Did you know that ...
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Limes come from the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, but today they are grown in many warm regions around the world.
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Although we mostly know it as a green fruit, a lime can turn yellowish when it fully ripens on the tree.
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A lime is usually smaller than a lemon, but it has a very distinctive, aromatic flavor.
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Its juice is an essential ingredient in many world-famous cocktails, such as mojitos and margaritas.
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Limes contain vitamin C, and their peel contains fragrant essential oils.
