LIMES by LONDON MCPHERSON

What are the health benefits of consuming this food regularly?

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help reduce inflammation and even help prevent certain chronic illnesses

What are the key nutrients found in this food (e.g., vitamins, minerals, fiber)?

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Limes are high in vitamin C

Are there any traditional dishes or cultural practices that prominently feature this whole food?

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A traditional dishes are key lime pies or key lime popsicle

What are some common ways this whole food is prepared and consumed around the world?

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It is a common ingredient in authentic Mexican, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. Lime soup is a traditional dish from the Mexican state of Yucatan. It is also used for its pickling properties in ceviche.

Typically, how long would this product’s shelf life be?

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Whole limes can last for a month in the refrigerator

How are these foods assembled and packaged for the consumer?

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limes are transported in crates, fruit crates and cartons.

How long does it take for this food to grow from seed to harvest?

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trees cultivated from seedlings take 4–8 years before producing a harvest. They attain their maximal yield at about 10 years of age.

What are the ideal growing conditions for this food (e.g., climate, soil, temperature)?

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California: Both coastal and inland regions provide ideal conditions for lime cultivation

1. A. Where is this food grown, and what regions produce it in the largest quantities?

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A. For several decades, since at least the 1950s, Mexico has been the world's largest producer and exporter of limes

B. Are there any local growers/markers (in San Diego) of this food? If no, where is the nearest ‘farm’ producing it?

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B. Windmill Farms Market

What is the production process? Farming techniques, processing (cleaning, cutting, etc), chemicals used, and/or any other interesting facts you learn along the way.

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The production process for limes involves cultivating lime trees in warm climates, harvesting the fruit when ripe, cleaning and sorting, and then potentially further processing depending on the final product, with minimal chemical use primarily focused on pest control