The lemon’s characteristics
The lemon, from the Latin citrus limon, is the fruit of the lemon tree, native to Kashmir.
Its slightly acidic taste stimulates the taste buds. It has digestive properties and is also an essential source of vitamin C.
Varieties
There are several dozen varieties of lemon including
Logistics
Georges Helfer SA (Switzerland) specializes in the import of exotic fruit such as the lemon and has strong links with countries of production. The company has a comprehensive and carefully controlled traceability system so produce is tracked until it reaches the end consumer.
Georges Helfer SA (Switzerland) also has well established arrangements for shipping lemons, by sea or road from all countries of origin.
Packaging
Lemons are supplied in a number of sizes from 88 to 138, in 6 kg or 18 kg boxes. Packaging to order.
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