limequat
Lime-kumquat offspring
A limequat is a small citrus fruit that is a hybrid of a lime and a kumquat.
Like kumquats, limequats have thin, edible skin and can be eaten whole, but they carry the tart, acidic flavor characteristic of limes.
The fruit is typically round to oval, about the size of a large olive, and ranges from greenish-yellow to bright yellow when ripe.
Limequats are used in cooking, drinks, and marmalades where a concentrated lime flavor is desired.
Sharp and lively-tasting
sharp · piquant · biting · bracing · refreshing · bitter · puckering · bright
Joining tissues to grow together
- cultivarBred plant variety
- crossbreedMixed-lineage organism
- LakelandPlace named for waters
- rootstockBase for grafted plants
budding · propagation · horticulture · breeding · varietal
Thick-rinded sour fruit
- bergamotFragrant citrus for tea
- pomeloLarge, thick-skinned citrus
- yuzuFragrant citrus for cooking
- citrusyTart like lemons
zest · rind · peel · segments · pith · limonene · grove · orchard
Citrus preserve with peel
- preserveProtect from loss
- curdCoagulated milk solids
- garnishDecorative food topping
- zestKeen enjoyment or peel
cocktail · infusion · candied · pickle · chutney · glaze · dressing · ceviche
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
tangy
Sharp and lively-tasting
acidic · sharp · piquant · biting · bracing · refreshing · bitter · puckering · bright · zippy
grafting
Joining tissues to grow together
- cultivarBred plant variety
- crossbreedMixed-lineage organism
- LakelandPlace named for waters
rootstock · budding · propagation · horticulture · breeding · varietal
citron
Thick-rinded sour fruit
citrusy · zest · rind · peel · segments · pith · limonene · grove · orchard · Meyer lemon
marmalade
Citrus preserve with peel
zest · cocktail · infusion · candied · pickle · chutney · glaze · dressing · ceviche · relish
vitamin C
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
fiber · low-calorie · immune boost · fresh · wholesome