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Size: |
Choose 1 - 10 lbs |
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Season: |
Mid-August - November |
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Features: |
Fresh
Skin and interior color range from dark green to reddish
Ozone Treated |
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Origin: |
California |
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Shipping Limitations: |
Finger lime orders usually require an extra business day’s notice before shipping. | | Australian finger limes (aka caviar limes, citrus australasica) are an unusual and rarely cultivated citrus fruit featuring a tart, slightly-herbal lemon-lime flavor.
As tasty as finger lime is, what really makes this small fruit stand
out is its unusual appearance. The interior of each long finger-shaped
lime is packed full of loose juice-filled orbs (vesicles) that spill out
when the thin skin is cut. They’re frequently described as “citrus
caviar” and indeed, their jewel-like shine and popping sensation when
consumed evoke fine caviar.
Though these strange fruits look like something that must have been
bio-engineered, they evolved naturally in the wild Australian rain
forest.
Their outer skin can be anywhere from dark green to purplish or
brownish red. Most of these finger limes are a very pale green on the
inside, though some are a very light pink and there is a very rare
chance of a darker red tint. You can’t really tell from the outside
what color they will be on the inside. |
Storage: We recommend storing finger limes in the
refrigerator in their clamshell. You may see their outer rind discolor
after a week or so, but the vesicles (orbs) will remain safe to eat.
For long term storage, finger limes can be frozen. Their outer skins
will become more pitted and they may weep a small quantity of juice
while thawing. The vesicles inside should thaw to a texture fairly
similar to fresh (they will be slightly softer) with their flavor
intact.
Shelf Life: Varies with storage, but the interior flesh will stay fresh for 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.
Finger limes are rather tart (similar to conventional limes) to
consume on their own, but the vesicles can be used as a stunning garnish
for all sorts of salads, desserts, sushi, sashimi, fish, shellfish,
cocktails and other dishes.
For an exciting party trick, pour sparkling wine into a champagne
flute and add some finger lime. The tiny orbs will periodically ride
the rising bubbles up the flute (video of finger limes riding sparkling wine bubbles).
Their zest is incredibly fragrant and can also be used as an ingredient.
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