1 medium lime = 2 tablespoons juice
1 medium lime = 2 teaspoons grated peel
Receiving and Inspecting
Limes should be heavy for their size and firm with smooth, shiny skins. Persian/Tahiti limes are bright green in color; Key/Mexican limes are more yellow-green. Avoid limes that are light in weight, shriveled, spongy, or significantly discolored.
Storing and Handling
Temperature/humidity recommendations for short-term
storage of seven days or less:
45-50 degrees F/7-10 degrees C
85-95% relative humidity
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Handling Tips
Handle limes with care to avoid bruising and internal decay.
Troubleshooting
Pitting or discoloration of skin:
This is an indication of chill injury. To prevent chill injury, do not store limes below 45 degrees F/7 degrees C.
Skin deterioration; decay:
Limes are sensitive to ethylene; exposure to the gas may cause skin deterioration and increase the fruit’s susceptibility to decay. To prevent damage from ethylene, keep limes away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Shriveling; loss of juice:
Low humidity may cause limes to lose moisture. For best quality, maintain humidity level of 85-95%.
Pebbly brown or black skin:
This is an indication of bruising or decay caused by rough handling. Always handle limes with care; do not drop shipping containers on the floor.
Variety/Type Descriptions
Key/Mexican – Thin-skinned fruit with yellow-green color and sweet-tart flavor.
Persian/Tahiti – Thin, smooth, and shiny skin; brilliant green color and sweet-tart flavor.
Common Packaging
10-lb. cartons
40-lb. cartons
Grades
U.S. No. 1
U.S. Combination
U.S. No. 2
NOTE: Not all limes are graded.
Ungraded limes are called “unclassified.”
Differences between grades are based primarily on external appearance.
Storing Tips
Store limes in a well-ventilated area and away from direct sunlight. Keep cartons off the floor to prevent boxes from becoming damp.
Sizes
28-, 36-, 42-, 48-, 54-, 63-, and 72-count
Shippers
FARMER'S MARKETING SERVICE, INC. P. O. Box 173
31765 N. Hwy 281, Linn, TX 78563 PHONE # - 956-381-9811 FAX # - 956-381-1609 CONTACT - Mr. Edward G. Vasquez WEB SITE - http://www.farmersmarketingservice.com/ EMAIL - edward@farmersmarketingservice.com
FOODSOURCE, INC. P. O. Box 5840
901 W. Owassa Rd., Edinburg (78540), McAllen, TX 78502 PHONE # - 956-782-2255 FAX # - 956-782-2297 CONTACT - Mr. Lee Moyer EMAIL - lmoyer@foodsourcetx.com
FRONTERA PRODUCE, LTD. P. O. Box 2019
1321 Frontera Road, Edinburg TX (78541), Edinburg, TX 78540-2019 PHONE # - 956-381-5701 FAX # - 956-381-5706 CONTACT - Mr. Will Steele WEB SITE - http://www.fronteraproduce.com/ EMAIL - fpltd.mail@fronteraproduce.com
I. KUNIK COMPANY, INC. 2000 Industrial Drive, McAllen, TX 78504 PHONE # - 956-686-4324 FAX # - 956-686-2855 CONTACT - Mr. Lawrence Kroman WEB SITE - http://www.ikunik.com/ EMAIL - info@ikunik.com
LONDON FRUIT, INC. 9010 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577-9769 PHONE # - 956-781-7799 FAX # - 956-781-2323 CONTACT - Mr. Barry London WEB SITE - http://www.londonfruit.com/ EMAIL - jerry@londonfruit.com
LOOP FRESH PRODUCE 4000 W. Military Hwy., McAllen, TX 78503 PHONE # - 956-687-9501 FAX # - 956-776-0293 CONTACT - Mr. John McGuire EMAIL - info@loopcoldstorage.com
PARAMOUNT CITRUS 1200 Hi Line Road, Pharr, TX 78577 PHONE # - 956.784.3000 CONTACT - Kevin Gallagher WEB SITE - http://www.paramountcitrus.com/ EMAIL - kgallagher@paramountcitrus.com
SAN ANTONIO COMMISSION OF TEXAS, INC. P. O. Box 2424, McAllen, TX 78502 PHONE # - 956-687-9181 FAX # - 956-682-1012 CONTACT - Mr. Hal Hoffman WEB SITE - http://www.sanantoniocommissiontx.com/ EMAIL - sactx@aol.com
VAL VERDE VEGETABLE CO., INC. P. O. Box 4448
2200 Trophy Dr. (78504), McAllen, TX 78502 PHONE # - 956-994-1310 FAX # - 956-994-1312 CONTACT - Mr. Frank Schuster WEB SITE - http://www.valverdevegetable.com/ EMAIL - frank@valverdevegetable.com
