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Kaffir Lime

Also known as: makrut lime

FruitsCitrus

A citrus fruit distinguished by its double-lobed leaves and bumpy rind, both intensely aromatic.

Kaffir Lime (Citrus hystrix) — Citrus hystrixFrancisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.)

Quick facts

Botanical name

Citrus hystrix

Classification

Fruits

Origin

Southeast Asia

Flavor profile

Intensely floral-citrus, more aromatic and complex than regular lime, with herbal undertones

Also known as

makrut lime

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