True Lemon's Best Friend: True Lime
"If life gives you limes, make margaritas" Jimmy Buffet, American singer
A Little Lime Lesson
Limes varieties have been cultivated for centuries, but today most of us come across three different types of limes: 1)Tahitian or Persian limes which are large, juicy and aromatic; 2. The smaller, tarter Mexican, or bartender's lime; and 3: The key lime, a cousin of #2 and the hero of the key lime pie from Florida.
Enhancing the flavor of foods from rice to seafood to barbecue sauces and marinades, limes are also full of Vitamin C. (In fact, limes became famous for helping to stop Scurvy, the plague of many 18th century English sailors. The Scurvy was cured with a ration of one lime a day ... prompting the slang name "Limey".)
Jimmy Buffets's wisdom not withstanding, many of us are fans of lime but often don't have them on hand when we want - to make that margarita, add to our guacamole, or sprinkle on our fish.
Enter True Lime
True Lime is our second most popular product which makes sense since limes are second only to lemons in terms of importance as a flavoring for foods and drinks. (In fact, more and more food and beverage companies are adding lime flavoring to their product lines.)
As soon as our founder, David Schleider had created True Lemon, he focused his attention on creating a perfect True Lime to capture the taste of limes fresh from the grove.
As with True Lemon, the journey starts in the groves where our unique blend of limes are selected for their superior flavor. Cold pressing & crystallizing the limes locks in their flavor at the peak of freshness. We think True Lime tastes better than any lime you can find in the store: fresh, frozen concentrate or juice. (A bold statement but we back it up with our 100% guarantee of satisfaction!)
True Lime's Versatility
Like True Lemon, True Lime is incredibly versatile and a great value because it won't go bad in your produce drawer! You can:
- Add True Lime to your water;
- Use in place of lime (1 packet = 1 large wedge of lime, 2 packets = 1 tablespoon of lime juice)
- Make True Lime-ade by combining 6 packets per quart of water with your favorite sweetener in a glass or pitcher.
- Great for a low calorie Margarita - click here for recipe
- Make food pop! Use True Lime as a salt-substitute to add flavor to food without adding salt.
- Add to iced or hot tea for a different taste.
- Add to sparkling water, your favorite seltzer, or soda* (10 to 20 ounces).
- Replace fresh limes in your favorite drink, beer* or cocktail.
- Use as a rub or seasoning on seafood, meat or chicken.
- Make lime butter by adding to butter or a butter substitute.
- Sprinkle on popcorn or tortilla chips.
- Add True Lime on tuna steaks.
Haven't tried True Lime yet? Take advantage of the printable coupon and buy it from your local retailer or click here to buy True Lime from our online store.
*When adding True Lime to a carbonated beverage, pour into a glass first or add a little at a time into a can or bottle and allow a moment for fizzing to slow down before adding more True Lime.
