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[[Image:Limes.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Limes]]
[[Image:Limes.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Limes]]
[[Image:Kaffir limes.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Kaffir limes and their "double" leaves]]
[[Image:Kaffir limes.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Kaffir limes and their "double" leaves]]
In cooking, [[lime]] is valued both for the acidity of its juice and the floral aroma of its zest. It is used in [[Key lime pie]], a traditional Florida dessert, and is a very common ingredient in authentic [[Mexican, Southwestern American]] and Thai dishes. It is also used for its [[pickling]] properties in [[ceviche]].  The use of dried limes as a flavouring is typical of Persian cuisine.
In cooking, [[lime]] is valued both for the acidity of its juice and the floral aroma of its zest. It is used in [[Key lime pie]], a traditional Florida dessert, and is a very common ingredient in authentic [[Mexican, Southwestern American]] and Thai dishes. It is also used for its [[pickling]] properties in [[ceviche]].  The use of dried limes as a flavouring is typical of Persian cuisine.
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===Kaffir lime===
===Kaffir lime===
The ''kaffir lime''', also known as '''kieffer lime''' and '''limau purut''' is a type of lime native to Indonesia and Malaysia, commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine, and widely grown worldwide as a backyard shrub.
The ''kaffir lime''', also known as '''kieffer lime''' and '''limau purut''' is a type of lime native to Indonesia and Malaysia, commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine, and widely grown worldwide as a backyard shrub.
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Other citrus fruits could be used in place of limes; [[lemon]]s, [[grapefruit]] and [[oranges]]. In some instances, a [[white wine vinegar]] could be used instead. A bottle of [[lemon juice]] in the [[fridge]] is a good standby.
Other citrus fruits could be used in place of limes; [[lemon]]s, [[grapefruit]] and [[oranges]]. In some instances, a [[white wine vinegar]] could be used instead. A bottle of [[lemon juice]] in the [[fridge]] is a good standby.
===Removing the wax coating from limes===
===Removing the wax coating from limes===
Non-organic [[citrus fruit]] is coated with a thin layer of wax (either petroleum-based or natural), which prevents water loss and therefore extends the shelf life.  Wax is also used for aesthetic reasons.  Apparently, as consumers, we demand shiny fruit. Organic fruit is not waxed as that would not be permitted under organic standards.
non organic [[citrus fruit]] is coated with a thin layer of wax (either petroleum-based or natural), which prevents water loss and therefore extends the shelf life.  Wax is also used for aesthetic reasons.  Apparently, as consumers, we demand shiny fruit. Organic fruit is not waxed as that would not be permitted under organic standards.


Here are a couple of methods that you can use to remove wax from limes:
Here are a couple of methods that you can use to remove wax from limes:
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We also have a [[generic conversion table]] and a [[portions per person lookup]].
We also have a [[generic conversion table]] and a [[portions per person lookup]].
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