Citrus Limetta - Uses

Uses

The pulp is greenish and the juice is sweet rather than acidic. It is also referred as orange in some places of the world. Mosambi (sweet lime) juice is the most common available citrus juice in India, Pakistan and Bangla Desh. Despite its name sweet lime it is more similar to a greenish orange (in appearance). To the Westerner's palate, the fruit may appear a bit 'bland' in comparison with western style oranges. Sweet lime is almost exclusively served as juice. Sweet lime juice is commonly sold at mobile road stalls, where it is freshly pressed, sometimes served with a salty chat masala or Kala Namak, unless the vendor is told not to add it. The fruit of the sweet lemon is edible, nutricious and its peel contains essential oils. The tree is used for ornamental purposes as well as for graft stock. In Iran, it is particularly used to treat flu and cold. Despite having little acidity, the fruit has high levels of Vitamin C. The juice is used by all, especially those who are sick. It is sold all year round.