Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
NA
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Monsoon
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Inside Color
Light Green
Greyish-white
Taste
Acidic, Sour
NA, Sweet
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Rainfall
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 name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Mexico
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
not available
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
C. aurantifolia
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Lime and Miracle fruit
We might think that Lime and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Miracle fruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lime and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.