Lime
| Botanical Name | Amount | Price £ |
Citrus aurantifolia | 10ml | 1.80 | |
Country of Origin | 25ml | 3.59 | |
Caribbean | 50ml | 5.23 | |
Colour | 100ml | 8.15 | |
Pale yellow | 250g | 14.87 | |
Odour | 500g | 27.16 | |
Sharp, fresh, terpeney, but poor tenacity | 1kg | 46.83 | |
Source | |||
Fruit rind | |||
General Description | |||
The Lime tree started its origins in India but quickly got established in the tropics and sub-tropics of the world, especially in the Americas. Used by explorers in ships for keeping scurvy at bay, the lime was the most effective treatment. Limes are used in cordials, beverages and liqueurs. There are 2 methods of extracting the essential oil - express from the skin or rind and distilling lime oil is a by-product of the fruit juice industry. Has uses in aromatherapy | |||
All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. We will be happy to quote for larger quantities. Prices are subject to change without notice due to seasonal availability of some of these natural products | |||