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The role of lime in the history of navigation
In the 17th and 18th centuries, a particular danger for sailors was scurvy, a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C. In the 18th century, British doctor James Lind discovered that limes and other citrus fruits rich in vitamin C helped prevent this terrible disease. Since then, lime has always been carried on British ships and has played a role in Britain's maritime achievements. Moreover, English sailors even began to be called “Limeys”.

Nutritional value of lime
The percentage of daily intake is given in parentheses. Nutritional information is based on 100 grams of lime, based on information from the US Department of Agriculture at nutritiondata.self.com

What is the difference between lemon and lime?

Firstly, Lemons are sour and grow in the subtropics, while limes have a slight bitterness and are born in the tropics. Lemon can be stored for several months, and lime for no more than 2 weeks. The flesh of a lemon is transparent green, while that of a lime is green and richer.

What are the benefits of lime for the body?

Ascorbic acid in its composition strengthens blood vessels, and phosphorus and calcium will help protect teeth from caries. Lime is also used in the treatment of warts, herpes, papillomas, comedones, colds, and vitamin deficiency. Lime juice is added to tea for kidney disease

Broadleaf lime (Citrus latifolia (Tanaka ex Yu.Tanaka) Tanaka), or Persian lime. Its fruits resemble a lemon, they are large (6-8 cm in diameter), with a thin (1.5 mm) smooth peel. The aroma is weaker than that of real lime. Usually seedless, the composition of the fruit is similar to the real lime. Presumably a hybrid species (cultigen) of sour lime and lemon.

Names also used: Key lime, sour lime, Mexican lime - a species of plant of the genus Citrus of the Rutaceae family, originating from India.

The name comes from the Persian. لیمو‎ (limu - “lemon”).

It entered the Mediterranean in the second half of the 1st millennium AD. e.