Finger Limes
Inventory, 8 oz : 0
This item was last sold on : 10/12/24
Description/Taste
Finger limes are known as the caviar of citrus, these tiny digit shaped limes are practically in a category all their own. Their aromatic skin appears in a triad of colors and the flesh holds caviar-shaped vesicles that pop crisply in your mouth with an assertively tart punch. The flavor is a lemon lime combination with herbaceous undertones. Fruit pulp color intensifies during the last phase of fruit maturity. Do not let the aged skin tone deter you. If you wish to get the strongest color possible from your fruit, harvest fully matured fruit.
Seasons/Availability
Finger limes are available fall through winter.
Current Facts
There are several different finger lime varieties, all of which maintain the same shape and constitution: The Alstonville variety is green and seedless. Judy's Everbearing is a light green to pink skinned fruit with pale rose pulp. Pink Ice is similar to Judy's Everbearing, its skin ruby tinged brown with rose colored pulp. The Purple Viola and Jali red share the same ruby coloring pulp while their skin deepens with age.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
DS Catering Kitchen | Chula Vista CA | 619-703-9321 |
Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |