FINGER LIME (Microcitrus australasica) A delicate rainforest - TopicsExpress



          

FINGER LIME (Microcitrus australasica) A delicate rainforest tree that naturally occurs as an understorey tree in SE Queensland and Northern NSW Australia. Finger Lime trees are erect trees growing up to 10 metres. The fruits can be green and cylindrical in shape, up to 100mm long and only about 20-30mm in diameter. They do have prominent thorns and do contain some seeds.They have a thin skin that ranges in colour from green, yellow, red, purple to even a black. The oil cells on the rind are small giving the fruit a great glossy appearance. The fruit contains an acid juice similar to that of a lime and has been rated by famous chefs as superior to other limes.Juice vesicles are compressed and burst out (staying in one piece) when the skin of the fruit is cut, enabling them to be used in creative ways. Used in chutneys, jams, marmalades, savoury sauces and refreshing drinks (Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery).
Posted on: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 07:11:39 +0000

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