1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
1.1.1 General Benefits
Gives you energy
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
1.2 Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
1.3 Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
1.5 Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Chances of sunburn
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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)
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal30.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Citrus
Citrus, Tree fruit
4.2 Season
4.3 Varieties
NA
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
4.6 Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Light Green
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
4.10 Origin
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Loamy
Clay loam, Sandy loam
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
- 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.
- 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
5.3.2 Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
5.3.3 Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Citrus aurantifolia
6.2 Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
not available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
7.5 Class
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
C. aurantifolia
7.11 Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit