. 0%
Cholesterol 0mg .................................................................................. 0%
Sodium 30mg ....................................................................................... 1%
Total Carbohydrate 5g ...................................................................... 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g ........................................................................... 8%
Sugar 2g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A .................................................................................................... 0%
Vitamin C .................................................................................................. 40%
Calcium ....................................................................................................... 2%
Iron ............................................................................................................... 0%
Potassium ................................................................................................... 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
*Based on information published by FDA
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