LIME #48 (PREORDER)

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48 pieces Lime aka "Persian Lime", "Qing-Ning-Meng", "青柠檬", "青檸檬" Lime is a citrus fruit, which is typically round and green in color. Limes have a tart, distinct zesty sour flavor . Lime is often used to make drinks and adds a refreshing taste to sauce and dishes. Lime is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection Lime is firm with a uniform green smooth skin. Lime is free of decay, blemishes, and splits. Lightly scratch the skin for a pleasant citrus fragrance. Storage Lime should be stored at 50°F (10°C) with a relative humidity of eighty-five to ninety-five percent and with no mist. The typical shelf life is up to eight weeks. High humidity is important to avoid shriveling and loss of juice. Lime produces a strong odor. Do not store lime with odor-sensitive products. Lime cartons should be kept off the floor to prevent them from becoming wet from condensation. Lime should be stored away from direct sunlight. Lime is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Lime should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life. Lime produces a very low level of ethylene. Lime is sensitive to chilling injury under prolonged storage of below 50°F (10°C). Though three to four weeks of storage at 37°F - 41°F (3°C - 5°C) is usually tolerated without harm. Symptoms of chilling injury include skin pitting, interior discoloration, red blotch, and loss of juice. Nutrition Fact Serving Size 1 medium lime (67g) Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Calories 20 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0g ........................................................................................... 0% Saturated Fat 0g .......................................................................... 0% Trans Fat 0g .................................................................................. 0% Cholesterol 0mg .................................................................................. 0% Sodium 0mg ......................................................................................... 0% Total Carbohydrate 7g ...................................................................... 2% Dietary Fiber 2g ........................................................................... 8% Sugar 0g Protein 0g Vitamin A ................................................................................................. 0% Vitamin C ............................................................................................... 35% Calcium ..................................................................................................... 0% Iron ............................................................................................................ 0% Potassium ................................................................................................ 2% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. *Based on information published by FDA Show more