Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction
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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.50 g27.12 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g4.90 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
1.70 g11.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.70 g1.07 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.070.04
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg22.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.11 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 mg0.90 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg0.46 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.10 mg29.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.22 mg0.10 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg0.50 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg22.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
5.10 mg9.80 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.23 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
102.00 mg490.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg0.54 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
33.00 mg17.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
6.00 mg25.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.11 mg0.12 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
18.00 mg30.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.01 mg0.06 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.07 mg0.08 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
19.00 mg18.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
36.00 mg48.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
88.26 g70.65 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g0.93 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NANA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal103.00 kcal
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 kcal300.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal80.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green
White, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Tough
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Bland
Origin
India
South Pacific
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.56-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
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.
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
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
Jamaica
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Jamaica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
not available
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Rutaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Citrus
Artocarpus
Species
C. aurantifolia
A. altilis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Mulberry