For our next journey, we’re heading to the most beautiful parts of Asia, where the citrus family of fruits continues to amaze with its never-ending ingredient versatility. Each type of citrus packs a world of flavor, food, beverage and fragrance applications, as well as natural health and beauty benefits and desirable scent and taste.
Kaffir Lime, a citrus native to parts of Asia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, is well-known for its signature flavoring of Thai and Malaysian dishes. As the world embraces more fusion and blends of spices, flavors and scents, we are seeing more requests to include this special lime in a range of applications.
Kaffir lime, available as an essential oil or in powder form, has a growing list of health benefits. The fruit is quickly becoming a key ingredient in many health and beauty aids, thanks to its oral hygiene, aromatherapeutic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunity-boosting, antimicrobial, and natural insect-repellant properties. It’s an integral ingredient in hair-care products that smooth and detangle hair and control dandruff. Kaffir lime also facilitates fast healing in acne and wound-care treatments, as well as in anti-aging and skin-care products. Also, because Kaffir lime has such a soothing and relaxing scent, anti-anxiety and relaxing aromatherapy products containing this fruit are increasingly in demand.
The leaves of the Kaffir lime plant are as valuable as the fruit itself – just ask any Thai chef. While the lime’s potent flavor and sour/floral undertone perfectly enhance the layers of flavor in signature Asian-fusion dishes, the leaves have neutralizers that can tame stronger scents like garlic, while the leaves themselves add an appealing flavor. No wonder Thai cuisine is so tasty and trendy.
Outside of Thai, Kaffir lime has a world of other culinary uses. Chefs and mixologists alike are adding Kaffir lime powder to marinades, ice creams, creamy cocktails, guacamole, lemonade drinks, noodle dishes, tacos and fajitas. There is no limit to what Kaffir Lime can do.
Artiste can source Kaffir lime leaf in a form that is best suited for your application.
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