Lime
"A burst of citrus flavor in every segment"
Lime is a small, green or yellowish fruit that belongs to the citrus family, widely used for its juice, zest, and oil in culinary preparations.
Also known as
Mexican Lime, Key Lime, West Indian Lime
Botanical name
Citrus aurantiifolia
Product Details
PLU Code
4305
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Limes › All Sizes
Origin
Southeast Asia, now cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Shelf Life
up to 8 weeks
Status
Approved
About Lime
Limes are a rich source of vitamin C, flavonoids, and other nutrients, with numerous health and culinary applications.
Nutrition Information
Per 100 grams serving of Key lime, the nutrition facts are approximately as follows: energy 20 kcal, moisture 87.2 grams, protein 0.7 grams, fat 0.2 grams, carbohydrates 10.5 grams, dietary fiber 2.8 grams, sugars 1.7 grams, sodium 2 milligrams, potassium 102 milligrams, vitamin A 0.01 milligrams, vitamin C 29.3 milligrams, calcium 33 milligrams, iron 0.6 milligrams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for limes (Persian/Tahiti and key lime). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
Ventilated crates or bags to prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
up to 8 weeks
Storage Notes: Limes develop chilling injury as peel pitting if held below their optimum storage temperature, and stylar-end breakdown is aggravated by field heat and rough handling. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 390-391.
Applies to: limes (Persian/Tahiti and key lime).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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