Lime: benefit and harm
Lime is the closest relative of the lemon.They are united by a burning acidity, but the taste and aroma are different.Moreover, among the limes can be identified many subspecies, very original, dissimilar to each other.
This is the oldest citrus.The ancestral home of the fruit is Indonesia, but later the wild forms of this tree advanced along its climatic belt far to the west - to Asia, Spain and Central America.Now there are many varieties and hybrids of cultured lime.
In our stores this citrus fruit always comes in unripe - then it is most fragrant - and in two varieties:
- Thai subspecies resembling a medium-sized round green lemon, very juicy;
- small-fruited Mexican lime.
chemical composition
Nutritional information:
- Caloric content: 30 kcal Protein
- : 0.7 c
- Fats 0.2 g Carbohydrates
- : 7.74 c
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- Dietary fiber: 2.8 g
- Ash: 0.3 c
- Water: 88,26 c
- Mono- and disaccharides: 1.69 c
- saturated fatty acids: 0.022 c
Vitamins:
- Beta-carotene: 0.03 mg
- Vitamin A( RE): 2 μg
- Vitamin B1( thiamine): 0.03 mg
- Vitamin B2( riboflavin) 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B5( pantothenic): 0.217 mg
- Vitamin B6( pyridoxine): 0.043 mg
- Vitamin B9( folic): 8
- mcg Vitamin C: 29,1 mg
- Vitamin E( FE): 0.22 mg
- Vitamin K( phylloquinone): 0.6 ug
- Vitamin PP( niacin equivalent): 0.2 mg Choline
- : 5.1 mg
Macronutrients:
- Calcium 33 mg Magnesium
- 6 mg Sodium
- 2
- mg Potassium 102 mg Phosphorous
- 18 mg
Microelements:
- Iron: 0.6 mg
- Zinc 0.11 mg
- Copper 65 mcg
- Manganese: 0.008 mg
- Selenium 0.4 mcg
The composition of the lime necessary to allocate a great amount of vitamin C, organic acids, Microelements, in the skin - essential oils and pectin.
The use of lime
The record content of vitamin C makes a juicy sour fruit an indispensable assistant in the fight against colds.It helps to strengthen immunity, relieve fever and release the weakened organism from toxins.Flavonoids give it antibacterial properties.It is pleasant to recover with lime - aromatic hot drink with zedra not only brings relief, but also raises the mood.
Important: during pregnancy, the specific aroma of the fetus reduces the manifestations of toxicosis, relieves nausea and regains appetite.
For people with low acidity of gastric juice, the beneficial properties of lime are manifested in the fact that it stimulates the appetite and promotes digestion.Lime strengthens blood vessels, normalizes blood pressure, stabilizes heart function.This is a recognized sedative.And a strong antioxidant, prolonging youth.
Lime damage
First and foremost, the contraindications to lime are evident with increased acidity.However, this is not the only thing that limits the harm of lime: for allergic people, it poses a serious threat.Allergic reactions can be quite stormy, often they are expressed in itching and rash on the skin.It is sad that the reaction can even cause the fragrance of the fetus.
Recommendations
The original application of lime in cooking is the cold fermentation of meat, fish or eggs, immersed in citrus juice for several hours instead of heat treatment.
Similar marinades are also used in cooking - to prepare creams by the type of custard, but without heating.In this case, the juice based on milk and yolks is added with juice of several fruits, put in the refrigerator for the night - the yolks "fold" and the cream acquires a dense jelly-like structure.
In dietetics, its ability to alleviate salt and sugar is highly valued.A rich delicate taste makes a dish with such a seasoning so delicious and spicy that the need for salt and sugar disappears.
Application of lime
Lime is famous for its unique aroma, and if this citrus is indicated in the recipe for the dish, there is no point in replacing it with a lemon.As it is available - it is sold practically in all large supermarkets.
Lime is able to turn any dish into a holiday.Pies and drinks, pickled fish and exotic soups - get ready for a culinary tour with aromatic lime.
When heated, up to 60% of ascorbic acid is lost.In hot dishes, lime juice is usually added at the end of cooking - to give the "finish sour".
