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Botanical Name: Citrus aurantiifolia
Plant Part Used: Fruits
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Also known as Nimbu in India belongs to the family Rutaceae. It is native to Indonesia, and Asia. Limonexic acid, isolimonexic acid, and limonin are the bioactive components found in lemon fruit. The fruit is also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals. Intake of this fruit provides potent antioxidants like Vitamin C to the body that combat oxidative stress.
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Serving Size: 100 g
| Amount/serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0.00% | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0.00% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | % | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0.00% | |
| Sodium 2mg | 0.08% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 11g | 3.67% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0.00% | |
| Total Sugars 1.7g | % | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0.00% | |
| Protein 0.7g | 0.00% | |
| Vitamin D 0.00mcg | 0.00% | |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium 33mg | 2.54% | |
| Iron 0.97mg | 0.00% | |
| Potassium 102mg | 2.17% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | White | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | 95% Passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Total ash | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
| Pesticide residue | Meet USP<561> | Meet USP<561> |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 0.1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 100,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Negative | USP<62> |
| Salmonella | Negative | USP<62> |
Lime, Adam's apple,
SynonymsMausami, Baladi, Bara nimbu, Bijapura, Agua de limón, Lima
Biological SourceCitrus aurantiifolia
Rutaceae
Parts UsedFruit, peel
Major componentsThe fruit of lime contains essential oil (7%), whose main components are citral, limonene, β-pinene, and fenchone (up to 15%). Lime oil has also been documented to contain oxypeucedanin, a phototoxic compound [1].
Other constituentsThe aromatic compounds are terpineol, bisabolene and other terpenoids [1].
Health categoriesAntioxidant, antimicrobial.
DescriptionIt is a small, branched, evergreen tree, about 5 m tall with twigs armed with short, stiff, sharp spines [2].
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