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Lime: Tropical Energy and the «Green Doctor» of the Oceans

• Etymology and names: The name «lime» comes from the Arabic lima and Persian limu, which were used to denote all citrus fruits. In India it is called «nimbu», emphasizing its status as a sacred fruit.
• Homeland and Columbus's route: The homeland of lime is Southeast Asia. Christopher Columbus brought the first seedlings to the Antilles, from where the lime spread across Latin America. Today Mexico and Brazil are the world leaders.
• The legend of the «limey»: In the 18th century, the British fleet introduced a mandatory ration of lime juice for sailors to prevent scurvy. Because of this, the British were nicknamed limey — a nickname that has survived to this day.
• Botanical differences: Lime is more acidic than lemon, richer in essential oils and has a «cool» aroma. It cannot tolerate even the slightest frost. When ripe, limes quickly fall from the tree, requiring prompt harvesting.
• A sacred amulet: In India, lime is revered as a sacred fruit. Garlands of limes are hung above the entrance to a house or on a car hood as a talisman against the evil eye and evil spirits.
• Photosensitization (Rare fact): Lime juice contains furanocoumarins, which in the sun can cause skin burns («Margarita dermatitis»). During processing, we control the level of these substances.
• Gastronomic balance: Lime is the ideal partner for passion fruit, chili and cilantro. Its concentrate acts as a natural flavor enhancer, making any fruit mixes brighter and fresher.
• Global geography and harvest: Lime bears fruit year-round. The harvest peak in Mexico falls on May – August, when the fruits reach the maximum concentration of aromatic compounds.
• History of the product: Industrial concentration began in the mid-20th century. Vacuum evaporation technology made it possible to preserve volatile terpene fractions (peel aroma) without the appearance of bitterness.