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Lime Color 535 - #BFFF00

Lime (from Arabic and French lim) is a term referring to a citrus fruit which is typically round, green in color, and containing sour and acidic pulp. Limes are a good source of vitamin C, and are often used to accent the flavors of foods and beverages. They are grown all year round and are usually smaller and less sour than lemons.

To prevent scurvy during the 19th century, British sailors were issued a daily allowance of citrus, such as lemon, and later switched to lime, which was not as effective at preventing scurvy but was easier to obtain on Britain's Caribbean colonies. The British sailor thus acquired the nickname of being a "Limey" because of their usage of limes.

Lime extracts and lime essential oils are frequently used in perfumes, cleaning products, and aromatherapy. Lime juice is used to make limeade, and as an ingredient (typically as sour mix) in many cocktails.