Lime

Cold-pressed lime oil is greenish to brownish in colour. It is obtained from two types of fruit, the Persian or Tahitian lime (Citrus latifolia) and the Mexican lime (Citrus aurantifolia). Despite certain differences in composition and sensory profile, the two oils are relatively similar. The skins are a by-product of juice production. The oil yield of lime oil is about 4 kilograms of oil per 1000 kilograms of fruit. Approximately 2.0 million kilograms of lime oil are produced annually worldwide. With a market share of over 50 %, Mexico is by far the most important production location for oil. Lime oil is also cultivated and processed in countries such as Brazil and Peru.