10 pearls.
A fresh citrus burst for desserts and cocktails. Enjoy with seafood, white meats, salads/vegetables and canapés. 10 pearls recommended per serve. Gluten and dairy free.
Native Finger Lime Flavour Pearls.
| Native Finger Lime 50g quantity | Native Finger Lime 50g | $16.50 |
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| Native Finger Lime 110g quantity | Native Finger Lime 110g | $30.00 |
What is inside a finger lime?
Finger limes (Citrus australasica) are a native citrus that produce elongated fruit which look like stubby little fingers. The pulp inside is made up of tiny translucent balls that are simply bursting with zestiness and what people love.
How much does 1 finger lime weigh?
Finger limes (Citrus australasica) are a small, elongated, mini-cigar shaped fruit, around 8cm in length. This variety is indigenous to a particular region of the northeast coast of New South Wales and southeast Queensland. They can weigh as little as five grams each, with small caviar-sized pearls of flesh.
Are finger limes rare?
Finger limes trees are from quite rare, growing up to five metres tall in shady areas, most commonly grown in rainforests in Queensland and New South Wales. Although, you will be able to grow finger lime trees in other parts of Australia. Plant and look after finger lime trees as you would any other citrus fruits.
What are citrus pearls?
Finger limes have tiny, caviar-like pearls inside a lime-like skin, making them an unusual addition to a gin and tonic. They are known as the caviar of citrus fruits because of the way the pearls pop in the mouth with an aromatically smooth lemon and lime taste and herbaceous undertone.
Can you eat the skin of a finger lime?
“I use finger limes as a garnish over the top of cooked squid, and as the main ingredient in a citrus tart with finger limes and green ants. I also cook wild lime marmalade and use the whole fruit, including the skin. “You can really use finger limes in so many different ways.
Can you eat finger lime?
Enjoy them in a savory salad too, or replace citrus juice in a vinaigrette with finger lime pulp for a burst of flavor with every bite. Finger lime pulp can be used in a citrus curd or suspended in a cheesecake. Or, try finger limes in cookies, ice cream, or on top of cream puffs.
Are finger limes expensive?
The finger lime is one of the most expensive fruit varieties available in the US. It is sold by the ounce and Melissa’s sells them in 3 oz. and 1 oz. containers with the smaller package running at $8.
What are finger lime pearls?
A fresh citrus burst for desserts and cocktails. Enjoy with seafood, white meats, salads/vegetables and canapés. 10 pearls recommended per serve.
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| Alcohol Free | Yes |
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| Dairy Free | Yes |
| Flavour | Native Finger Lime |
| Gluten Free | Yes |
Which finger lime is best?
Red Champagne is the most popular variety of finger lime. With a mild and subtle taste, it’s eating quality are quite versatile and it can also be eaten fresh. Cooler climate will bring more color to the fruit.
What is the most expensive lime?
The Finger Lime, AKA Lemon ‘Caviar,’ Is The Most Expensive Lemon In The World. The finger lime can cost around $150 per pound.
What is the rarest citrus?
According to Tsutomu Nomura, representative of the Tanabe branch of the Japan Agricultural Cooperatives, sanbokan remains a very rare citrus.
How much is a pound of finger limes?
The U.S. domestic retail price ranges from $30 per pound for the fruit (0.35 to 0.39 ounces per fruit) to about $50 per pound for the premium fruit (more than 0.5 ounces per fruit).
Are finger limes really limes?
Also known as caviar limes, these unusual fruits resemble stubby fingers, or diminutive green bananas (yes, they are also called banana limes!). Cut open a ripe finger lime and it spills perfectly round juice vesicles that look just like opalescent caviar.
How are Flavour pearls made?
Created using a mixture of science and cooking (molecular gastronomy) we use pectin (from fruit) to create the bubbles that hold the liquid and give the famous ‘pop’ that our Flavour Pearls are known for.
Where do finger limes originate from?
Finger Lime is a native citrus prized for its unique caviar-like pulp and attractive colour, which can vary between yellow, green, pale pink and crimson. Finger Lime trees were traditionally found in the sub-tropical rainforests of Northern NSW and Queensland, part of the Bundjalung language nation.
How long do finger limes last?
Once harvested, finger lime has a 4-5 week shelf-life if stored in a cool room. As with other citrus, care must be taken to prevent chilling injury, so fruit should not be stored below 8°C. Whole finger lime or the pulp can be snap frozen and stored for 6-12 months and thawed without loss of shape or flavour.
What Colour are ripe finger limes?
Generally, fruit has green to yellow skin and pulp but color variations from almost black to yellow to magenta and pink occur. Regardless of the color, all finger limes have pulp that resembles caviar and ripens between May and June.
What does finger lime smell like?
The scent of finger limes has been described as a blend of fresh citrus, grapefruit, lime, and a hint of boiled apple. Although the juice is most definitely sour with a taste of citrus, there is also a hint of bitterness in the taste.
How big does a finger lime grow?
Native finger lime grows into a large shrub or small tree up to 6m tall, but can be kept compact with regular trimming. Its dense canopy is made up of thorny branches and tiny, glossy green leaves.
Why are limes so expensive 2022?
Almost 79% of the limes sold in the United States are imported from Mexico and, as the Mexican Servicio de Información Agroalimentaria y Pesquera in Mexico reported in January 2022, prices had tripled when compared to prices in 2021 from 17 pesos to 56 pesos per kilo. Some of this is due to natural causes.
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