Tahitian lime (Box of 54 units)

The Tahiti lime, also known as Persian lime, Creole lemon, Persian lemon, Mesin lemon or seedless lemon, is about 6 cm in diameter, often with slightly pointed ends. It is usually sold green, although when fully ripe it is yellow. It is larger, with a thicker skin and less acidic and aromatic than the sour lime (Citrus × aurantifolia), which is the most widely cultivated lime worldwide.

Properties and Benefits of the Tahitian lime

• 80% of its composition is water, so its caloric content is very low.
• High vitamin C content, as it has 33% of the recommended daily intake.
• Powerful antioxidant and combats damage caused by free radicals.
• Helps to strengthen the immune system, being an ally to fight colds and infections.
• Promotes the absorption of iron and contributes to the creation of collagen.
• It contains interesting quantities of vitamin A, which helps in the formation of bones and soft tissues.
• It includes vitamin B9 or folic acid, particularly important for DNA production, red blood cell formation and cell growth.
• It provides generous amounts of calcium, phosphorus and, above all, potassium, which work to ensure optimal nerve transmission, muscle contraction, heart and kidney function and water balance.
• The citric acid in the lime has antiseptic and urine-alkalising properties.
• It has a low glycaemic index, helping to keep glucose levels stable.