Description:
- Bulb Size: 4-6 cm in diameter.
- Clove Count: 10-20 cloves per bulb.
- Clove Size: Approximately 1-2 cm each.
- Bulb Shape: Oval to teardrop-shaped.
- Clove Shape: Wedge-shaped.
- Skin Color: Outer skin is white or light purple; clove skin is creamy-white.
- Texture: Firm and crisp.
Nutritional Information (per 100g):
- Calories: 149 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Protein: 6.4 g
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
- Vitamins: Vitamin C (31.2 mg), Vitamin B6 (1.235 mg)
- Minerals: Manganese (1.672 mg), Selenium (14.2 mcg)
Flavor and Aroma:
- Taste: Pungent and spicy when raw; mellow and sweet when cooked.
- Aroma: Strong, characteristic of sulfur compounds like allicin.
Health Benefits:
- Supports immune system health.
- Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
- May help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Uses:
- Culinary: Used in a variety of dishes including soups, stews, marinades, sauces, and dressings. Can be used fresh, minced, chopped, crushed, or roasted.
- Medicinal: Known for its health benefits and used in traditional medicine.
Packaging:
- Available in mesh bags, boxes, or bulk packaging.
- Typical quantities range from single bulbs to bulk packs.
Storage:
- Store in a cool, dry place with good air circulation.
- Shelf life: Several weeks to months, depending on storage conditions.
- Avoid refrigeration to prevent sprouting and spoilage.
Name Lemon Tahiti, seedless
Appearance Shape of the variety
Consistency Firm
Foreign Materials Free
External Moisture Free
Origin Colombia
Color Green free of spots, wounds
Diameter - mm Box
18.5 kg 4.6 kg
47-49 250 63
50-51 230 54
52-55 200 48
56-59 175 42
60-64 150 36
65-70 110 37
Diameter - mm Gauge Average Weight - g
> = 68 A 179
67-60 B 132
59-50 C 90
49-43 D 61
The lemon has high levels of carbohydrates that provide energy to the body.
