Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
  
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
  
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
  
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
  
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
  
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
  
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
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
243.00 kcal
  
32
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
200.00 kcal
  
26
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
  
31
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
All seasons
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
  
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Green
  
Green, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Light Green
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Crunchy
  
Taste
Acidic, Sour
  
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
India
  
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
  
Loam
  
Soil pH
6-7.5
  
6-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
  
Cold
  
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.
  
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
China
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
  
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Russia
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
China
  
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
  
Malus Domestica
  
Synonym
not available
  
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Malus
  
Species
C. aurantifolia
  
M. domestica
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Rose