Limón de Pica is an unusually acidic
lime from the oasis town of
Pica in
Atacama Desert. Limóns de Pica have had an
appellation of origin since 2010.
[ The environment where the limes are grown has a mild microclimate that does not display the typical high temperature oscillations seen in many of the world's deserts.] Six producers, compromising 20% of the agricultural output of the oasis, are organised in Oasis Pica Coop. , the coop was working to certify its products as organic
Organic may refer to:
* Organic, of or relating to an organism, a living entity
* Organic, of or relating to an anatomical organ
Chemistry
* Organic matter, matter that has come from a once-living organism, is capable of decay or is the product ...
and enforce the appellation control of limón de Pica.
The original version of the whisky sour
The whiskey sour is a mixed drink containing whiskey (often bourbon), lemon juice, sugar, and optionally, a dash of egg white. It is a type of sour, a mixed drink with a base spirit, citrus juice, and a sweetener.
With egg white included, it ...
invented by Elliott Stubb in Iquique in 1872 is made with limón de Pica.
References
Chilean products with protected designation of origin
Limes (fruit)
Tarapacá Region
Agriculture in Chile
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