Difference In Limes And Key Limes?

Baking By AmyCakes2 Updated 10 Jul 2007 , 1:37pm by CoreyV

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AmyCakes2 Posted 7 Jul 2007 , 1:00am
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Is there a difference in regular limes and key limes? And their juice?
Thanks for any help!

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ShirleyW Posted 7 Jul 2007 , 1:07am
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Key Limes are quite small, probably half the size of regular limes. I think they are more tart as well, but it may just be my tastebuds. If you are looking for just Key lime juice, Trader Joe's carries it.

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Tiffysma Posted 7 Jul 2007 , 1:11am
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yes, a big difference. The key lime juice tastes much different, more acidic. Fresh key limes are wonderful for flavoring, but Nellie and Joe's Key Lime Juice in a bottle is the next best thing.

Here's a link to Key Lime Info.

http://www.keylimeshop.com/html/about_key_limes.html

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AmyCakes2 Posted 7 Jul 2007 , 2:17am
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Anybody know where in the Pittsburgh PA area to get them??
Thanks!

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jen1977 Posted 10 Jul 2007 , 1:29pm
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Originally Posted by Tiffysma

yes, a big difference. The key lime juice tastes much different, more acidic. Fresh key limes are wonderful for flavoring, but Nellie and Joe's Key Lime Juice in a bottle is the next best thing.

Here's a link to Key Lime Info.

http://www.keylimeshop.com/html/about_key_limes.html




I just bought two bottles of this in Florida, but haven't tried it yet. I'm looking for a good recipe t otry with it! I can' find bottled key lime juice anywhere here in Ohio. Trader Joe's stopped carrying it!

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vickymacd Posted 10 Jul 2007 , 1:36pm
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I'm in Michigan and I buy the bottled key lime juice from the local grocery stores. And fresh key limes are in the produce by the limes but usually in a bag.

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CoreyV Posted 10 Jul 2007 , 1:37pm
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Key limes are smaller and they pack a stronger tart flavor than regular limes, also the flesh is whiter in color. If you are dealing in juice I am guessing the same would carry over. Key limes are very tasty but you may have to adjust other ingredients if it is too tart for your taste

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