Fruit
Stem
The stem end of a lime is the small woody attachment and surrounding calyx scar where the fruit joined the tree. It is not a culinary ingredient—only a ripeness and handling cue. Firm, fresh stem scars without mould suggest recent harvest; sunken, mouldy navel areas mean discard or heavy trim. When juicing, trim nothing special at the stem unless peel is damaged. Compost stems and discarded peel together. No stock or aromatic use is standard for lime stem tissue.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 0.31 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 4.99 mg
- Salt 0.01 g
- Total Carbohydrate 13.7 g
- Dietary Fibre 1.92 g
- Total Sugars 10.3 g
- Complex / starch 1.04 g
- Protein 0.82 g
- Water 84.9 g
- Energy 55 kcal
- Water 84.9 g
- Carbohydrates 13.7 g
- Protein 0.82 g
- Fat 0.31 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Omega-3 0.01 g
- Vitamins 39.1 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.03 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.04 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.42 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.21 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 15.1 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.3 mg
- Vitamin K 4.9 µg
- Minerals 240 mg
- Major Minerals 239 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.01 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.03 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.04 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.42 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.21 · vitamin-b6: 0.08 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 15.1 · vitamin-e: 0.3 · vitamin-k: 4.9 ·
Minerals
Stem of Lime: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Stems were used whole, chopped, or as aromatic bases in stocks and stir-fries.