lime
青柠檬· qing ningmeng
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Taste & Role
🍯 Sweet🍋 Sour☕ Bitter
Limes provide a burst of fresh acidity that balances rich, salty, and spicy flavors. They are typically squeezed over finished dishes, stirred into dipping sauces and marinades, or added to salads, soups, and drinks.
What it is
Limes are small, round citrus fruits with smooth green skin and juicy, pale green flesh. They are widely used across Chinese and Southeast Asian cooking, where their sharp acidity brightens everything from dipping sauces to grilled meats. Persian limes are the most common variety in the US, though smaller, more aromatic key limes are also available.
Nutrition
per 100 g- Calories
- 30 kcal
- Protein
- 0.7 g
- Total fat
- 0.2 g
- Carbs
- 10.5 g
- Fiber
- 2.8 g
- Sodium
- 2 mg
USDA FoodData Central (closest standard match)
Substitutes
No registered substitutes — this one is usually easy to find.
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