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Lemon
Sweet Lemon (Citrus limon) - Agrumi LenziA lemon is the tart, yellow, oval-shaped fruit of the Citrus limon tree, a small evergreen plant native to Asia that also has fragrant white and purple flowers, and a leathery rind. Known for its sour flavor due to its high citric acid content, the lemon is rich in vitamin C and essential oils, and is widely used to flavor foods and drinks like lemonade, and in perfumes and cleaning products.
Physical & Botanical Characteristics
Shape: Pointed oval to round.
Colour: Bright yellow or greenish yellow.
Rind: A tough, leathery outer layer (zest) divided from an inner white, spongy pith.
Flesh: Pale yellow, juicy, and divided into multiple segments (carpels) filled with juice vesicles.
Seeds: Some varieties are seedless, while others contain seeds.
Nutritional Content (per average lemon, ~58g)
Calories: 16.8 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5.41g (including 1.45g sugars)
Fiber: Present (pectin)
Vitamin C: ~30.7 mg (a significant source)
Minerals: Includes potassium, calcium, and magnesium
Phytochemicals: Rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, and terpenes
Quality & Grading Standards
Maturity: Must be mature.
Form: Fairly well-formed and firm.
Surface: Fairly smooth, with a bright bloom and no foreign matter.
Colour: Fairly well-coloured.
Defects: Free from decay, bruises, scars, sunburn, hollow core, and other damage.
Varietal Characteristics
Flavour: Lemons are characterized by their tart, tangy, and acidic taste.
Juiciness: Varies by variety, from very juicy to having less juice.
Uses: Used in cuisine for their flavour and as a natural preservative, in beverages, and for essential oils from the rind.
Important Considerations
Variations: Specifications can vary between manufacturers and grades.
Milling: The milling degree (single or double polished) is also a specification.
Packaging: Packaging options, such as BOPP, jute, or PP bags, are also specified by suppliers
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