Lime

Limes are a small, round citrus fruit with a bright green color. From Mexican to Southeast Asian to Indian food, lime is an essential ingredient used by cooks around the world. Limes add a tanginess to salsas, marinades, dips, cocktails, and more. Zested, squeezed, or cut into wedges, these little green fruits pack a punch of flavor. There are several varieties of limes but the three most common include Persian, Mexican (also known as the Key lime), and Makrut limes. Persian limes are the most widely produced lime with Mexico being the largest producer. Aside from being a flavor enhancer, limes are also full of nutrients. They’re a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. The nutrients in limes may help to boost immunity, promote skin health, reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent kidney stones, and help the body absorb iron. Limes are grown year round and are easy to find at your local grocery store. When choosing limes, look for fruit that is slightly soft to the touch and has a yellowish color. Limes that have skin with a yellow tint are riper and juicier. Firm, dark green limes are not yet ripe and will need a few days to ripen. Limes can be stored at room temperature or in the fridge to increase their shelf life. At room temperature, limes will stay good for about a week, and in the fridge, they can last up to a few weeks.

Lime nutrition and vitamin info per 100g

5045 recipes to cook with Lime

80%

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Campfire Nachos

9 ingredients · 15min

91%

BBC Good Food

Key lime pie

8 ingredients · 55min

94%

BBC Good Food

Slow cooker chicken tikka masala

15 ingredients · 7h 50min

91%

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Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

16 ingredients · 20min

89%

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Sesame salmon, purple sprouting broccoli & sweet potato mash

11 ingredients · 25min

93%

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Watermelon Sticks with Coconut Lime Dip (Healthy Summer Snack)

5 ingredients · 5min

95%

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Spinach, Black Bean, and Avocado Quesadillas!

10 ingredients

100%

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Mexican chicken & black bean wraps

17 ingredients · 35min

Lime substitutes

• Regular substitute
  • Calamansi
  • Lemon

Lime equivalents and varieties

• Key lime
• Persian lime
• Unwaxed lime
• Lime wedge
• Kaffir lime

Lime cooking tips

• Samsung Food

  You can freeze whole limes and they can be kept in the freezer for up to 12 months.

• Samsung Food

  Limes will stay fresh for about a week at room temperature if kept out of bright sunlight.

• Samsung Food

  Good quality lime is not all one color. Parts of the fruit that got more sun will be lighter.