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The Finger Lime, also known as lime caviar, is one of the most fascinating and unique members of the citrus family.
Native to Australia and now grown in Sicily, this fruit has captured the hearts of chefs and food lovers for its remarkable shape, intense flavour, and tiny juice pearls that burst in the mouth. 🍋✨
Let’s explore together with Mammarancia the properties, health benefits, and culinary uses of this little gem that embodies the brightness and energy of the Sicilian sun.
🌿 What is Finger Lime
Finger Lime (Citrus australasica) is a slender, elongated citrus fruit that can grow up to 10 cm (about 4 inches) long.
Its thin, textured peel hides translucent, jewel-like juice pearls, often compared to caviar — which is why it’s affectionately called caviar lime.
The colours range from light green to deep red, including pink and champagne shades.
In Sicily, where the mild climate and mineral-rich soil provide perfect conditions, the Finger Lime naturally ripens between November and February.
💪 Properties and health benefits
- Packed with vitamin C, potassium, and natural antioxidants.
- Helps boost the immune system and supports digestion.
- Has a low glycaemic index, suitable for balanced diets.
- Its essential oils have detoxifying and revitalising effects.
👉 Ideal for the colder months to recharge with freshness and energy.
🍽️ How to use Finger Lime in the kitchen
Finger Lime is an extraordinary ingredient that can turn even the simplest dish into a gourmet experience.
Its crisp, tangy pearls pair beautifully with both savoury and sweet recipes, adding colour, acidity and a burst of citrus aroma.
✨ Ideas for use:
- On oysters, prawns, and raw fish carpaccio
- In fresh summer salads or tropical fruit dishes
- As garnish for cocktails, tartares, and desserts
- In dressings or vinaigrettes for white meat or seafood
- As a final touch on ice cream, mousse, or cheesecake
👉 Just half a fruit is enough to add elegance and brightness to any plate.
🧑🍳 Recipes with Finger Lime
1️⃣ Red prawn tartare with Finger Lime
A fresh and refined appetiser: finely chop raw red prawns, season with olive oil, salt, pepper and a squeeze of lime.
Add the Finger Lime pearls on top just before serving for a fresh, crunchy finish.
2️⃣ Finger Lime cheesecake
Prepare a classic cheesecake base with crushed biscuits and cream cheese, then top with the pearls before serving.
The contrast between sweetness and acidity is delightful.
3️⃣ Gin & Finger Lime cocktail
Mix gin, tonic water, and a teaspoon of brown sugar.
Finish with a spoonful of Finger Lime pearls — visually stunning and beautifully aromatic. 🍸
☀️ Sicilian Finger Lime: freshness meets innovation
In Sicily, Finger Lime represents the new frontier of citrus growing.
Cultivated with passion and sustainable methods, it ripens from November to February, bringing a touch of exotic freshness with an authentic Sicilian soul.
Every Finger Lime from Mammarancia is hand-picked, respecting the plant and its natural rhythm.
A rare and precious citrus for those who love to experiment, surprise, and live cooking as a sensory journey.
🛍️ Where to buy quality Finger Lime
Discover our Sicilian Finger Limes in the online shop:
👉 https://www.mammarancia.com/product/finger-limes/
Fresh, organic, and shipped directly from Francofonte to your home. 🌿