Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Chances of sunburn
Best Time to Eat
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Green
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Soil Type
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Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
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Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
- 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.
Other Countries
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Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Mexico
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Citrus aurantiifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Species
Physalis
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
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Citrus fruit
Difference Between Physalis and Lime
We might think that Physalis and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Lime with peel is 77.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Lime belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Lime is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.