Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
69.21 g10.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
8.00 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
13.00 g1.70 g
0
63.35
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Protein
14.07 g0.70 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.200.07
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.30 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.00 mg0.20 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg0.22 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
19.20 mg29.10 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg0.22 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
0.00 mg5.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
1.00 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
840.00 mg102.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
9.00 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
24.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
100.00 mg33.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
0.00 mg6.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
2.70 mg0.11 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
0.00 mg18.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.00 mg0.01 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
2.00 mg0.07 mg
0
2
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Selenium
63.70 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg19.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
0.00 mg36.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
0.00 g88.26 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.00 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
32.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA30.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
90.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
32.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA20.68 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal30.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
180.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal420.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
No Types
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Seedless Variety
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Color
Scarlet red
Green
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Tough
Succulent
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Unknown
India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
6.8-8.16-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- Lime is the called as the powerhouse of flavors.
- Fresh lime juice is so acidic that it can dissolve concrete.
- Limes are more fragrant and acidic than lemons.
- Persian limes are almost seedless and thorn less.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Wolfberry
not available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Lycium
Citrus
Species
L. barbarum
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit