Lime
- Lime, a hybrid of tree and shrub belonging to the rue family (genus rutaceae) is widely grown in tropical and sub-tropical areas, Persian lime and Mexican lime, being the most common commercialverities.
- Lime is a key ingredient in certain pickles and chutneys, whereas lime juice is used to flavour drinks, food and confections- lemonade being a worldwide favourite.
- Ever wondered how British got the nickname of limey? Apparently, limes were used by the Britishnavy to prevent scurvy, demonstrating the high vitamin C content as high as 32% of daily requirement- of this small, citrusy fruit. This high vitamin C content, along with other nutrients in lime also contributes to abetter heart health, reduces the risk of asthma and promotes healthy skin.
- Mapro product: Lime juice cordial, citrus blue crush, lemon barley water, LimbooTimboo, Lemon ginger squash.
