Lime

Lime is a citrus fruit used for its sour flavor, vitamin C content, and aromatic essential oils in food, beverages, traditional medicine, cosmetics, and dietary supplements. Main types include Key lime (Citrus aurantiifolia), Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia), and Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix). Key components include vitamin C, citrus flavonoids, limonene/citral, and organic acids such as citric acid.