Caviar lime or finger lime are small shaped fruits that are known as micro citrus and are a part of the Rutaceae(1), also known as the Rue family, which include all forms of citrus fruits.
This fruit is known to grow in the lowland subtropical rainforest area and the east coast of Australia. It is referred to many names such as Australian finger lime, Sauvage Lime, etc.
This fruit plant is a thorny shrub that grows up to 2-7 m, and its spines grow up to a height of 25 mm. They are flexible to grow in a wide range of soils in subtropical rainforests and dry and subtropical lowland. The only thing required for these plants to grow well is they need a nutrient-rich soil with a high level of organic matter.
For a serving of 55g or 2 oz of finger lime it provides –
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Here are a few finger lime recipes that can benefit our body in several ways.
Things you will need- A knife and few finger limes.
Method- Cut the lime into half from the middle, not lengthwise. Squeeze out the pearls from the lime. Mix them with other food or use as a topping. Do not cook them with fruits as the pearls burst in heat.
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Things you will need- 2 tsp finger lime essential oil and 2 tsp coconut oil.
Method – Mix both the oils well and then apply it to your skin. This helps to reduce acne and nourishes the skin.
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Things you will need- 2 tsp of extracted juice from the pearls of finger lime, 2 tsp Argan oil, 2 tsp of Aloe Vera gel.
Method – Take a clean bowl and first mix Aloe Vera gel with Argan Oil. Add the lime juice to it and store it in an airtight bottle. Apply it to your hair and use it as a conditioner for best results.
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Limes are known to be rich in vitamins and antioxidants, both of which are very required by the body. Eating it every day or drinking its juice will reduce your risk of heart disease, improve your skin, prevent kidney diseases(3), and increase iron absorption by the body. Add lime to your diet every day to boost your immunity and improve health.
Yes. It is safe to eat this lime raw.
Yes. It is excellent for the hair as it has Vitamin E that benefits the skin and hair. It is also rich in antioxidants that are very beneficial for the hair.