🔍 Rangpur Lime 🍋
📍 Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
💬 Despite the name, it’s not a true lime at all — it’s a mandarin-lemon hybrid, prized for its tart juice and often used as hardy rootstock for other citrus trees.
Food
Rangpur Lime
Basic ID
Dish Name
Rangpur Lime (Limón Mandarino)
Category
Citrus Fruit
Course
Ingredient / Garnish
Flavor Profile
Fresh & Tart
Preparation
Main Ingredients
Rangpur lime juice, zest
Cooking Method
Raw, hand-picked
Difficulty Level
Easy
Origin & Uses
Country of Origin
India
Region / City Famous For
Northeast India, Brazil
Traditional Occasion
Everyday culinary use
Sources: Larousse Gastronomique · Tasteatlas