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Gondhoraj lime

Also known as: gondhoraj lebu

The 'king of aroma' — Bengal's perfume lime, used more for its fragrance than its juice; a few drops and the zest transform dal-bhaat.

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Gondhoraj lime — Ayurvedic Regional & USDA Nutrition

Gondhoraj lime — Rasa: Sour · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sour · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sour
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sour
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Varsha · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The 'king of aroma' — Bengal's perfume lime, used more for its fragrance than its juice; a few drops and the zest transform dal-bhaat.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Add at the very end — heat kills the aroma; the leaf is used like kaffir lime leaf.

Classical Provenance: Bengali tradition; nimbuka class.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • squeezed over dal-rice at serving
  • gondhoraj ghol (aromatic buttermilk)
  • zest over steamed fish

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: acid reflux (undiluted excess)
  • Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): with milk (curdles)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Gondhoraj lime

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp juice (15g):

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