LEMON #95 (PREORDER)

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95 pieces 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 it s 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 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 Show more