Limes Tahiti

Its fruit has a thin skin, no seeds, plenty of juice, a pleasant taste, and is mildly sour. It is a close relative of the lemon, whose skin remains greenish-yellow even when fully ripe, and is much thinner than that of the "traditional lemon". The fruit pulp is very juicy, fragrant and more aromatic than that of the lemon. 

Interesting fact

The wild lime probably originates from the Indonesian archipelago or from the nearby mainland of Asia. Arab traders may have brought limes and lemons from India to the eastern Mediterranean countries and Africa around 1000. The Crusaders returning to the western Mediterranean countries introduced the lime in the 12th and 13th centuries. Christopher Columbus took citrus seeds, probably including limes, to the West Indies on his second voyage in 1493, and the trees soon became widespread in the West Indies, Mexico and Florida. Limes are grown to a limited extent in practically all citrus-growing areas. Limes contain vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and were formerly used in the British navy to prevent scurvy – hence the nickname "limey".  The fruit and leaves of the Thai lime or makrut lime (C. hystrix) give a characteristic flavour to Southeast Asian cuisines and are sometimes used in perfumery. 

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Interesting fact

Also known as green lemon. It originates from Southeast Asia, India, but nowadays it is grown in every tropical country. Similar to lemon, it has a high vitamin C content.

Usage

A popular ingredient in cocktails. We can also use it when making fruit salads, flavouring sponge cakes, sauces and marinades. It is an essential ingredient in Mexican, Latin American, Indian and Thai cuisine.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place, between 10-12 °C

Distributor

Kifli.hu Shop Limited Liability Company
1106 Budapest, Jászberényi út 45.

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