Lime, Palestine Sweet

The PALESTINE sweet limes have a unique flavor because they have less acid than ordinary limes. From the genus Citrus aurantifola, This sweet lime is remarkably affected by climatic influences. Desert-grown fruit differs so greatly in size, color, form, and rind texture from that produced in the cool, equable coastal region that the inexperienced observer would consider them to be different fruits. Sweet limes can be easily mistaken for lemons because of their yellow color. Yellow sweet limes are ripe for picking, while green ones haven't reached their full sweetness yet. The tree is medium-large with an irregular spreading form. The flowers are pure white, and the new growth is bright green. The fruits are small, round to slightly oblong, and have a thin, smooth, rind with prominent oil glands. At maturity, the rind is pale green to orange yellow. The internal flesh is pale yellow, tender, and juicy, with some seeds. The flavor is insipid due to the lack of acidity in the fruit but is appealing to some. Palestinian sweet lime is also used as a citrus rootstock. Sweet limes have a unique flavor because they have less acid than ordinary limes. Because it's high in vitamin C and dietary fiber, sweet lime juice is used in India to soothe throat infections, nausea, and fevers. Because the lime lacks acidity, the juice cannot be used as a preservative in the same way as other lemon and lime juices.