History
Originally from Asia, it is now cultivated in most warm countries, especially Italy, the West Indies and the Americas. It is an evergreen tree growing up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) high with smooth, green leaves, stiff sharp spines and small, white flowers. [1]
Ships transporting it were called 'lime juicers' and ship crews depended on it to prevent scurvy, because of the high vitamin C content. [1]
Other Ingredient Information
Products containing Lime Oil
The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Lime Oil".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.
Source(s) Derived From |
Plant Sources |
Natural or Artificial? |
Natural |
References |
- Lime Oil - Esoteric Oils
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Aliases (Also Known As)
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Lime Oil Extract
Oil Of Lime
Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) 
- 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
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Revision History
| Action |
User |
Date/Time |
| Ingredient added | UPC Food Search | January 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM |
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