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Lime

What is Lime?

Lime is a term referring to a number of different fruits, both species and hybrids, citruses, which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3–6 cm in diameter, and containing sour and acidic pulp; they are a good source of vitamin C. Limes are often used to accent the flavours of foods and beverages. They are usually smaller than lemons. Limes are grown all year round and are usually sweeter than lemons. [1]


History

In order to prevent scurvy during the 19th century, British sailors were issued a daily allowance of citrus such as lemon, and later switched to lime, which was not as effective at preventing scurvy but led over time to the nickname "limey" for all Britons. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Lime


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Lime".
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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Lime (fruit) - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Extract Of Lime
Key Limes
Lime Extract
Lime Peel
Lime Powder
Lime Traces
Limes
Trace of Lime
Traces Of Lime

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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