Tahiti Lemon

Tahiti Lemon is one of the most popular fruits on the market as it is a powerhouse of flavor and nutrition. They provide an excellent source of vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, and potassium.
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Product

Lemon

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Variety

Tahiti

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Scientific Name

Citrus Latifolia

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Origin

Colombia

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Colombia is the main exporter of exotic fruits in America.

Fruit of good weight, flavor and quality, of high nutritional value.
The Tahiti lemon is one of the most exported fruits in Colombia.
Classification

Categories The Tahití lemon is classified into 5 categories taking into account the caliber.

Quality Features

For packaging, the fruits must be whole, healthy, free of bacteria, without physical damage, free of moisture, without soil.

Packaging

Product is shipped in 40lb boxes for the USA and in 4.5kg boxes for Europe, made of corrugated cardboard. PALLETIZED: 40lb boxes: 70 boxes per pallet, 20 pallets per container, 1400 boxes per container. 4.5kg boxes: 240 boxes per pallet, 20 pallets per container, 4,800 boxes per container.

Storage

Temperature: 43 – 46 °F or 46 – 50°F Relative Humidity: 85 – 90% Ethylene emission rate: Very low < 0.1 µL/kg.h Ethylene leads TAIHITI LEMON to lose its green color and reveal its yellow pigments, which is not desirable for the commercialization of green LEMON TAHITI. It can delay the loss of color and the presence of decay by removing ethylene from storage sites. at 68°F

Transportation

The transport of the fruit must be done in appropriate vehicles that present good hygienic conditions and that avoid exposing the fruit to the sun, wind, and humidity and reduce the causes of mechanical damage, either by vibration, compression, or impact.