lime

Also known as lime fruit, green lemon, sour lime

green and acidic citrus fruit of various Citrus species

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Lime is a small, green citrus fruit known for its acidic, tangy flavor that comes from various species of the Citrus plant. It matters because its acidity and flavor make it a widely used ingredient in cooking, beverages, and food preservation around the world.

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food energy: 30

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The fruit and flower of a Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia) Makrut lime fruit

A lime is the fruit of several species of citrus, most of which are hybrids within the genus Citrus (family Rutaceae). Limes are generally small, round to oval fruits with green flesh and skin and a distinctly sour taste due to their high citric acid content. They are widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes.