Limes are valued for their juice and the floral aroma of their zest — which is one reason why they’re considered a staple ingredient in Southeast Asian and Mexican cuisine.

Limes are high in vitamin C, antioxidants, and other nutrients. Providing over 20% of your daily vitamin C needs. They also contain small amounts of iron, calcium, vitamin B6, thiamine, potassium, and more.

Limes are high in active compounds that function as antioxidants in your body, including flavonoids, limonoids, kaempferol, quercetin, and ascorbic acid.

Because they’re high in vitamin C this could alo promote health skin. This vitamin is necessary to make collagen, a protein that keeps your skin firm and strong.

Limes may help improve immunity, reduce heart disease risk factors, prevent kidney stones, aid iron absorption, promote healthy skin, and lower your risk of certain cancers.

Can be used in desserts and baked goods, such as Key lime pie, cookies, and ice cream. Also can be used in savory dishes and to add flavor to both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.

Lime juice can be mixed with vinegar and water and used as a surface spray for a nontoxic cleaning option.

Botanical Name: Citrus Aurantifolia
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Origin: USA
Notes: With added non-gmo maltodextrin. United Mehadrin Kosher (UM Kosher). Non-irradiated. IP (Identity Preserved) Non-GMO. Vegan. Bulk sold and labeled as for further manufacturing. Individuals must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose or use. As with any manufacturing process, we suggest a small, lab-scale manufacturing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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References
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