Lime is juicy, refreshing, with a pronounced "sourness" It can be eaten just like that, cut into thin slices.
What is the difference between lemon and lime
The lemon fruit is yellow and larger than the green lime fruit.
The color of the pulp is also different for them - in lemon it is more transparent.
Secondly, there is a significant difference in taste. Lemon is more acidic, while lime has an unusual bitterness.
What is useful lime
All parts of the lime have antiseptic, antiviral and antirheumatic properties.
Lime effectively relieves pain in the throat, stomach and intestines, soothes and neutralizes the effects of stress. Lime juice contains 6-8% citric acid. Limes are very rich in vitamin C, iron and calcium.
Limes also contain a lot of vitamin A and B-group vitamins, calcium, potassium and phosphorus.
Ascorbic acid in its composition strengthens blood vessels, and phosphorus and calcium will help protect teeth from caries.
Lime is also used in the treatment of warts, herpes, papillomas, comedones, colds, beriberi.
Can you drink lime water
Adding lime to water can help with digestion.
Lime contains compounds that help stimulate digestion in the stomach.
How and with what to eat lime
It is served with meat and fish dishes. In addition, in South and Central America, this citrus is a component of the traditional ceviche dish - fish and / or seafood marinated in lime juice.
It is also used to make sauces (guacamole) and salad dressings, added to cocktails and juices, fruit slices are added to tea.
