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An acid citrus fruit, Citrus aurantifolia , usually grown in tropical or subtropical regions because of its low resistance to cold. This small, lemon-shaped citrus fruit has a thin green skin and a juicy, pale green pulp.
 

The bright green fruit is smaller than the lemon, more globular, more acid, and with a thinner rind. It has the vitamin value and other properties of the citrus fruits. The juice has long been known as a preventive against scurvy and is one of the main sources of citric acid.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Energy 30 kcal   130 kJ

Carbohydrates     11 g

- Sugars  1.7 g

- Dietary Fiber  3 g  

Fat 0.2 g

Protein 0.7 g

Water 88 g

Vitamin C  29 mg 48%

HANDLING

Temperature: 55F, 12.8C

Relative humidity: 85-90%

Typical shelf life: 14 to 28 days