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Old page wikitext, before the edit (old_wikitext) | '{{Other uses|Lime (disambiguation)}}
{{Refimprove|date=November 2009}}
[[File:backyard limes.jpg|thumb|Unripened Key limes]]
{{nutritionalvalue | name=Lime, raw (edible parts) | water=88 g | kJ=126 | protein=0.7 g | fat=0.2 g | carbs=11 g | fiber=3 g | sugars=1.7 g | vitC_mg=29 | source_usda=1 | right=1 }}
'''Lime''' is a term referring to a number of different fruits, both [[species]] and [[Hybrid (biology)|hybrids]], [[citrus]]es, which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3–6 cm in [[diameter]], and containing sour and [[acidic]] [[Juice vesicles|pulp]]. Limes are often used to accent the flavours of foods and beverages. These are also known as Kagzi Lime in North, North East and Central India. Some varieties are also known as scented lime. These have more scent than other common lime varieties.{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}} They are usually smaller than [[lemons]], and a source of [[vitamin C]]. Limes are grown all year round and are usually sweeter than lemons.
Limes are a small citrus fruit, ''[[Citrus aurantifolia]]'', whose skin and flesh are green in color and which have an oval or round shape with a diameter between one to two inches. Limes can either be sour or sweet, with the latter not readily available in the United States.{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}} Sour limes possess a greater sugar and citric acid content than lemons and feature an acidic and tart taste, while sweet limes lack citric acid content and are sweet in flavor.
==Uses==
===Cooking===
[[File:Juliennejern.JPG|thumb|left|Zesting a lime]]
In [[cooking]], lime is valued both for the acidity of its juice and the floral aroma of its [[zest (ingredient)|zest]]. It is a very common ingredient in authentic Mexican, [[Cuisine of the Southwestern United States|Southwestern United States]], Vietnamese and Thai dishes. It is also used for its [[pickling]] properties in [[ceviche]]. The use of dried limes (called [[black lime]] or ''loomi'') as a flavouring is typical of [[Persian cuisine]] and [[Cuisine of Iraq|Iraqi cuisine]], as well as in [[Arab states of the Persian Gulf|Gulf]]-style ''[[baharat]]'' (a [[spice mix]]ture that is also called ''kabsa'' or ''kebsa''). Lime is an essential ingredient of any cuisine from India and many varieties of pickles are made e.g. Sweetened lime pickle, salted pickle, Lemon Chutney.<ref>http://www.tarladalal.com/recipe.asp?id=3420</ref><ref>Lime picklehttp://cooks.ndtv.com/showonlyrecipe.asp?cond=find&id=2400&category=Condiments≈</ref>
Lime leaves are also a herb in South, East, and Southeast Asia.
===Other uses===
In order to prevent [[scurvy]] during the 19th century, [[Royal Navy|British sailors]] were issued a daily allowance of citrus such as [[lemon]], and later switched to lime,<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1644345/pdf/procrsmed00351-0055.pdf State of knowledge about scurvy]</ref> which was not as effective at preventing scurvy but led over time to the nickname "[[Alternate words for British|limey]]" for all Britons. It was later discovered that the greater effectiveness of lemons derived from the 4-fold higher quantities of [[Vitamin C]] lemon juice contains compared to the West Indian limes used by the British.
Lime extracts and essential oils are frequently used in [[perfume]]s, cleaning products, and [[aromatherapy]].
In India, the lime is used in [[Tantra]] for removing evil spirits. It is also combined with Indian chilis to make a protective charm to repel the evil eye.<ref>http://mumbaidailyphotoblog.blogspot.com/2006/12/nimbu-mirchi.html</ref> Furthermore, it was believed that hanging limes over sick people cured them of the illness by repelling evil spirits lurking inside the body.
==Production trends==
[[Image:2005lemon and lime.PNG|thumb|right|450px|[[Lemon]] and lime output in 2005]]
India, with about 16% of the world's overall lemon and lime output, tops the production list, followed by Mexico (~14.5%), Argentina (~10%), Brazil (~8%) and Spain (~7%).
