Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
  
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
  
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
  
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, 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, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
  
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
No
  
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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
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
  
300.00 kcal
  
17
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
260.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
  
12
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Citrus
  
Season
All seasons
  
Winter
  
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
  
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
Yes
  
Color
Green
  
Orange
  
Inside Color
Light Green
  
Orange
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Acidic, Sour
  
Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
India
  
South-Eastern Asia
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
  
Loam, Sandy loam
  
Soil pH
6-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
  
Hot
  
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.
  
- There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
- More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
- Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
- Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Brazil
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
  
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Germany
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
Spain
  
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
  
Citrus sinensis
  
Synonym
not available
  
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Citrus
  
Species
C. aurantifolia
  
C. × sinensis
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Citrus fruit