Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Orange
Origin
India
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Japan
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
not available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
C. aurantifolia
D. kaki
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Lime and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Lime and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Japanese Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lime and Japanese Persimmon 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 Lime and Japanese Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.