Lime (fruit)

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Lime (fruit)

Lime (/laɪm/) is a term referring to a number of different fruits (generally citruses), both species and hybrids, which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3–6 centimetres in diameter, and contain acidic juice vesicles.

Etymology

The term "lime" is derived from the Old French "limon", which was generic for all citrus fruit, which is itself related to the Arabic "līmūn" and the Persian "līmūn", a generic term for citrus fruit, which is a cognate of Sanskrit (liṅgavant).

Varieties

There are several species of citrus trees whose fruits are called limes, including the Key lime, Kaffir lime, Wild lime, Desert lime, Australian finger lime, Australian desert lime, and Khasi lime.

Uses

Limes are a rich source of Vitamin C, are sour, and are often used to accent the flavours of foods and beverages. They are grown year-round and are usually smaller and less sour than lemons.

Related Terms

  • Citrus: A genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae.
  • Vitamin C: Also known as ascorbic acid and ascorbate, is a vitamin found in various foods and sold as a dietary supplement.
  • Lemon: A species of small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, native to South Asia, primarily North eastern India.

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