10 lbs Lemon Meyer aka "Xiang-Ning-Meng", "香柠檬" Lemon Meyer is smaller and more round than regular lemons, with smooth, deep yellow to orange skin, and dark yellow pulp. Lemon Meyer has a similar flavor as regular lemon but with a sweeter, floral taste. The flavor can taste like a combination of sour lemon mixed with a juicy orange. You can use lemon Meyer as a substitute for any recipe that calls for regular lemon. Lemon Meyer is generally available from late fall through late spring. Handling Tip Selection Lemon Meyer is firm with a uniform deep yellow/orange smooth skin. Ripe Meyer lemon has a pleasant citrus fragrance. Avoid Meyer lemon with bruises and wrinkled skin. Storage Meyer 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 twenty days. Meyer lemon is sensitive to odor and should not be stored with strong aroma products. Meyer lemon produces a strong odor. Lemon cartons should be kept off the floor to prevent them from becoming wet from condensation. Lemon Meyer is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Lemon Meyer should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid fungal decay. Lemon Meyer produces a low level of ethylene. Lemon Meyer 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
