LEMON #115

$42.00

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  • 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