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Lime
A lime (from French lime, from Arabic lima, from Persian limu, "lemon") is a citrus fruit, which is typically round, green in color, 1.2–2.4 inches in diameter, and contains acidic juice vesicles.

Raw limes are 88% water

• There are several species of citrus trees whose fruits are called limes
  • The Key lime
  • Persian lime
  • Makrut lime
  • Desert lime
• Limes are a rich source of vitamin C
• Limes are sour, and are often used to accent the flavours of foods and beverages.
• They are grown year-round.
• Limes have varying origins within tropical Southeast Asia and South Asia.
• They were spread throughout the world via migration and trade.
• The makrut lime, in particular, was one of the earliest citrus fruits introduced to other parts of the world by humans.
  • They were spread into Micronesia and Polynesia via the Austronesian expansion (c. 3000–1500 BCE).
  • They were also later spread into Middle East, and the Mediterranean region via the spice trade and the incense trade routes from as early as ~1200 BCE.
• Limes have higher contents of sugars and acids than lemons do.
• Lime juice is used to make limeade, and as an ingredient (typically as sour mix) in many cocktails.
• In cooking, lime is valued both for the acidity of its juice and the floral aroma of its zest.

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To prevent scurvy during the 19th century, British sailors were issued a daily allowance of citrus, such as lemon, and later switched to lime. The use of citrus was initially a closely guarded military secret, as scurvy was a common scourge of various national navies, and the ability to remain at sea for lengthy periods without contracting the disorder was a huge benefit for the military. British sailors thus acquired the nickname "Limey" because of their use of limes.

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