Egyptian Eureka Lemons

Citrus limon 'Eureka'

Bright Yellow High-Acid Lemons with High Juice Extraction

Cultivated in high-drainage sandy soils. Yields abundant juice (>35%), high citric acid concentration (>5.5%), smooth oily aromatic rinds, and thick albedos providing exceptional seafreight durability.

Brix / Dry Matter Standard Juice Content > 35%, Citric Acid > 5.5%
Optimal Transit & Storage Temp +8°C to +10°C (46°F - 50°F / Chilling sensitive below 8°C)
Commercial Shelf Life 60–90 Days in temperature-controlled cold store
Export Harvest Window October to March (Winter Season)
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Egyptian Eureka Lemons
Cultivated in Egypt · GlobalG.A.P. & BRCGS Certified

Technical Export & Agronomic Specifications

Precision calibration, size grading, certified export packaging formats, and cold chain parameters enforced at DeltaMasr packhouses.

Commercial Varieties

Eureka Adalia Lisbon Lemon

Calibers & Size Grading

Grade / Caliber Primary Commercial Application
Count 64 (75-84mm) Retail & Supermarkets
Count 75 (70-78mm) EU Retail Standard
Count 88 (65-72mm) Foodservice & Catering
Count 100 (60-68mm) Industrial Processing & Dicing
Count 113 (58-65mm) Industrial Processing & Dicing
Count 125 (53-60mm) Industrial Processing & Dicing
Count 138 (50-56mm) Industrial Processing & Dicing
Count 150 (48-54mm) Industrial Processing & Dicing

Export Packaging Formats

15kg Telescopic Cartons

Heavy-duty export grade, ventilated and palletized for optimal airflow during seafreight.

10kg / 15kg Open-Top Cartons

Heavy-duty export grade, ventilated and palletized for optimal airflow during seafreight.

500g / 1kg Net Bags

Heavy-duty export grade, ventilated and palletized for optimal airflow during seafreight.

Cold Chain & Logistics Parameters

Optimal Transit & Storage Temp +8°C to +10°C (46°F - 50°F / Chilling sensitive below 8°C)
Relative Humidity (RH) 85% – 90% RH
Ethylene Sensitivity & Production Sensitive (accelerates rind yellowing and decay)
40ft Reefer / Container Loading Payload 40ft Reefer: 1,600 x 15kg Cartons (24 MT Net Weight)

12-Month Export Availability Calendar

Monthly harvest cycles and controlled cold-store shipping schedules from Alexandria Port.

Egyptian Eureka Lemons

October to March (Winter Season)
Peak Harvest & Export Window
Off-Season / Cold-Store Supply
01 Jan
Active
02 Feb
Active
03 Mar
Active
04 Apr
Off
05 May
Off
06 Jun
Off
07 Jul
Off
08 Aug
Off
09 Sep
Off
10 Oct
Active
11 Nov
Active
12 Dec
Active

The Egyptian Terroir Advantage

Favorable desert climate produces cleaner, smoother lemon rinds with far less thrip scarring and melanose defects compared to humid subtropical climates.

3,200+ Annual Sunshine Hours

Intense solar amplitude maximizes photosynthetic sugar synthesis and dry matter accumulation.

Pristine Deep Moghra Aquifer

Direct subterranean aquifer extraction isolated from surface runoff, ensuring crystal purity.

Certified Pest-Free Virgin Soil

Free-draining sandy loam preventing compaction and fungal root constriction.

Maritime Transit Benchmarks from Port of Alexandria

Port of Alexandria / Damietta (Egypt)
Destination Port & Market Transit Time Service Frequency
Rotterdam / Antwerp (NL/BE) 7 – 9 Days 3x Weekly Direct
Felixstowe / London Gateway (UK) 8 – 10 Days 2x Weekly Direct
Hamburg / Bremerhaven (DE) 9 – 11 Days 2x Weekly Direct
Marseille / Fos-sur-Mer (FR) 4 – 5 Days 3x Weekly Direct
Genoa / Salerno / Koper (IT/SI) 4 – 5 Days 4x Weekly Direct
Jebel Ali / Jeddah (GCC) 6 – 8 Days Daily Feeder
Singapore / Port Klang (Asia) 18 – 22 Days Weekly Express

Vs. 20–30 days transit from South America or East Asia — preserving maximum freshness, firmness, and shelf life for European & Middle Eastern supermarkets.

100g Nutritional & Biochemical Profile

Per 100g Edible Portion

Agronomic & Functional Health Benefit

High natural citric acid (5.5g/100g) and d-limonene terpenes promoting natural digestion and preservation.

29 kcal Calories (Energy)
9.3g Carbohydrates
2.8g Dietary Fiber
2.5g Natural Sugars
1.1g Protein
0.3g Total Fat
53.0 mg (88% DV) Vitamin C
138 mg (3% DV) Potassium
26 mg Calcium
0.6 mg Iron
2 mg Sodium

B2B Risk Mitigation & Buyer Solutions

Engineered agronomic solutions resolving common maritime transit, sizing, and shelf-life risks for global importers.

Importer Challenge 01

Peteca (sunken rind spots) and oleocellosis oil spotting from wet harvesting.

DeltaMasr Direct Solution

Strict harvesting protocol: picking commences only after midday dew has completely evaporated, followed by pressure-free optical washing.

Commercial & Quality FAQs

Direct commercial answers on minimum order quantities, shipping logistics, and packaging specifications.

What is the difference between Egyptian Adalia and Eureka lemon cultivars?

Eureka features smooth skin and fewer seeds, ideal for European supermarket fresh shelves. Adalia has thicker rinds and higher acid yield, preferred by food processors.

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Submit your produce specifications and destination port. Our export desk will issue a comprehensive commercial proposal and vessel transit schedule within 24 hours.

Direct Farm-to-Port Export

No intermediaries; guaranteed quality, direct traceability, and competitive pricing.

Guaranteed Container Availability

Contracted reefer allocations with Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd.

Certified Food Safety & MRLs

Complete laboratory COA, BRCGS Grade A, and GlobalG.A.P. IFA v6 documentation.

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