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Order your Tropical Lime Fruit Box today! While Persian limes can grow as large as 10 inches in diameter, our Tropical Lime Fruit Box in Canada typically contains limes that are 2 to 5 inches in diameter. The limes’ mature skin transitions from green to yellow and may feature brown blotches or patches on its otherwise smooth surface.

The yellow-green, juicy flesh beneath the thin skin is divided into 10–12 segments by papery white membranes and packed with tiny, rectangular, cream-colored seeds. These limes have a sweet but notably sour and acidic flavor, complemented by a pleasant floral aroma when cut.

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Florida key limes are in season from summer into early autumn. Known scientifically as Citrus aurantiifolia, Florida key limes grow on thorny evergreen trees or shrubs of the citrus family, Rutaceae. Alkaline soil, a tropical coastal climate, and frequent rains in the Florida Keys previously created a fertile environment for the rich, delicious, and fragrant Florida key limes. Although the key lime growing region was almost entirely wiped out by a hurricane in 1926, the fruit remains a beloved staple in culinary uses.

Health Benefits of Florida Limes

Florida key limes are rich in potassium, vitamin C, and folate, contributing to increased immunity, stable fluid levels, and the ability to repair damaged DNA in cells. The limes also contain minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc, and are believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and antibacterial properties.

How to Enjoy Florida Limes

Florida key limes add acidic and fragrant depth to both raw and cooked dishes. They are frequently used in lime juice or zest for Asian noodle dishes and stir-fries, marinades for fish, crustaceans, and shellfish, salad dressings and vinaigrettes, beurre blanc or butter sauces, and drizzled over vegetables and cooked meats.

Florida key lime juice enhances fruit cocktails, syrups, and alcoholic beverages like rum. These limes pair well with flavors such as white chocolate, coconut, cherries, raspberries, lemons, ginger, and more. For optimal flavor, use the limes as soon as possible; however, they will keep for up to two weeks in a plastic bag in the fridge.

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Florida key limes are integral to “Floribbean” cuisine, a fusion style that blends American, Caribbean, Latin, African, and Asian influences. The Mango Gang, a group of chefs in southern Florida, helped popularize this cuisine in the 1980s and 1990s and brought attention to the distinct flavor of genuine Florida key limes compared to imported ones and bottled key lime flavorings. Order your Tropical Lime Fruit Box now!

History of Florida Key Lime

Today’s Florida key limes descend from limes brought to the New World by Spanish and Portuguese explorers in the 16th century. Introduced to the Keys and southern Florida in 1839, the trees quickly became a cash crop due to the widespread demand for their unique flavor. Less than 10% of key limes sold in the United States today come from authentic Florida Keys sources, such as backyard gardens in the Keys or farms in Dade County, Florida. Most key limes available are imported from Mexico or Central America.