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The Key lime has thinner rind and is smaller, seedier, more acidic and more aromatic than the Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia). It is valued for its characteristic flavor.
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The Key lime has thinner rind and is smaller, seedier, more acidic and more aromatic than the Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia). It is valued for its characteristic flavor. The name comes from its association with the Florida Keys, where it is best known as the flavoring ingredient in Key lime pie. Not to be confused with West Indian lime, bartender's lime, Omani lime, or Mexican lime which are slightly different. The last classified as a distinct race with a thicker skin and darker green colour. Philippine varieties have various names, including dayap and bilolo.
Lime is best known for the Thai lime Kaffir lime. Most limes are of the Tahitian strain, so named because they are native to the island of Tahiti. The Tahitian strain is further divided into two varieties: Persian and Biles.
Persian varieties of limes are egg-shaped and have seeds;
Beers varieties are smaller and seedless.
A lime called Key Lime is rounder, smaller, and more tart than Tahitian lemons. This lime is commonly used in baked pastries. Lime is also produced in China, with the inner color of grapefruit, green and yellow. The taste is not sour, and the aftertaste is slightly bitter.
Key lime is known as dayap in the Philippines, where it is native
supply season
Indonesia is available all year round.
How to buy
Choose limes with smooth, light or dark green skins that are heavy to pick up. The brown patches on the lime zest don't affect the flavor, but if the patches are large and the pulp has softened in place, the lime is bad.
Ripe limes give a firm feel. Don't choose limes with yellow skins or too small in size.
storage method
Store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
#* Taboo crowd
Appropriate: suitable for patients with hypertension, myocardial infarction, weak spleen and stomach, nephrolithiasis, dry mouth and tongue. Contraindications: In view of the extremely sour taste of lime, the acid can generate heat, so patients with fever, gastric ulcer, hyperacidity, peptic ulcer, dental caries, cholecystitis, gallstones and whooping cough should not eat it.
#*Food compatibility is suitable:
1. Lime juice and seafood: Lime juice with strong acidity can kill bacteria in most seafood within 15 minutes, so it is suitable for eating with seafood.
2. Lime and honey: Eating together is very effective in treating bronchitis and nasopharyngitis.
3. Lime and white sugar: Both are cooked together, which has the effect of quenching thirst, appetizing, and tocolysis.
4. Lime and ginger: Decoction of the two together can regulate qi inversion and vomiting.
Phase grams:
1. Lime juice and carrots: The vitamin C-decomposing enzymes in carrots can easily destroy the vitamin C in limes, thereby reducing its nutritional content.
2. Lime and milk: Lime contains fruit acid, which combines with the protein in milk to form an indigestible coagulation substance, which stimulates the stomach and causes diarrhea.
cooking tips
Seedless. Due to its sour taste, it is generally not eaten directly. Usually, it can be juiced and processed into special drinks, or processed into lime sorbet, cakes, etc. with its unique aroma.
#Remarks
The sour taste can easily cause nausea, and those with gastrointestinal problems should not eat more. Lime is said to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and help improve cardiovascular disease. In addition, limes, like grapefruit, contain an insulin-like ingredient that helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
common dishes
Its juice can be used as a sauce for dishes or directly added to food or drinks, such as Vietnamese-style soup.
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