Kagzi lime:
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B.N.Citrus aurantifolia swingle, Family: Rutaceae, Origin: Probabry India.

Introduction:
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Spur lime (Kagzi lime, Acid lime, Mexican lime) in Hindi is known as "Neebu". It is a profusely branched thorny shrub or small tree. The leaves are small with narrowly winged petioles. The flowers are small, pure white and are borne in clusters. The fruits are more or less round or oval, smooth having thin rind (papery) attached lightly. The immature fruits are dark green in colour which changes to light yellow when ripe. The colour of the pulp is light greenish-yellow; taste is acid, aromatic; cells fine and shiny. The number of segments is 9-11. The number of seeds per fruit is 9-10.")

Sour lime is found in most parts of the tropics. In India, it is cultivated in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Kamataka, Gujarat. In Gujarat, Kheda, Bhavnagar, Mesana etc. In Gujarat-7700 ha, 12300 M/t. It is cultivated in the plains and up to 1200 m elevation . The small fruited lime is the variety grown all over India. A large number of types differing in size, shape and colour of the fruited are cultivated. India –2.3 lakh ha. 17.59 lakh tonns.

Uses
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1. Lime is a good source of vitamin-C. and is extensively used for culinary purposes.
2. It is used for flavouring jams, jellies, marmalades and alcoholic drinks.
3. It is used as a garnish for fish and meat.
4. It is also used for preparing beverages such as limeade and lime rickey.
5. Important products made from lime are: lime juice, lime cordial, lime oil and calcium
citrate, dried or dehydrated lime peel, lime powder and pickle.
6. Dried lime feed powder and lime sediment obtained when lime juice is clarified, are
utilized for cleaning metal ware.
7. Lime is also used as citric acid, cosmetics