Lime
Lime
| The cultivation of limes is significant in India, Mexico and South America, as well as in the United States. Mexican limes are native to Indonesia and Malaysia, while the origin of Persian limes is disputed. As with other citrus fruits, limes grow on trees or shrubs. The fruits are smaller than lemons and more round. Limes have green or yellowish-green skin with juicy, green flesh. Limes are more acidic than lemons and more sour. Lime is a key flavoring ingredient in many cuisines. Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes like guacamole, ceviche (marinated seafood) and salsa utilize fresh lime juice, while Persian (Iranian) food is spiced with dried limes. In Thailand, many people grow kaffir limes in order to flavor their cooking with fruit zest or leaves. Key limes are the flavoring ingredient in Key lime pie, a cream pie made and celebrated in the Florida Keys. Lime juice or lime wedges are also used to flavor beverages, including beer and Margaritas. One cup of raw lime juice provides more than the Daily Value for vitamin C. | |
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