[[Image:LimePromo.jpg|thumb|left|Promotional photo for California limes, 1948]]
{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="wikitable" align=left style="clear:left"
! colspan=3|Top ten lemon and limes producers — 2007
|-
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="25%" | Country
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="15%" | Production ([[Tonne]]s)
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="10%" | Footnote
|-
| {{IND}} || align=right |2060000 || align=right | F
|-
| {{MEX}} || align=right |1880000 || align=right | F
|-
| {{ARG}} || align=right |1260000 || align=right | F
|-
| {{BRA}} || align=right |1060000 || align=right | F
|-
| {{ESP}} || align=right |880000 || align=right | F
|-
| {{PRC}} || align=right |745100 || align=right | F
|-
| {{USA}} || align=right |722000 || align=right |
|-
| {{TUR}} || align=right |706652 || align=right |
|-
| {{IRI}} || align=right |615000 || align=right | F
|-
| {{ITA}} || align=right |546584 || align=right |
|-
| bgcolor=#cccccc|{{noflag}}'''World'''
| bgcolor=#cccccc align=right | '''13032388'''
| bgcolor=#cccccc align=right | '''A'''
|-
|colspan=5 style="font-size:.7em"|No symbol = official figure, P = official figure, F = FAO estimate, * = Unofficial/Semi-official/mirror data, C = Calculated figure A = Aggregate (may include official, semi-official or estimates);<br>
Source: [http://faostat.fao.org/site/567/DesktopDefault.aspx?PageID=567#ancor Food And Agricultural Organization of United Nations: Economic And Social Department: The Statistical Division ]
|}
{{-}}
==Plants known as "lime"==
*[[Australian lime]]s
**[[Citrus glauca|Australian desert lime]] (''Citrus glauca'')
**[[Citrus australasica|Australian finger lime]] (''Citrus australasica'')
**[[Citrus australis|Australian round lime]] (''Citrus australis'')
*[[Blood lime]]
*[[Kaffir lime]] (''Citrus hystrix'') (a.k.a. kieffer lime; makrut, or magrood)
*[[Key lime]] (''Citrus aurantifolia'') (a.k.a. Mexican, West Indian, or Bartender's lime)
*[[Mandarin Lime]] (''Citrus limonia'')
*[[Musk lime]] (''X Citrofortunella mitis'')
*[[Palestine sweet lime]] (''Citrus limettioides'')
*[[Persian lime]] (''Citrus x latifolia'') (a.k.a. Tahiti or Bearss lime)
*[[Rangpur (fruit)]] (a.k.a. Rangpur lime), a mandarin orange - lemon hybrid.
*[[Spanish lime]] (''Melicoccus bijugatus'') (a.k.a. mamoncillo, mamón, ginep, quenepa, or limoncillo) (not a citrus)
*[[Sweet lime]] (''Citrus limetta'') (a.k.a. sweet limetta, Mediterranean sweet lemon)
*[[Wild lime]] (''Adelia ricinella'')
*[[Limequat]] (lime × kumquat)
*[[Lime tree]] (''Tilia'' sp.)
==Gallery==
<center>
<gallery>
File:Lime444.jpg
File:Citrus hystrix dsc07772.jpg|Kaffir lime fruit
File:Lime CDC.jpg|Lime wedges are typically used in drinks
File:SlicedlimesNov06.jpg|Sliced limes
File:Lime closeup.jpg|A closeup of a whole lime
File:Limes.jpg|Grocery store limes
File:Lime_Blossom.jpg|Lime and Blossom growing in south Spain
</gallery>
</center>
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{commons|Lime}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lime (Fruit)}}
[[Category:Citrus]]
[[Category:Essential oils]]
[[Category:Arabic words and phrases]]
[[bs:Limeta]]
[[bg:Зелен лимон]]
[[ca:Llimona dolça]]
[[cs:Limetka]]
[[da:Lime]]
[[de:Limette]]
[[nv:Chʼil dootłʼizhí dikʼǫ́zhígíí]]
[[es:Lima (fruta)]]
[[eo:Limeo]]
[[fr:Lime (fruit)]]
[[ga:Líoma (toradh)]]
[[gv:Theiley]]
[[ko:라임]]
[[he:ליים]]
[[sw:Ndimu]]
[[la:Lumia]]
[[lt:Rūgščiavaisis citrinmedis]]
[[hu:Zöldcitrom]]
[[nah:Limōnxocotl]]
[[nl:Limoen]]
[[ja:ライム]]
[[no:Lime]]
[[nn:Lime]]
[[pl:Lima (roślina)]]
[[pt:Lima (fruta)]]
[[ru:Лайм]]
[[simple:Lime]]
[[sk:Citrónovník limetový]]
[[sl:Limeta]]
[[sr:Лимета]]
[[fi:Limetti]]
[[sv:Lime]]
[[tr:Misket limonu]]
[[uk:Лайм]]
[[vi:Chanh]]
[[zh:青檸]]' |
New page wikitext, after the edit (new_wikitext) | '{{Other uses|Lime (disambiguation)}}
{{Refimprove|date=November 2009}}
[[File:backyard limes.jpg|thumb|Unripened Key limes]]
{{nutritionalvalue | name=Lime, raw (edible parts) | water=88 g | kJ=126 | protein=0.7 g | fat=0.2 g | carbs=11 g | fiber=3 g | sugars=1.7 g | vitC_mg=29 | source_usda=1 | right=1 }}
'''Lime''' is a term referring to a number of different fruits, both [[species]] and [[Hybrid (biology)|hybrids]], [[citrus]]es, which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3–6 cm in [[diameter]], and containing sour and [[acidic]] [[Juice vesicles|pulp]]. Limes are often used to accent the flavours of foods and beverages. These are also known as Kagzi Lime in North, North East and Central India. Some varieties are also known as scented lime. These have more scent than other common lime varieties.{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}} They are usually smaller than [[lemons]], and a source of [[vitamin C]]. Limes are grown all year round and are usually sweeter than lemons.
