Fruit
Lime
About This Entry
Lime delivers sharp tropical acidity and floral peel oils to ceviche, Thai curries, and cocktails — its bright citrus punch pairs with Torrontés, Mexican lager, and high-acid whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- onion
- pork loin
- ribeye
- salmon fillet
- shiitake
- shrimp
- tomato
At a Glance
Group
Citrus
Classification
Fruits
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Citrus aurantiifolia
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Lime
- Classification
- Fruits
- Group
- Citrus
- Scientific name
- Citrus aurantiifolia
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent