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Key limes

Other names: Mexican limes

The Key Lime lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle), also referred to as a Mexican Lime, bears a profuse amount of small, thin-skinned, greenish-yellow limes. This juicy lime is known for it's distinctive aroma high-acid content. The image shows the size and color difference between the more common Persian lime and the Key Lime.  The average Persian lime weighs about 3 ounces and is about 2" in diameter as opposed to the small Key lime which averages 1 ounce each and is about 1 1/2" in diameter.
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Substitute for key limes

Persian lime (grocery store limes)

Equivalents

1lb   =   16 key limes

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