Lime

Annual Production: 300,000 tns.

Main Production Areas: Provinces of Hormozgan, Fars, Khouzestan, Sistan & Baluchesun, Boushehr and Jiroft.

Main Varieties: Ureca Lemon, Lisbon lemon, Mexican / Persian Lime.

Annual Exports: 640 ms.

Nutritional Values: Rich in vitamins C and A, riboflavin, niacin. ascorbic acid and minerals like calcium, iron, sodium, potassium, phosphorus. Protein and fibers.

Forms of Consumption: Fresh dried and juice.

Industrial & Medicinal Uses: Extraction of essence from fruit skin.

 

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