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A lime is a citrus fruit, which is typically round, lime green in colour, 3–6 centimetres (1.2–2.4 in) in diameter, and contains acidic juice vesicles. [1] There are several species of citrus trees whose fruits are called limes, including the Key lime (Citrus aurantiifolia), Persian lime, kaffir lime, finger lime, blood lime, and desert lime.
The advantages of the Persian lime in commercial agriculture compared to the key lime are the larger size, absence of seeds, hardiness, absence of thorns on the bushes, and longer fruit shelf life. They are less acidic than key limes and do not have the bitterness that lends to the key lime's unique flavor.
The Key lime or acid lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia or C. aurantifolia) is a citrus hybrid (C. hystrix × C. medica) native to tropical Southeast Asia. It has a spherical fruit, 2.5–5 centimetres (1–2 inches) in diameter. The Key lime is usually picked while it is still green, but it becomes yellow when ripe.
Lemons, oranges, limes, and other citrus fruits contain high concentrations of citric acid. Citric acid occurs in a variety of fruits and vegetables, most notably citrus fruits. Lemons and limes have particularly high concentrations of the acid; it can constitute as much as 8% of the dry weight of these fruits (about 47 g/L in the juices [12]).
The fruit is rough and green and ripens to yellow; it is distinguished by its bumpy exterior and small size, approximately 4 cm (2 in) wide. [24] The fruits have thick skins and taste very acidic and slightly bitter. [25] Flowers can have four to five petals that are white in color and are fragrant. [4]
The only thing to be aware of is that—like all foods—certain fruits have more calories than others, and some have a lot more sugar. Remember, fruit is healthy and delicious . Keep enjoying it!
A sweet seedless citrus hybrid fruit (grapefruit × pomelo). Oroblanco was developed as a cross between a diploid acidless pomelo and a seedy white tetraploid grapefruit, resulting in a triploid seedless fruit that is less acidic and less bitter than the grapefruit. Ponkan: Citrus poonensis
Johnson, 31, doesn’t actually enjoy limes much, if at all, she shared during a Thursday, January 21, interview on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. Dakota Johnson Shutterstock “I actually ...