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Name: Lime
Other Names: Lime Juice
Description:
Lime is a term referring to a number of different fruits (generally citruses), both species and hybrids, which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3-6 cm in diameter, generally containing sour pulp, and frequently associated with the lemon. Limes are often used to accent the flavors of foods and beverages.
Varieties
The most commonly available commercial limes (or Limon) are the larger, greener Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia) and the smaller, yellower Key lime (Citrus aurantifolia) (also known as the Mexican Lime)[1]. "Key lime" is an American retronym, as the original fruit known in English as a "lime" was Citrus latifolia, derived from the Persian name لیمو, limu (the fruit was introduced to Europe during the Crusades).
Other lime varieties include the
* Mandarin lime (Citrus limonia)
* Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix)
* various Australian limes
* Sweet lime (Citrus limetta)
* Palestine sweet lime (Citrus limettioides)
* and musk lime (X Citrofortunella mitis).[2]
The limequat is a lime-kumquat hybrid.
Uses
Drinks
Lime fruit, and particularly their juice, are used in beverages, such as limeade (akin to lemonade). Alcoholic beverages prepared with limes include cocktails such as gin and tonic, margarita, mojito, Caipirinha and Cuba libre, as well as many drinks that may be garnished with a thin slice of the fruit or corkscrew strip of the peel (twist). One customary consumption of tequila is in shots accompanied by lime wedges and salt. Beer is often served with limes in Mexico. Lime juice is the primary ingredient of Bonji Water, a popular drink in southern parts of Kerala, India. Lime juice is also used in some commercial soft drinks.
Cooking
In cooking, lime is valued both for the acidity of its juice and the floral aroma of its zest. It is used in Key lime pie, a traditional Florida dessert, and is a very common ingredient in authentic Mexican, Southwestern American and Thai dishes. It is also used for its pickling properties in ceviche. Additionally, the leaves of the Kaffir lime are used in southeast Asian cuisine. The use of dried limes as a flavoring is typical of Persian cuisine.
Other uses
In order to prevent scurvy during the 19th century, British sailors were issued a daily allowance of citrus such as lime (presumably Citrus aurantifolia), which led in time to the nickname "limey" for all Britons. It was later discovered that this beneficial effect derived from the quantities of Vitamin C the fruit contains.
Lime extracts and essential oils are frequently used in perfumes, cleaning products, and aromatherapy.
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27 Northdown Road, St. Peter's, Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom CT10 2UW
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