Lemon

Our customers use lemon because of its strong acidity, refreshing flavor, and functional versatility across a wide range of products. Lemon provides a bright, tart taste that enhances beverages, sauces, dressings, and baked goods, often balancing sweetness and improving overall flavor profiles. Its high citric acid content also acts as a natural preservative, helping to extend shelf life by controlling pH and inhibiting microbial growth. Additionally, lemon is rich in vitamin C, supporting health and wellness marketing claims. It is commonly processed into juices, concentrates, oils, and extracts, which allow for consistent flavor and easy use in large-scale manufacturing while maintaining product stability.

Lemon can be supplied as organic upon request

Available From

Our Lemon is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions. Contact us to learn more.

Available As

We supply Lemon in many different formats. Contact us to learn more.

Harvest Seasons

Lemons grow in the Southern hemisphere from May to January, and in the Northern hemisphere from May to December.

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About Lemon

The Sour Hesperidium

Lemon is a yellow citrus fruit that grows on small evergreen trees and is believed to have originated in Asia. It has an oval shape with a thick outer rind and a juicy, segmented interior. Lemons are known for their high acidity and fragrant peel. They grow best in warm, subtropical climates and are typically harvested multiple times throughout the year. The fruit has been cultivated for centuries and is widely grown in regions such as the Mediterranean, the United States, and parts of Asia.

The Brothers International

Quality Promise

Brothers International and its 4 divisions, Brothers Ingredients, Dennick Fruit Source, Hosh International and Food Partners, are trusted global importers of premium Lemon ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Lemon is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Lemon of exceptional caliber. All of our suppliers undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure we work with only the highest-quality processors and can fully guarantee traceability, sustainability, and compliance with all international regulations.

Each of our divisions has a specialized operations team to manage shipments and coordinate with customers and suppliers. They work closely with our in-house customs team to ensure efficient clearance, and collaborate with the USDA and FDA to maintain full regulatory compliance. This ensures your Lemon ingredients move seamlessly through every stage of import, arriving on time and ready for production with complete confidence. With decades of sourcing expertise and a strong commitment to customer success, you can count on Brothers International to deliver the premium Lemon ingredients your products require.

Certifications

As a leader in sourcing organic ingredients, we work closely with our suppliers to ensure full traceability, sustainability and to ensure they comply with all international regulations for chemical residues and pesticides. We are Organic Certified and all our organic products are NOP certified and Kosher certified.

Brothers International Food Holdings is a proud member of the CUSTOMS – TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGAINST TERRORISM (C-TPAT) program. C-TPAT is a voluntary U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that partners with businesses to strengthen supply chain security and reduce risks, including terrorism. For more information, visit www.cbp.gov

All our products are Kosher and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) Certified. We can supply all of our products with Organic Certification and, if required, unpasteurized purées and juices.

We have joined the global movement to protect the environment and improve lives for farmers and workers around the world. We help farmers in developing countries builds sustainable businesses that positively influence their communities. Brothers International can assist you in sourcing Fair Trade Certified™ and Demeter (Bio-dynamic)™ ingredients.