Limes are small, round, green citrus fruits with a sour taste and juicy pulp that are often used in cooking and drinks:
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Description
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Size
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Typically 3–6 centimeters (1.2–2.4 in) in diameter
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Shape
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Oval to nearly globular, often with a small apical nipple
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Peel
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Thin and greenish yellow when ripe
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Pulp
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Tender, juicy, yellowish green in color, and decidedly acid
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Taste
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Sour
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Nutritional value
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High in vitamin C, antioxidants, and other nutrients
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Uses
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Flavoring agent and as a source of vitamin C
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There are several species of limes, including the Key lime, Persian lime, Makrut lime, finger limes, blood limes, and desert lime. Each species has unique characteristics. For example, the Key lime is smaller, more acidic, and more aromatic than the Persian type.
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