Usually, the first image that forms in one’s mind after hearing the word ‘lime’ is its sharp, bitter, acidic taste. However, lime is more than the sour taste, and there are many reasons why lime should be a constant in your household as you would learn in the article. One of the beauties of this fruit is its variety. There are different types of limes, from the more popular Kaffir lime ( Citrus Hystrix ).
Nutritional Benefits of Lime
The juice extracted from lime when mixed with water, forms ‘lime water’, which is incredibly beneficial to our general health. There are many reasons to add lime juice to your everyday drinking water. Lime is a rich source of vitamin C, and so is used for the prevention and cure of scurvy. The disease is characterized by lip cracks, ulcers in the mouth and swollen, bleeding gums.
Lime also helps rejuvenate the skin while protecting it against infections, treats respiratory, urinary and heart-related disorders, assists in weight loss, treat piles, cholera and also aids in digestion.
So if you’re looking for a natural solution for any of the above ailments, all you need is one or two cups of lime water each day. And the good news is, it’s cheap!
Culinary Usage
The benefits of lime also cut into the culinary world. Its primary function is to add flavor to food. Despite its acidity, lime is a delicious seasoning, used for various dishes. It adds exotic taste to rather bland cooking. The green outer peel is peeled off, to make lime zest, or the juice merely is extracted. Lime juice and zest are particularly necessary for fruit salad preparation because it slows down the oxidation process of the fruits. The leaves are the most used part of Asian cuisine. It is used to add flavor to various dishes including chicken, reduce odor while steaming snail, and in Cambodia, the fruit is candied for eating. A good example is the zesty lime dressing which is excellent with cold chicken salad, with Asian greens
Lime Season and Cultivation
Limes thrive best in seasonal climates and are available all year round, but its peak season runs through the summer months, from March to August. Limes are grown on trees that flourish in tropical and subtropical climates.
Other Uses of Lime
In addition to those already stated, lime juice is used to make cosmetics, as the fruit has positive effects on the skin and body. The fruit is also used to make perfumes, as a result of its sweet smelling fragrance. It can equally be used as a cleansing agent, due to its high acidity. In Asia, it is believed to cure head lice. Lime is a significant source of essential oils and beverages globally.
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