Limes are a small citrus fruit, ''[[Citrus aurantifolia]]'', whose skin and flesh are green in color and which have an oval or round shape with a diameter between one to two inches. Limes can either be sour or sweet, with the latter not readily available in the United States.{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}} Sour limes possess a greater sugar and citric acid content than lemons and feature an acidic and tart taste, while sweet limes lack citric acid content and are sweet in flavor.
==Uses==
===Cooking===
[[File:Juliennejern.JPG|thumb|left|Zesting a lime]]
In [[cooking]], lime is valued both for the acidity of its juice and the floral aroma of its [[zest (ingredient)|zest]]. It is a very common ingredient in authentic Mexican, [[Cuisine of the Southwestern United States|Southwestern United States]], Vietnamese and Thai dishes. It is also used for its [[pickling]] properties in [[ceviche]]. Theszdbkjvhbslzjh bvzs,dbhv ,zjshbd theingy use of dried limes (called [[black lime]] or ''loomi'') as a flavouring is typical of [[Persian cuisine]] and [[Cuisine of Iraq|Iraqi cuisine]], as well as in [[Arab states of the Persian Gulf|Gulf]]-style ''[[baharat]]'' (a [[spice mix]]ture that is also called ''kabsa'' or ''kebsa''). Lime is an essential ingredient of any cuisine from India and many varieties of pickles are made e.g. Sweetened lime pickle, salted pickle, Lemon Chutney.<ref>http://www.tarladalal.com/recipe.asp?id=3420</ref><ref>Lime picklehttp://cooks.ndtv.com/showonlyrecipe.asp?cond=find&id=2400&category=Condiments≈</ref>
Lime leaves are also a herb in South, East, and Southeast Asia.
===Other uses===
In order to prevent [[scurvy]] during the 19th century, [[Royal Navy|British sailors]] were issued a daily allowance of citrus such as [[lemon]], and later switched to lime,<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1644345/pdf/procrsmed00351-0055.pdf State of knowledge about scurvy]</ref> which was not as effective at preventing scurvy but led over time to the nickname "[[Alternate words for British|limey]]" for all Britons. It was later discovered that the greater effectiveness of lemons derived from the 4-fold higher quantities of [[Vitamin C]] lemon juice contains compared to the West Indian limes used by the British.
Lime extracts and essential oils are frequently used in [[perfume]]s, cleaning products, and [[aromatherapy]].
In India, the lime is used in [[Tantra]] for removing evil spirits. It is also combined with Indian chilis to make a protective charm to repel the evil eye.<ref>http://mumbaidailyphotoblog.blogspot.com/2006/12/nimbu-mirchi.html</ref> Furthermore, it was believed that hanging limes over sick people cured them of the illness by repelling evil spirits lurking inside the body.
==Production trends==
[[Image:2005lemon and lime.PNG|thumb|right|450px|[[Lemon]] and lime output in 2005]]
India, with about 16% of the world's overall lemon and lime output, tops the production list, followed by Mexico (~14.5%), Argentina (~10%), Brazil (~8%) and Spain (~7%).
