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elouicious

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Rangpur Lime Tasting
« on: November 30, 2022, 01:55:15 PM »
Crossposting this at the request of pagnr

Finally Citrus reticulata x medica - Rangpur lime





I saw these at the farmers market and curiosity got the better of me, I was fully expecting them to be green inside, and so when I peeled the skin I was absolutely sure that I had been bamboozled and sold a tangerine.

When I put a segment in my mouth I was quickly corrected- It tastes like a lime- intense citrus that is maybe a bit lighter than a regular one. I made an amazing salad dressing with it

pagnr

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Re: Rangpur Lime Tasting
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2022, 03:20:49 PM »
Thanks for that elouicious.

Rangpur fruit has very few fans on this section so it was good to see a positive review, and a good hint about how to use it.

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Re: Rangpur Lime Tasting
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2022, 07:35:25 PM »
Rangpur is great! I like the aroma and taste and but pretty much use them for meat and fish. It's a bit each like mandarin, lime, and lemon. Part of the aroma reminds me of kaffir lime, but more mild. I can see how dressing would be good; would you mind sharing a recipe?

I'm sure there are other uses (I've read marmalade is good and that it can taste good mixed with orange juice), but I'm pretty happy using it for savory only.

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Re: Rangpur Lime Tasting
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2022, 12:51:35 PM »
Rangpur lime makes a nice juice


Water it down a lot and add sugar

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Re: Rangpur Lime Tasting
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2022, 08:14:14 PM »
I rag on rangpur a lot, but only because the competition is better, we are spoiled with amazing citrus varieties.  I agree it would make a fine juice if sweetened up.

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Re: Rangpur Lime Tasting
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2022, 01:49:52 PM »
Rangpur lime is probably my favorite sour citrus. I finally have a fruiting one that I can use to hybridize with other things!