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Lime

You might instinctively make a sour face at the sight of this citrus fruit. Logical, but still, lime juice is a real seasoning in many dishes. Limes are slightly smaller than lemons, but they more than make up for it with their unparalleled freshness, juiciness, and fragrance. 

 

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ORIGIN

Limes originate from Southeast Asia. Our limes come mainly from Brazil and Mexico. 

TASTE

The extremely sour taste is characteristic of the lime. But how do they differ from lemons? The difference is mainly in the flesh. Lime flesh is juicier, more aromatic, fragrant, and fresher compared to lemons. 

 

USE AND PREPARATION

As mentioned earlier, limes are exceptional seasonings. They infuse dishes, beverages, and sauces with a refreshing flavour. You can use both lime slices and juice to achieve the desired taste. Additionally, the lime’s grated zest is often used in recipes. A word of advice: when grating, focus on the green part, as the underlying white part has a bitter taste. 

STORAGE ADVICE

Limes are ripe when they have a firm, green skin. With time, the skin gradually turns yellow, but the lime can still be used, provided it hasn’t become hard.  

The best flavour is preserved when limes are stored at room temperature. However, they will last longer in the fridge. You can keep them refrigerated and bring them to room temperature before use for optimal taste. 

EXOTIC TIP!

Did you know that you can also use lime to preserve other fruits for longer? Sprinkle the juice over apple, pear, banana or avocado, for example, to prevent discolouration. It works wonders.  

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LIME

Limes are great vitamin C sources, providing a vital boost to your immune system. Lime is also high in fibre, vitamin B, iron, magnesium and potassium. 

ORIGIN

Limes originate from Southeast Asia. Our limes come mainly from Brazil and Mexico. 

TASTE

The extremely sour taste is characteristic of the lime. But how do they differ from lemons? The difference is mainly in the flesh. Lime flesh is juicier, more aromatic, fragrant, and fresher compared to lemons. 

 

USE AND PREPARATION

As mentioned earlier, limes are exceptional seasonings. They infuse dishes, beverages, and sauces with a refreshing flavour. You can use both lime slices and juice to achieve the desired taste. Additionally, the lime’s grated zest is often used in recipes. A word of advice: when grating, focus on the green part, as the underlying white part has a bitter taste. 

STORAGE ADVICE

Limes are ripe when they have a firm, green skin. With time, the skin gradually turns yellow, but the lime can still be used, provided it hasn’t become hard.  

The best flavour is preserved when limes are stored at room temperature. However, they will last longer in the fridge. You can keep them refrigerated and bring them to room temperature before use for optimal taste. 

EXOTIC TIP!

Did you know that you can also use lime to preserve other fruits for longer? Sprinkle the juice over apple, pear, banana or avocado, for example, to prevent discolouration. It works wonders.  

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LIME

Limes are great vitamin C sources, providing a vital boost to your immune system. Lime is also high in fibre, vitamin B, iron, magnesium and potassium. 

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Nutritional value

Energy (kcal)32 kcal
Energy (kJ)135 kJ
Fat2,5 g
of which saturates 0 g
Carbohydrates2 g
of which sugars1,9 g
Fibre2,8 g
Protein0,5 g
Sodium2 mg
Vitamin C45 mg

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How do you use limes?
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STEP 1
Cut the lime in half.
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OPTION 1
Squeeze the lime to be able to use the juice.
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OPTION 2
Cut the lime into wedges to decorate a cocktail, for example.
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OPTION 3
Cut the lime into slices, for example, to add to water.
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OPTION 4
Grate the green peel to give dishes a special flavor with it.

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