Key Lime in 500grams is a small, aromatic lime from Vietnam, valued for its sharp sour juice, lime green skin and bright citrus fragrance. It is suitable for customers looking for key lime, small lime, green lemon, lime green citrus, 青柠, fresh lime juice, cooking lime and drink garnish.
These Vietnamese key limes are commonly used for drinks, dipping sauces, marinades, seafood, noodles, salads, soups and desserts. The juice is sour and refreshing, while the peel can add a fragrant lime aroma when zested lightly.
Key lime is sometimes searched together with calamansi, calamansi lime, Lime and calamansi, and green lemon because these small sour citrus fruits are used in similar ways. However, key lime and calamansi are not exactly the same fruit. Key lime is a lime-type citrus, while calamansi is a different small citrus often called calamondin or Philippine lime.
Origin: Vietnam. Pack Format: 500g. Product photos are for reference only.
| Product | Key Lime - 500g |
| Origin | Vietnam |
| Pack Format | 500g pack. Fruit count may vary by size and batch. |
| Also Known As | Key lime, small lime, green lemon, lime green citrus, Vietnamese lime, sour lime, cooking lime |
| Related Search Terms | Lime and calamansi, calamansi lime, calamansi, green lemon, key lime, lime green, 青柠 |
| Chinese Names for Lime | 青柠, 青柠檬, 酸橙, 莱姆 |
| Calamansi in Chinese | Calamansi may be searched as 四季桔, 四季橘, 金桔, 酸桔 or 菲律賓檸檬 depending on region and usage |
| Fruit Type | Small sour citrus fruit |
| Skin Colour | Green to yellow-green, depending on ripeness and batch |
| Flesh | Juicy pale green to yellow-green citrus pulp |
| Taste | Very sour, tart, aromatic and refreshing |
| Best For | Fresh lime juice, drinks, sauces, marinades, seafood, noodles, salads, Thai dishes, Vietnamese dishes and desserts |
| Storage | Keep at room temperature for short-term use or refrigerate dry for longer freshness. Wash before cutting, squeezing or zesting. |
Key lime has a sharp sour fruit taste with a bright citrus aroma. Compared with larger Persian limes, key lime is usually smaller, more aromatic and more intense in flavour. The juice is highly acidic and works well when you need a clean sour lift in food or drinks.
The peel is thin and fragrant, while the flesh is juicy and sour. Some fruits may contain seeds depending on the batch. Key lime is rarely eaten alone like a sweet fruit; it is usually squeezed, sliced, zested or used as a seasoning citrus.
Key lime is a small sour citrus fruit with a thin peel, strong aroma and sharp lime flavour. It is commonly used for fresh lime juice, cocktails, sauces, marinades, desserts and savoury cooking.
In Singapore, some customers may call small green limes “green lemon” or 青柠. This page uses Key Lime as the main product name because the fruit is sold as a lime-type citrus from Vietnam.
Key lime is useful when you want a stronger sour citrus flavour than regular lemon. It gives a clean, bright and slightly floral acidity that works especially well with seafood, chicken, chilli, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, honey and mint.
Lime and calamansi are often used in similar ways, especially for drinks, dipping sauces, noodles, seafood and Southeast Asian cooking. Both are small sour citrus fruits, but they are not exactly the same.
Key lime is a lime-type fruit with a sharper, cleaner sour taste. Calamansi is a different small citrus often known as calamondin or Philippine lime, with a more orange-like aroma and a sweet-tart mandarin-lime character when ripe.
If a recipe asks for calamansi and you only have key lime, you can sometimes use key lime as a substitute for sourness. The flavour will be sharper and less orange-like than calamansi.
| Comparison | Key Lime | Calamansi |
| Fruit Type | Small lime-type citrus | Small citrus hybrid also known as calamondin or Philippine lime |
| Common Colour | Green to yellow-green | Green when young, often orange-yellow when riper |
| Taste | Sharp, sour, aromatic and lime-like | Sour, fragrant, sometimes with mandarin-orange notes |
| Best For | Lime juice, cocktails, marinades, sauces, seafood and desserts | Calamansi juice, dipping sauces, Filipino dishes, drinks and marinades |
| Can Substitute? | Can replace calamansi for sourness, but flavour will be different | Can replace lime in some recipes, but gives a fruitier orange-like aroma |
| Chinese Search Names | 青柠, 青柠檬, 酸橙, 莱姆 | 四季桔, 四季橘, 金桔, 酸桔, 菲律賓檸檬 |
Key lime is useful as a small lime for everyday kitchen use. It can be squeezed over noodles, grilled seafood, soups, salads, rice dishes, fruit, tacos, marinades and dipping sauces.
The juice is strong, so a little goes a long way. Start with a small amount, taste, then add more if you need extra sourness.
