lemon fruit

Price 2000 USD ($)/ Metric Ton

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lemon fruit Specification

Shape
round

Crop Year
2026 Years

Origin
south africa

lemon fruit Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
24 Metric Ton

FOB Port
durban port

Payment Terms
Paypal, Cash Against Delivery (CAD), Cash on Delivery (COD), Cash Advance (CA), Cash in Advance (CID), Cheque, Days after Acceptance (DA), Delivery Point (DP), Letter of Credit at Sight (Sight L/C), Telegraphic Transfer (T/T), Western Union

Supply Ability
100 Per Month

Delivery Time
7 Week

Sample Available
Yes

Sample Policy
Sample costs shipping and taxes has to be paid by the buyer

Packaging Details
box

Main Export Market(s)
Asia, Australia, Central America, North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Middle East, Africa

Certifications
sgs

About lemon fruit

Lemon fruit specifications span botanical taxonomy, strict commercial/export quality parameters, and precise nutritional data. Globally, standard fresh lemons (Citrus limon) must meet defined physical and internal benchmarks established by regulatory bodies

1. Commercial & Export Specifications

To be eligible for the fresh global market, lemons are categorized into commercial grades (Extra Class, Class I, and Class II) based on strict physical allowances: [1, 2]

Parameter	Market Standard Specification
Minimum Diameter	45 mm (Standard global baseline for fresh market)
Size Gradients	Size codes run from 0 to 7 (ranging typically from 45 mm to 90 mm)
Minimum Juice Content	20% to 25% under UNECE; up to 36% for select premium or processing classes
Coloring	Must be typical of the variety. Light green/shining allowed if juice minimums are met
Seed Count	Varies by variety; "Seedless" protocols allow a maximum of 2 mature seeds per fruit
Permissible Defects	0% decay for Extra Class; max 1.5% decay (excluding sour/brown rot) for Class I/II
Uniformity	Maximum 7 mm variance between the smallest and largest fruit in a single container

2. Botanical & Physical Profile

Scientific Name: Citrus limon (Family: Rutaceae) [1]

Morphology: Ovoid or oblong fruit (typically 7“12 cm long) featuring a distinct apical nipple at the blossom end. [1, 2]

Anatomical Structure:
- Flavedo (Exocarp): The bright yellow, oil-gland-rich outer rind containing essential oils.
- Albedo (Mesocarp): The spongy, white inner layer high in pectin and bitter phenolics.
- Endocarp: The pale yellow, acidic pulp divided into juicy segments (gores). [1, 2]