1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
1.1.1 General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
1.5 Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
1.8 Protein
1.8.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
1.9 Vitamins
1.9.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.9.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
1.9.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.9.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.9.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.9.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
1.9.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
1.9.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.9.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.9.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.9.11 Lycopene
1.9.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
1.9.13 Choline
1.10 Fat
1.11 Minerals
1.11.1 Potassium
102.00 mg171.00 mg
42
840
1.11.2 Iron
1.11.3 Sodium
1.11.4 Calcium
1.11.5 Magnesium
1.11.6 Zinc
1.11.7 Phosphorus
1.11.8 Manganese
1.11.9 Copper
1.11.10 Selenium
1.12 Fatty Acids
1.12.1 Omega 3s
1.12.2 Omega 6s
1.13 Sterol
1.13.1 Phytosterol
1.14 Water Content
1.15 Ash
2 Calories
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal66.00 kcal
12
354
2.4 Calories in Frozen Form
2.5 Calories in Dried Form
2.6 Calories in Canned Form
20.68 kcal91.00 kcal
17
443
2.7 Calories in Foods
2.7.1 Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
2.7.2 Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
2.7.3 Calories in Pie
420.00 kcal280.00 kcal
80
450
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
3.2 Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
3.3 Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
Green
Bright red, Pink red
3.6 Inside Color
Light Green
Greyish-white
3.7 Shape
3.8 Texture
3.9 Taste
Acidic, Sour
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
3.10 Origin
India
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
3.11 Grows on
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
3.12.2 Soil pH
3.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
4 Facts
4.1 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 seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
4.2.1 Wine
4.2.2 Beer
4.2.3 Spirits
4.2.4 Cocktails
4.3 Production
4.3.1 Top Producer
4.3.2 Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
4.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Hong Kong
4.3.4 Top Exporter
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Litchi chinensis
5.2 Synonym
not available
Nephelium litchi
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
6.2 Kingdom
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
6.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
6.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
6.6 Subclass
6.7 Order
6.8 Family
6.9 Genus
6.10 Species
C. aurantifolia
L. chinensis
6.11 Generic Group