FRUIT 73 



Lime 



(Citrus medka^ var. acida) 



Called Nebu in India ; Limeira (Brazil) ; Lima (Vene- 

 zuela) ; Futile (Peru) ; Limuetursh or Limu (Burinali) ; 

 Cay-tan-yen (Cochin-Chiua) ; Jai'uk-tipis (i\Ia1ay) ; Tan- 

 pulo, etc. (China) ; and is a native of various tropical 

 countries. 



The chief varieties in India are Patee, Kaghazi, and Gora. 



The fruit is like a lemon, but smaller, with a thin rind 

 and extremely acid juice, caused by the presence of much 

 citric acid. 



The fresh juice of the lime is used generally in cooking, 

 giving a pleasant acid taste and agreeable flavour. A pickle, 

 called " pati-nabu," is very popular in India, made with its 

 own juice and salt. The small sour lime is used for making 

 cooling drinks and lime juice, and the larger ones for 

 making preserves. Limes are pickled with water, vinegar, 

 cloves, and mace. Lime juice can be preserved by mixing 

 it with sugar, then bottling, and keeping in a cool place, 

 after straining. 



Caju (Cashew Nut) 



{Anacardium occiden talc) 



The geographical area of this tree is Central America, 

 Brazil, Burmah, Malayan Peninsula, India, and Angola in 

 Africa. It is called Acaju (Brazil) ; Merci (Venezuela) ; 



