Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Not Available
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.50 g11.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.70 g0.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.70 g0.70 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.070.06
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg1.08 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.20 mg0.58 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg0.16 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg0.06 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg44.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg0.00 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg4.00 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
5.10 mg0.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.50 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg103.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.80 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
33.00 mg15.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
6.00 mg7.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.11 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
18.00 mg9.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.01 mg3.30 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.07 mg0.11 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
36.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
88.26 g0.20 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g87.10 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA44.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NANA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal75.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal164.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal293.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green
Dark purple
Inside Color
Light Green
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Sweet
Origin
India
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Moist, Well-aerated
Soil pH
6-7.54.5-5.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Cold
Facts
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.
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
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
Japan
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
not available
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Citrus
Vaccinium
Species
C. aurantifolia
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Heath