Fruit
Rangpur
B tier
Rangpur is a mandarin–lime hybrid (loose common name) with orange rind, acidic juicy flesh, and lime-like sourness used as a lime substitute and specialty citrus. Flavour is distinct—not pure lime, not pure mandarin. Popular in some preserves and garden plantings. Juice where lime acid with orange hue intrigues; make marmalade-style preserves. Not a stealth swap in Key lime pie if authenticity matters. Fun specialty acid citrus.
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History
Rangpur-type acid mandarin hybrids circulated in South Asia and later global gardens.
US citrus hobbyists grew Rangpur as a lime alternative rootstock and fruit.
Specialty markets occasionally offered Rangpur for chefs seeking unusual acid citrus.