1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
1.1.1 General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Gives you energy
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Skin cleansing
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
NA
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
2.3 Calories in Frozen Form
2.4 Calories in Dried Form
2.5 Calories in Canned Form
2.6 Calories in Foods
2.6.1 Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
2.7.1 Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
2.7.3 Calories in Pie
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Citrus
3.2 Season
3.3 Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
NA
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
3.6 Inside Color
Light Green
Creamy Yellow
3.7 Shape
3.8 Texture
3.9 Taste
3.10 Origin
3.11 Grows on
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Loamy
3.12.2 Soil pH
3.12.4 Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Warm
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 name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
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
NA, United States of America
4.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
4.3.4 Top Exporter
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
5.2 Synonym
not available
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
6.2 Kingdom
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
6.4 Division
6.5 Class
6.6 Subclass
6.7 Order
6.8 Family
6.9 Genus
6.10 Species
C. aurantifolia
C. reticulata × paradisi
6.11 Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit