Lime is a term referring to a number of different fruits, both species and hybrids, citruses, which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3–6 cm indiameter, and containing sour and acidic pulp; they are a good source of vitamin C. Limes are often used to accent the flavours of foods and beverages. Limes are grown all year round and are usually smaller and sweeter than lemons.
Scientific Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Family: Rutaceae
Scientific Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Family: Rutaceae
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 126 kJ (30 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Water | 88 g |
| Vitamin C | 29 mg (48%) |
| Percentages are relative to US recommendationsfor adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database | |
Kaffir lime aka Limau Purut
| Citrus hystrix | |
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| Citrus hystrix on sale | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Genus: | Citrus |
| Species: | C. hystrix |
| Binomial name | |
| Citrus hystrix DC. | |
The kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC., Rutaceae), also known as combava, kieffer lime, limau purut or makrut lime, Kabuyao (Cabuyao) is a lime native to Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, south asia, used in Southeast Asian cuisine, but grown worldwide as a backyard shrub.
The kaffir lime is a rough, warty green fruit that grows on thorny bush with aromatic and distinctively shaped "double" leaves. It is well suited to container growing. The green lime fruit is distinguished by its bumpy exterior and its small size (approx. 4 cm wide).
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