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Black lime

Latin Citrus latifolia · EN Black lime · loomi · limoo amani · noomi basra · dried lime · SK Čierne limetka

Edible parts

Spice as sold

Nutrition per 100 g

Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV (UK)
Energy920 kJ / 220 kcal11%
Protein2 g4%
Carbohydrate55 g21%
Fibre18 g
Natural sugars8 g
Fat0.8 g1%
Vitamin C25 mg31%
Calcium90 mg11%
Iron2.5 mg18%
Magnesium25 mg7%
Potassium400 mg20%
Zinc0.3 mg3%
Sodium15 mg

Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice

Prep notes

Boiled, dried whole lime. Gulf stews and Iranian ghormeh. Pierce and drop in. Sour-smoky, not fresh-lime bright. The fresh lime is a separate fruit.

Season

Year-round grocery when this catalogue row is listed as common / pantry.

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Black lime (Citrus latifolia; SK Čierne limetka) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under spice. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Spice as sold.

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