id: 53

name: Lime

flavor_bible_name_variants: lime,lime leaves,lime whole,limes

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status: draft

source: foodb,flavor_bible

food_db_name: Lime

flavor_db_name_variants: lime

name_scientific: Citrus aurantiifolia

description: The Key lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia) is a citrus species with a globose fruit, 2.5-5 cm in diameter (1-2 in), that is yellow when ripe but usually picked green commercially. It is smaller and seedier, with a higher acidity, a stronger aroma, and a thinner rind, than that of the Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia). It is valued for its unique flavor compared to other limes, with the Key lime usually having a more tart and bitter flavor. The name comes from its association with the Florida Keys, where it is best known as the flavoring ingredient in Key lime pie. It is also known as West Indian lime, bartender's lime, Omani lime, or Mexican lime, the latter classified as a distinct race with a thicker skin and darker green color. Philippine varieties have various names, including dayap and bilolo.

itis_id: 506403

wikipedia_id: Citrus_aurantiifolia

picture_file_name: 53.jpg

picture_content_type: image/jpeg

picture_file_size: 803141

picture_updated_at: 2012-04-20T09:37:28.000Z

legacy_id: 56

food_group: Fruits

food_subgroup: Citrus

food_type: Type 1

created_at: 2011-02-09T00:37:17.000Z

updated_at: 2019-05-14T18:04:15.000Z

creator_id: null

updater_id: null

export_to_afcdb: false

category: specific

ncbi_taxonomy_id: 159033

export_to_foodb: true

public_id: FOOD00053