Lime
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Major Growing Areas
Limes are commonly grown in China, India, the United States, Mexico, Spain, Italy and Thailand, etc. Limes are also cultivated in many tropical and subtropical countries that grow citruses.
Varieties
Famous varieties include Persian limes (also known as Tahiti limes) from the Middle East and Mexican limes.
Nutritional Values
Limes and lemons have a similar nutritional composition.
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Per 100 g (Approx. 3 limes) |
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Energy |
30 kcal |
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Sugar |
1.7 g |
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Vitamin C |
29.1 mg |
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Dietary Fibre |
2.8 g |
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Iron |
0.6 mg |
Buying Tips
Fresh and juicy limes are firm, heavy, glossy and deep green in colour. Those turning yellow are riper, less juicy and have less intense flavour. If refrigerated, they can be stored for around 3-4 weeks.
Interesting Titbits
Limes are usually 2-5 cm long. Less sour than lemons but full of fragrance, they are widely used as a flavouring in Southeast Asian cuisine.
One Serving of Fruit is Equivalent to:
3 limes
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