Finger lime

Citrus australasica

fruit

A small finger-shaped citrus filled with tangy pearls that burst in the mouth, placed on oysters and fish.

Origin

Forests of eastern Australia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

It is cut in half or at one end and gently squeezed to push out the pearls, which are placed raw on an oyster, fish or dessert; the skin is not eaten.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Flavanones · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Depending on the variety, its pearls are green, pink, yellow or red.