— FRUIT – CITRUS
Lime
Lime we love it! This sour aromatic citrus fruit is wonderfully versatile and gives an instant tropical touch to any dish. Limes are therefore used worldwide! The fruit is round and green with sometimes a yellow `belly` and contains 9 fragrant segments.
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Origin
The limes grow in Mexico and Brazil, due to its perfect weather conditions. Because, they need a lot of sun.
BRAZIL & MEXICO
How to store
Keep limes in the fruit bowl instead of the fridge, they could be kept there for 1 or 2 weeks.
How to eat
Lime is a delicious, sour seasoning that is used in many cuisines. The juice can be used in many dishes, dressings and sauces. Because of the high acidity, you can cook fish in it, without heating it. This is how you make a delicious ceviche! In addition, lime helps to prevent brown discoloration of avocadoes and bananas. The skin can also be used to grate for a decorative seasoning.