Fresh key lime juice has a sharp, sour and aromatic taste. It works well in both sweet and savoury recipes, especially when you need acidity to balance salt, sugar, chilli or richness.
| Use | How Key Lime Helps |
| Drinks | Adds sour citrus flavour to water, soda, cocktails, mocktails and limeade |
| Dipping Sauces | Balances chilli, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce and sugar |
| Seafood | Brightens fish, prawns, squid, scallops and crab |
| Marinades | Adds acidity and citrus aroma to chicken, beef and seafood |
| Desserts | Useful for key lime pie, lime tart, lime curd and cakes |
| Salads | Gives a fresh sour lift to fruit, vegetable and noodle salads |
Some customers searching for lime leaf may land on lime fruit pages. This product is fresh key lime fruit, not lime leaves.
For Thai curries and Southeast Asian dishes, lime leaf usually refers to makrut lime leaf, which is a different aromatic leaf ingredient. Key lime fruit is best used for juice, slices and zest, while lime leaves are used mainly for fragrance in curries, soups and sauces.
Wash the limes under clean running water before cutting, squeezing or zesting. Roll the lime gently on the table before cutting to help release more juice.
Key lime can be enjoyed as part of everyday cooking and drinks. Like other limes, it naturally contains water, carbohydrates, dietary fibre and vitamin C. It is mainly used for sourness and aroma rather than eaten in large amounts.
Nutrition values vary by variety, size, juice yield, ripeness and batch. Lime is fresh fruit and is not a medical treatment.
| Reference Serving | 100g raw lime, general guide |
| Calories | About 30 kcal per 100g |
| Carbohydrates | About 10g to 11g per 100g |
| Dietary Fibre | About 2g to 3g per 100g |
| Protein | About 0.7g per 100g |
| Total Fat | About 0.2g per 100g |
| Vitamin C | Naturally contains vitamin C |
| Citric Acid | Naturally sour because lime contains citric acid |
Customers tracking calories, sugar or carbohydrates closely should weigh the edible portion or measure the juice used because lime size and juice yield vary by batch.
Keep whole, unwashed key limes at room temperature if you plan to use them soon. For longer freshness, refrigerate the limes dry in a produce drawer, breathable bag or container.
Wash only before cutting, squeezing or zesting. Cut limes should be covered and refrigerated. Fresh lime juice can also be stored covered in the refrigerator for short-term use or frozen in ice cube trays for longer storage.
SKC Fruits offers fresh produce for customers in Singapore who want convenient online ordering and delivery. Key Lime from Vietnam is suitable for shoppers looking for key lime, small lime, green lemon, 青柠, fresh lime juice, lime green fruit and sour citrus for cooking or drinks.
Origin: Vietnam. This product is sold as Key Lime - 500g. Fruit count, size, colour, juiciness, seed level and packaging may vary by batch.
No. Key lime and calamansi are different citrus fruits. Key lime has a sharper lime-like sourness, while calamansi is a different small citrus often called calamondin or Philippine lime, with a more orange-like aroma when ripe.
You can use key lime instead of calamansi when you mainly need sourness, such as for sauces, drinks or marinades. The taste will be different because key lime is sharper and less orange-like than calamansi.
Lime and calamansi are often used in similar ways for drinks, noodles, seafood, dipping sauces and Southeast Asian cooking. They are related small sour citrus fruits, but they are not exactly the same.
Calamansi in Chinese may be searched as 四季桔, 四季橘, 金桔, 酸桔 or 菲律賓檸檬 depending on region and usage. These names can vary, so customers should confirm the correct fruit before ordering.
Lime is commonly searched in Chinese as 青柠, 青柠檬, 酸橙 or 莱姆. In Singapore, some customers may also call lime “green lemon.”
Green lemon is a common shopper term for lime. This product is key lime from Vietnam, a small sour lime-type citrus, not yellow lemon.
Yes. Key lime is a sour fruit with sharp, aromatic lime juice. It is usually squeezed or used for cooking and drinks rather than eaten alone.
Yes. Key lime is a small lime-type citrus. Fruit size and count vary by batch because this is fresh produce.
No. This product is fresh key lime fruit. Lime leaf usually refers to makrut lime leaf, a different aromatic leaf ingredient used in Thai and Southeast Asian cooking.
Wash the lime, cut it in half and squeeze the juice into drinks, sauces, marinades, seafood, noodles, salads or desserts. You can also zest the green outer peel lightly for aroma.
Yes. Wash key limes under clean running water before cutting, squeezing or zesting. Do not use soap or detergent.
Keep whole limes at room temperature for short-term use, or refrigerate them dry for longer freshness. Keep cut limes covered and refrigerated.
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