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Lime


Scientific Binomial Name: Citrus aurantifolia

Selection Information


Usage: cooking, garnish, beverages, juice

Selection: Good-quality Limes will be medium to large in size, smooth skinned, light to deep-green in color and firm but not too hard.

Avoid: Avoid product that is too small, is soft, wrinkled, rough or has yellow skin.

Storage: Refrigerate whole limes for up to 10 days in a plastic bag. They may last longer, but will have less flavor. Lime slices or wedges should be bagged and refrigerated up to five days. You should never freeze a whole lime, but lime juice or grated lime zest may be frozen for up to four months.

Seasonal Information


Available year-round, with peak supplies from May to August.

Lime Nutritional Information


Serving Size: 1 raw lime, appr. 2" diameter (67g)

Amount Per Serving

 

Calories 20
Calories from Fat 0

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0

0% 

Cholesterol 0mg

0% 

Sodium 1mg

0% 

Total Carbohydrate 7g

2% 

Dietary Fiber 2g

8%

Sugars 1g

 

Protein 0g

 

Vitamin A 1%

Vitamin C 32%

Calcium 2%

Iron 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts


Lime is very low in Cholesterol, Saturated Fat, and Sodium. It's also a great source also a good source of Calcium, Iron and Copper, and an excellent source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C.

Juicing


Lime are great for juicing and turning into limeade.

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