| Name |
Lemon |
| Type |
Fruit |
| Variety |
Eureka, Lisbon, Meyer, Femminello, etc. |
| Color |
Yellow when ripe |
| Shape |
Oval or elliptical |
| Size |
Typically 2 to 3 inches in diameter |
| Weight |
Around 2 to 4 ounces (56 to 113 grams) |
| Skin Texture |
Smooth with slight dimpling |
| Flesh Texture |
Juicy and segmented |
| Taste |
Tangy and sour |
| Aroma |
Fresh, citrusy |
| Seed |
Seeds may be present, usually few |
| Shelf Life |
About 1 to 2 weeks when stored at room temperature |
| Storage |
Refrigerate for longer shelf life |
| Nutritional Value |
High in vitamin C, low in calories |
| Common Uses |
Cooking, baking, garnishing, beverages |
| Origin |
Native to Asia, cultivated worldwide |
