Lime juice
Lime Juice
Lime juice (/laɪm dʒuːs/) is the liquid extracted from the lime fruit, which is a citrus fruit. It is used in various culinary applications, as well as in traditional medicine and cosmetics.
Etymology
The term "lime" comes from the Old French "limon", which was generic for all citrus fruits. This is in turn derived from the Arabic "līmūn", which is from the Persian "līmūn". The juice of the lime is referred to as "lime juice".
Culinary Uses
Lime juice is a key ingredient in many dishes due to its acidic nature. It is used in marinades for fish, where its acid neutralizes amines in fish by converting them into nonvolatile ammonium salts, and meat, where it breaks down tough connective tissue. Lime juice is also used in cocktails and other beverages for its refreshing and tangy flavor.
Medicinal Uses
In traditional medicine, lime juice has been used to treat a variety of conditions. It is rich in vitamin C, which is known for its antioxidant properties. Lime juice has also been used to treat scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency.
Related Terms
- Lime: The fruit from which lime juice is extracted.
- Citrus: The genus of flowering plants to which the lime belongs.
- Vitamin C: A vitamin found in high amounts in lime juice.
- Scurvy: A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, which can be treated with lime juice.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lime juice
- Wikipedia's article - Lime juice
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