Limes

Sharp, intensely aromatic, and essential to global cooking — fresh limes bring a brighter, more floral acidity than lemons, with a distinctive citrus character that defines the flavour of everything from ceviche to margaritas.

The Lime Pantry Staple

• Zest First, Then Juice — The essential oils in lime zest carry flavour compounds that the juice alone cannot provide. Always zest before juicing — the zest can be frozen for later use.
• Vitamin C — A medium lime provides approximately 20mg of Vitamin C — 25% of the adult daily reference intake.
• Citric Acid — The natural acidity that prevents browning in cut avocado, apple, and banana; preserves colour in guacamole and ceviche.

Flavour Profile

Persian limes (the most commonly available variety) are seedless or near-seedless with a thin, smooth green skin. Flavour: intensely citrus, floral-fruity, sharper and more aromatic than lemon. Less sweet than lemon; the sharpness is the defining characteristic.

Recipe Ideas

Squeeze over fish tacos, pad thai, and Vietnamese pho to brighten the flavour. Zest into rice, coconut desserts, and lime curd. Juice into guacamole, ceviche, and Thai green curry paste. Combine with rum and mint for mojitos, or with tequila and triple sec for margaritas. Half a lime squeezed over a ripe avocado with sea salt is one of the simplest and most satisfying things you can eat.

Ingredient

Fresh Limes (100%). No wax applied.

How to Store

Store at room temperature for up to 1 week. Refrigerate in a sealed bag for up to 3 weeks. To extract more juice: microwave for 10 seconds before squeezing, or roll firmly on a hard surface before cutting. Zest freezes well in an airtight bag for 3 months.