[[Image:LimePromo.jpg|thumb|left|Promotional photo for California limes, 1948]]
{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="wikitable" align=left style="clear:left"
! colspan=3|Top ten lemon and limes producers — 2007
|-
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="25%" | Country
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="15%" | Production ([[Tonne]]s)
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="10%" | Footnote
|-
| {{IND}} || align=right |2060000 || align=right | F
|-
| {{MEX}} || align=right |1880000 || align=right | F
|-
| {{ARG}} || align=right |1260000 || align=right | F
|-
| {{BRA}} || align=right |1060000 || align=right | F
|-
| {{ESP}} || align=right |880000 || align=right | F
|-
| {{PRC}} || align=right |745100 || align=right | F
|-
| {{USA}} || align=right |722000 || align=right |
|-
| {{TUR}} || align=right |706652 || align=right |
|-
| {{IRI}} || align=right |615000 || align=right | F
|-
| {{ITA}} || align=right |546584 || align=right |
|-
| bgcolor=#cccccc|{{noflag}}'''World'''
| bgcolor=#cccccc align=right | '''13032388'''
| bgcolor=#cccccc align=right | '''A'''
|-
|colspan=5 style="font-size:.7em"|No symbol = official figure, P = official figure, F = FAO estimate, * = Unofficial/Semi-official/mirror data, C = Calculated figure A = Aggregate (may include official, semi-official or estimates);<br>
Source: [http://faostat.fao.org/site/567/DesktopDefault.aspx?PageID=567#ancor Food And Agricultural Organization of United Nations: Economic And Social Department: The Statistical Division ]
|}
{{-}}
==Plants known as "lime"==
*[[Australian lime]]s
**[[Citrus glauca|Australian desert lime]] (''Citrus glauca'')
**[[Citrus australasica|Australian finger lime]] (''Citrus australasica'')
**[[Citrus australis|Australian round lime]] (''Citrus australis'')
*[[Blood lime]]
*[[Kaffir lime]] (''Citrus hystrix'') (a.k.a. kieffer lime; makrut, or magrood)
*[[Key lime]] (''Citrus aurantifolia'') (a.k.a. Mexican, West Indian, or Bartender's lime)
*[[Mandarin Lime]] (''Citrus limonia'')
*[[Musk lime]] (''X Citrofortunella mitis'')
*[[Palestine sweet lime]] (''Citrus limettioides'')
*[[Persian lime]] (''Citrus x latifolia'') (a.k.a. Tahiti or Bearss lime)
*[[Rangpur (fruit)]] (a.k.a. Rangpur lime), a mandarin orange - lemon hybrid.
*[[Spanish lime]] (''Melicoccus bijugatus'') (a.k.a. mamoncillo, mamón, ginep, quenepa, or limoncillo) (not a citrus)
*[[Sweet lime]] (''Citrus limetta'') (a.k.a. sweet limetta, Mediterranean sweet lemon)
*[[Wild lime]] (''Adelia ricinella'')
*[[Limequat]] (lime × kumquat)
*[[Lime tree]] (''Tilia'' sp.)
==Gallery==
<center>
<gallery>
File:Lime444.jpg
File:Citrus hystrix dsc07772.jpg|Kaffir lime fruit
File:Lime CDC.jpg|Lime wedges are typically used in drinks
File:SlicedlimesNov06.jpg|Sliced limes
File:Lime closeup.jpg|A closeup of a whole lime
File:Limes.jpg|Grocery store limes
File:Lime_Blossom.jpg|Lime and Blossom growing in south Spain
</gallery>
</center>
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{commons|Lime}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lime (Fruit)}}
[[Category:Citrus]]
[[Category:Essential oils]]
[[Category:Arabic words and phrases]]
[[bs:Limeta]]
[[bg:Зелен лимон]]
[[ca:Llimona dolça]]
[[cs:Limetka]]
[[da:Lime]]
[[de:Limette]]
[[nv:Chʼil dootłʼizhí dikʼǫ́zhígíí]]
[[es:Lima (fruta)]]
[[eo:Limeo]]
[[fr:Lime (fruit)]]
[[ga:Líoma (toradh)]]
[[gv:Theiley]]
[[ko:라임]]
[[he:ליים]]
[[sw:Ndimu]]
[[la:Lumia]]
[[lt:Rūgščiavaisis citrinmedis]]
[[hu:Zöldcitrom]]
[[nah:Limōnxocotl]]
[[nl:Limoen]]
[[ja:ライム]]
[[no:Lime]]
[[nn:Lime]]
[[pl:Lima (roślina)]]
[[pt:Lima (fruta)]]
[[ru:Лайм]]
[[simple:Lime]]
[[sk:Citrónovník limetový]]
[[sl:Limeta]]
[[sr:Лимета]]
[[fi:Limetti]]
[[sv:Lime]]
[[tr:Misket limonu]]
[[uk:Лайм]]
[[vi:Chanh]]
[[zh:青檸]]' |
