Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
  
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
  
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
  
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
222.00 kcal
  
23
Calories in Pie
288.00 kcal
  
23
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
All seasons
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
  
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Green
  
Dark green
  
Inside Color
Light Green
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Acidic, Sour
  
Buttery
  
Origin
India
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
  
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
  
Soil pH
6-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
  
Humid, Without frosts
  
Facts about
- 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.
  
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Mexico
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
  
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
  
Persea Americana
  
Synonym
not available
  
Persea Gratissima
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Magnollidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Laurales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Lauraceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Persea
  
Species
C. aurantifolia
  
P. Americana
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Laurel