Topic summary
Finger lime
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Citrus australasica.
Rising demand
The finger lime has been popularised as a gourmet bushfood. The globular juice vesicles (also known as pearls) have been called "lime caviar", and can be used as a garnish or added to various recipes. The fresh vesicles have the effect of a burst of effervescent tangy flavour as they are chewed. The juice is acidic and similar to that of a lime. Marmalade and pickles are also made from finger lime. Finger lime peel can be dried and used as a spice.