Lime (fruit) 261456 225936168 2008-07-16T02:38:21Z Kubigula 1453997 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/76.224.112.1|76.224.112.1]] to last version by J.delanoy (using [[WP:HG|Huggle]]) {{otheruses3|Lime}} {{Taxobox | name = Lime | image = backyard limes.jpg | image_width = 200px | image_caption = Unripened Key limes | regnum = [[Plant]]ae | divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]] | classis = [[Dicotyledon|Magnoliopsida]] | subclassis = [[Rosidae]] | ordo = [[Sapindales]] | familia = [[Rutaceae]] | genus = [[Citrus]] }} {{nutritionalvalue | name=Lime, raw (edible parts) | water=88 g | kJ=126 | protein=0.7 g | fat=0.2 g | carbs=11 g | fiber=3 g | sugars=1.7 g | vitC_mg=29 | source_usda=1 | right=1 }} '''Lime''' is a term referring to a number of different fruits (generally [[citrus]]es), both [[species]] and [[Hybrid (biology)|hybrids]], which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3-6 cm in [[diameter]], generally containing sour [[pulp]], and frequently associated with the [[lemon]]. Limes are often used to accent the flavors of foods and beverages. == Varieties == The most commonly available commercial limes (or Limon) are the larger, greener [[Persian lime]] (''Citrus × latifolia'') and the smaller, yellower [[Key lime]] (''Citrus aurantifolia'') (also known as the Mexican Lime)<ref>[http://www.keylime.com/diff.html Comparison of Key and Persian lime fruits]</ref>. "Key lime" is an [[American English|American]] [[retronym]], as the original fruit known in [[English language|English]] as a "lime" was ''Citrus latifolia'', derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] name لیمو, ''limu'' (the fruit was introduced to [[Europe]] during the [[Crusades]]). Other lime varieties include the * [[Mandarin lime]] (''Citrus limonia'') * [[Kaffir lime]] (''Citrus hystrix'') * various [[Australian lime]]s * [[Sweet lime]] (''Citrus limetta'') * [[Palestine sweet lime]] (''Citrus limettioides'') * and [[calamondin|musk lime]] (''X Citrofortunella mitis'').<ref>[http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/calamondin.html Calamondin]</ref> The [[limequat]] is a lime-[[kumquat]] hybrid. == Uses == === Drinks === Lime fruit, and particularly their [[juice]], are used in [[beverage]]s, such as [[limeade]] (akin to [[lemonade]]). [[Alcoholic beverage]]s prepared with limes include [[cocktail]]s such as [[gin and tonic]], [[margarita]], [[mojito]], [[Caipirinha]] and [[Cuba libre]], as well as many drinks that may be garnished with a thin slice of the fruit or corkscrew strip of the peel (twist). One customary consumption of [[tequila]] is in [[shot glass|shots]] accompanied by lime wedges and salt. [[Beer]] is often served with limes in [[Mexico]]. Lime juice is the primary ingredient of [[Bonji Water]], a popular drink in southern parts of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. Lime juice is also used in some commercial [[soft drinks]]. === Cooking === In [[cooking]], lime is valued both for the acidity of its juice and the floral aroma of its [[zest (ingredient)|zest]]. It is used in [[Key lime pie]], a traditional [[Florida]] [[dessert]], and is a very common ingredient in authentic Mexican, [[Cuisine of the Southwestern United States|Southwestern United States ]] and Thai dishes. It is also used for its [[pickling]] properties in [[ceviche]]. Additionally, the leaves of the Kaffir lime are used in [[southeast Asia]]n cuisine. The use of dried limes as a flavouring is typical of [[Persian cuisine]]. Limes are also an essential element in [[Tamil cuisine]]. === Other uses === In order to prevent [[scurvy]] during the 19th century, [[Royal Navy|British sailors]] were issued a daily allowance of citrus such as lime (presumably ''Citrus aurantifolia''){{Citesources}} , which led in time to the nickname "[[Alternate words for British|limey]]" for all Britons. It was later discovered that this beneficial effect derived from the quantities of [[Vitamin C]] the fruit contains. Lime extracts and essential oils are frequently used in [[perfume]]s, cleaning products, and [[aromatherapy]]. ==Production trends== [[Image:2005lemon and lime.PNG|thumb|right|[[Lemon]] and lime output in 2005]] According to FAO, Mexico produced almost 12% of the global output of lemons and limes in 2005 followed by India, Argentina, Iran and Brazil. ==Plants known as "lime"== *[[Australian lime]]s **[[Citrus glauca|Australian desert lime]] (''Citrus glauca'') **[[Citrus australasica|Australian finger lime]] (''Citrus australasica'') **[[Australian round lime (fruit)|Australian round lime]] (''Citrus australis'') *[[Blood lime]] *[[Kaffir lime]] (''Citrus hystrix'') (a.k.a. kieffer lime; makrut, or magrood) *[[Key lime]] (''Citrus aurantifolia'') (a.k.a. Mexican, West Indian, or Bartender's lime) *[[Mandarin lime]] (''Citrus limonia'') *[[Calmondin|Musk lime]] (''X Citrofortunella mitis'') *[[Palestine sweet lime]] (''Citrus limettioides'') *[[Persian lime]] (''Citrus x latifolia'') (a.k.a. Tahiti or Bearss lime) *[[Mamoncillo|Spanish lime]] (''Melicoccus bijugatus'') (a.k.a. mamoncillo, mamón, ginep, quenepa, or limoncillo) (not a citrus) *[[Sweet lime]] (''Citrus limetta'') (a.k.a. sweet limetta, Mediterranean sweet lemon) *[[Wild lime]] (''Adelia ricinella'') *[[Limequat]] (lime × kumquat) *[[Lime tree]] (''Tilia'' sp.) ==Notes== <references /> ==Gallery== <center> <gallery> Image:Citrus hystrix dsc07772.jpg|Kaffir lime fruit Image:Lime CDC.jpg|Lime wedges are typically used in drinks. Image:Lime closeup.jpg|Limes are usually used for reference. Image:Limes.jpg|Grocery store limes Image:Lime_Blossom.jpg|Lime and Blossom growing in south Spain. </gallery> </center> ==References== {{commons|Lime}} *[http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/mexican_lime.html ''Citrus aurantifolia'' Swingle] *[http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/tahiti_lime.html Tahiti Lime] *[http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/tropical/lecture_32/lec_32.html Hort 403 - Lecture32] *[http://www.foodreference.com/html/artkeylimes.html Key Limes (''Citrus aurantifolia'')] ==External links== *[http://www.innvista.com/health/foods/fruits/limes.htm History and varieties of limes] [[Category:Citrus]] [[Category:Flora of the Maldives]] [[ca:Llimona dolça]] [[id:Jeruk limau]] [[bg:Зелен лимон]] [[da:Lime]] [[de:Echte Limette]] [[es:Lima (fruta)]] [[fr:Lime (fruit)]] [[ko:라임]] [[it:Citrus aurantifolia]] [[he:ליים]] [[ms:Limau Nipis]] [[nl:Limoen]] [[ja:ライム]] [[no:Lime]] [[nn:Lime]] [[pl:Lima (roślina)]] [[pt:Lima (fruta)]] [[ru:Лайм]] [[simple:Lime]] [[sl:Limeta]] [[fi:Limetti]] [[sv:Lime]] [[th:มะนาว]] [[zh:青檸]]