Lime
About
Lime is a citrus fruit, which is typically round, green in color, 3–6 centimetres (1.2–2.4 in) in diameter, and contains acidic juice vesicles. Limes are a rich source of vitamin C, are sour, and are often used to accent the flavours of foods and beverages.
Growing
Lime trees are generally grown in subtropical & tropical regions(USDA hardiness zones 8-11), and are heavy nitrogen feeders. Most species and hybrids of citrus plants called limes have varying origins within tropical Southeast Asia and South Asia.
Local
Common Recipes
Varieties
Key Lime
higher acidity, stronger aroma, used to flavour Key Lime Pie
Persian lime
Must widely culitivated lime, common ingredient in authentic Mexican, Vietnamese and Thai dishes like Lime Soup and Ceviche
Kaffir lime
Southeast Asian cuisines such as Indonesian, Laotian, Cambodian, and Thai, such as Tom Yum and as a based for Kroeung.
Nutritional Information
Based on a 100g portion 1
| name | amount |
|---|---|
| water | 0 g |
| energy | 0 kJ |
| protein | 0 g |
| fat | 0 g |
References
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USDA Fooddata Central Database -- https://fdc.nal.usda.gov ↩
