tb lime juice
Lime juice is rich in vitamin C and citric acid, providing immune support and digestive benefits. It contains minimal calories (approximately 11 per tablespoon) and negligible amounts of other macronutrients.
About
Lime juice is the tart liquid extracted from the fruit of Citrus aurantifolia (Persian lime) or Citrus latifolia (Key lime), small citrus fruits native to Southeast Asia. The juice contains 4-6% citric acid by volume, giving it a characteristic sharp, acidic profile with subtle floral and herbaceous notes. Fresh lime juice is extracted by pressing or cutting the fruit, while bottled versions are either freshly squeezed or reconstituted from concentrate. Key limes produce a more intensely aromatic juice, while Persian limes yield larger volumes of juice with a slightly milder acidity.
Culinary Uses
Lime juice is essential across Asian, Latin American, and Caribbean cuisines, functioning as both an acid component and flavor foundation. It brightens cocktails (margaritas, daiquiris, mojitos), marinates proteins, dresses ceviches and seafood preparations, and balances curries and stir-fries. In Asian cooking, it features prominently in Vietnamese and Thai dishes, Thai green curries, and fish sauces-based dressings. Lime juice is typically used as a finishing accent rather than a primary cooking ingredient, added just before service to preserve its volatile aromatic compounds and acidic punch.