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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Acidic, Sour
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
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.
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
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Wolfberry
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Species
L. barbarum
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Gojiberry and Lime
We might think that Gojiberry and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Lime with peel is 32.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gojiberry and Lime belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Gojiberry and Lime is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.