Sweet lime

Citrus limon

fruit

A citrus with green-yellow skin and sweet, almost acid-free juice, pressed on every street corner in India (mosambi) and Iran (limoo shirin).

Origin

India and Iran

Season (United States)

October to March

Preparation

The threads are eaten; the zest from an organic or untreated fruit. Once squeezed, its juice turns bitter within minutes: drink it right away.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

In Iran, it is the juice offered to people with colds in winter.