Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Unknown
Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
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)
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.70 g10.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
15.70 g1.70 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.00 g0.70 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.060.07
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.79 mg0.20 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg0.22 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg29.10 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg0.22 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
0.00 mg5.10 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg102.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.90 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
20.00 mg33.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg6.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
1.00 mg0.11 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
15.00 mg18.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.00 mg0.01 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.00 mg0.07 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg19.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
0.00 mg36.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
79.50 g88.26 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
69.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA30.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
0.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
82.00 kcal20.68 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
105.00 kcal30.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA420.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
All seasons
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Seedless Variety
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Unknown
India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-6.56-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Rambota
not available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Citrus
Species
N. lappaceum
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit