Is the cost of lemon decreasing? It is known that citrus production has decreased significantly nationwide and the increase in its price has a direct impact on the economy of Peruvian households. Find out HERE what is the price of lemon in the different regions of Peru.
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What is the price of lemon this Monday, September 25? According to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri)during these last weeks The cost of citrus is decreasing. As is known, farmers reported that fruit production was greatly reduced nationwide due to various factors such as the anomalous climate due to the El Niño phenomenon. The above caused the increase in the price of citrus and this directly impacted the economy of Peruvian homes where it is essential for the preparation of various flagship dishes. Find out HERE how much does a kilo of lemon cost in Lime and in regions throughout the Peru.
Price of lemon LIVE, September 25
How can I identify if my ceviche has been prepared with acetic acid?
To detect if a ceviche has been prepared with acetic acid, La República spoke with chef Jesús Aguilar, who revealed the main characteristics of an adulterated ceviche dish.
“The first thing that is recognized in a ceviche adulterated with chemical substances, such as acetic acid, is the flavor. We as Peruvians are accustomed since childhood to that juicy flavor of lemon, since it is the main ingredient in many national dishes. From the palate, we can realize what type of ceviche we are eating,” commented the businessman.
Aguilar also pointed out that flavor is not the only factor that helps recognize if Peru’s flag plant has been adulterated. “Flavor is the main indicator when a ceviche has been adulterated. However, there is another characteristic to identify it, such as color. Well-prepared ceviche has a light color. If we see that the dish has a dark color, it would be advisable not to eat it because it could have chemical inputs,” he explained.
Will the price of ceviche increase?
According to Javier Vargas, president of the Association of Marine and Related Restaurants of Peru (ARMAP), the price of fish ceviche will not increase, however portions will be reduced and new alternatives will be used in relation to the use of this citrus fruit.
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What did Julio Velarde say about the price of lemons?
In the presentation of the September Inflation Report, Velarde compared the current situation of the price of lemon with what happened in 2017 as a result of El Niño Costero.
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Lemon ‘pavita’: what is it like and how much does it cost?
It has an unpresentable appearance, because its shell is wrinkled and looks dirty; but its juice is just as good as a normal lemon. You can find this citrus for the price of S/7 for 25 lemons at the La Hermelinda market in Trujillo.
One of the buyers pointed out to page N60 that you have to know how to choose and that the softer ones are better.
In addition, it was known that the ‘pavita’ lemon lasts less than a week to consume, compared to other lemons that can last up to a month.
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New lemon varieties in markets
Get to know the new varieties of lemon that you can find in supply centers.
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On what other occasion did the price of lemon rise?
In 2017, due to the El Niño Costero phenomenon, an increase in lemon production was also recorded. On that occasion, the precious citrus only reached S/14. Prices in 2023 have increased to S/17, S/18 or S/20.
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Why would the price of lemon be dropping?
The producer of the San Lorenzo Valley (Piura), Elmer Viera, indicated that the bag of lemon is S/300, when days ago it cost S/500. One of the causes is the entry of citrus from other countries.
“The lemon shortage continues, but they have lowered the price because lemons from Colombia are entering, what worries us is that, with the fruit, the yellow dragon plague will enter, which would totally affect us producers,” he explained.
Tahiti Lemon, an alternative to the high price
This type of lemon, which is less bitter than normal citrus, is becoming popular as an alternative. The variety, also known as Persian, is produced mainly in Piura, Lambayeque, Ucayali and Loreto. Its price varies, but it was known that, in Iquitos, for example, it is sold at S/ 8 per kilogram.
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The Central Reserve Bank of Peru reported on the price of lemon
In its latest report, the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) reported that the cost of lemon would reach its maximum in the month of September and would decrease in October. In the month of November the price would fall to S/9.40 and in December it would be S/6.58.
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Is the cost of lemon decreasing?
According to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), the cost of lemon has been stabilizing in recent weeks and is now below S/10 in Lima markets.
The Sisap del Midagri platform indicates that the price of this citrus is S/9.761 per kg in a bag and S/9.78 per kg in a box in the Great Wholesale Market of Lima, unlike last Thursday when it was in S /9.94 and S/10.11, respectively.
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What is the price of lemon in regions of Peru?
These are the prices of citrus in the different regions of Peru. Reporters of the Immediate Journalistic Response Unit (URPI) of La República went to the supply centers to publicize the cost of the product of the basic family basket.
| Arequipa | The price of a kilo of lemon is sold at S/14 and S/ 17. While the Cusco lemon ranges between S/ 10 and S/ 12. |
| Fist | The price of a kilo of lemon is sold at S/17. |
| Cusco | The price of a kilo of lemon is sold at S/14. |
| Piura | The price of a lemon quarter of 25 units is sold at S/15 and S/20. |
| Freedom | The price of a 25-unit lemon quarter is sold between S/18 and S/20 soles. |
| Lime | The price of a kilo of lemon is sold at S/17. |
| Junin | The price of a kilo of lemon is sold at S/18. |
| Ayacucho | The price of a kilo of lemon is sold at S/17. |
| Mother of God | The price of a kilo of lemon is sold at S/7. |
| Lambayeque | The price of a sack of lemon is sold at S/600. |
| Tarapoto | The price of a kilo of lemon is sold at S/12. |
| Tumbes | The price of a kilo of lemon is sold at S/10. |
Why did the lemon rise?
The leader of the San Lorenzo Valleyin Piura, Elmer Viera, emphasized that the intense rains that were recorded in 2023 caused the plants to have little flowering, which triggered the low production of the lemon in the different crop fields of the regions of Loreto, Tumbes, Ucayali, Piura and Lambayeque.
By what percentage did the lemon increase?
The Economist Bagner Salazar explained to La República that the percentage rate of lemon price increased by 500% compared to 200% that was registered two months ago. In this regard, he said that the situation may worsen in the following days and, with this, the impact on the basic basket would be greater. He mentioned that the high cost of lemon generate inflation in the country.
Source: Larepublica
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