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, Linn, TX 78563
31765 N. HWY 281, Linn, TX 78563
PHONE # - 956-381-9811 or 956-287-2777
FAX # - 956-381-1609 or 956-287-2666
CONTACT - Edward G. Vasquez, President
E-MAIL - evasquez@piagris.com
FOODSOURCE, INC.
P.O. Box 5840, McAllen, TX 78502
721 E. Schunior, Edinburg, TX 78539
PHONE # - 956-292-7900
FAX# - 956-292-7980
CONTACT - Lee Moyer, Vice President, Sales
WEB SITE - www.buyfoodsource.com
E-MAIL - lmoyer@foodsourcetx.com
FONTERA PRODUCE, LTD.
P.O. Box 2019, Edinburg, TX 78540-2019
1321 Frontera Rd., Edinburg, TX 78540-2019
PHONE # - 956-381-5701
FAX # - 956-381-5706
CONTACT - Will Steele, Vice President
WEB SITE - fronteraproduce.com
E-MAIL - will@fronteraproduce.com
I. KUNIK CO., INC.
2000 Industrial Drive, McAllen, TX 78504
PHONE # - 956-686-4324
FAX # - 956-686-2855
CONTACT - Leonard Kroman, Owner
WEB SITE - www.ikunik.com
E-MAIL - buyKunik@ikunik.com
J & D PRODUCE, INC.
P.O. Box 1548, Edinburg, TX 78540
7310 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg, TX 78541
PHONE # - 956-380-0353
FAX # - 956-380-0325
CONTACT - James V. Bassetti, President & Sales
WEB SITE - www.littlebearproduce.com
E-MAIL - lrchandler@littlebearproduce.com
LONDON FRUIT, INC.
9010 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577
PHONE # - 956-781-7799
FAX # - 956-781-2323
CONTACT - Barry London, President
WEB SITE - www.LondonFruit.com
E-MAIL - richard@londonfruit.com
VAL VERDE VEGETABLE CO., INC.
P.O. Box 4448, McAllen, TX 78502
2200 Trophy Dr., McAllen, TX 78504
PHONE # - 956-994-1310
FAX # - 956-994-1312
CONTACT - Frank Schuster, President
WEB SITE - www.valverdevegetable.com
E-MAIL - frank@valverdevegetable.com
