Lime, real

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 11.04.2024

Synonym(s)

citrus acida; citrus aurantifolia; Citrus hystrix ssp. Acida; Citrus javanica Flower; citrus latifolia; citrus lima; Citrus limetta var. aromatica; Citrus medica var. acida; Citrus notissima Blanco; Lemonette sour; Limonia aurantifolia; sour lime

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Limes, also known as small limes, are several types of citrus fruit. Limes are green to yellowish, roundish citrus fruits with a diameter of around 3-6 cm. Their edible flesh tastes sour, similar to lemons.

Citrus aurantifolia, is the parent plant of Oleum limettae, the essential lime oil, which is used in food (added to drinks) and cosmetics.

ClassificationThis section has been translated automatically.

Cosmetic are used under the INCI designations:

Citrus aurantifolia extract (INCI), the extract obtained by steam distillation from the whole lime
Citrus aurantifolia juice (INCI), the juice from the pulp
Citrus aurantifolia peel extract (INCI), the extract from the skin of the lime

Authors

Last updated on: 11.04.2024

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles