Limes can be either sour or sweet

Limes can be either sour or sweet depending on the variety; however, sweet limes are not widely available in the United States. Lime juice made from sour limes, freshly squeezed or bottled, adds an acidic tart zing to beverages, seafood, meats, salads, vegetables and other food items. This fatfree flavor enhancer is an outstanding source of vitamin C, low in calories and contains compounds that may help fight cancer.