fingerlime – lime caviar

The Lime Caviar Company

SEE THE SELECTION

Lime Caviar – Australian citrus for the professional kitchen

Lime caviar – also called finger lime – is a citrus fruit with an unusual structure and fresh, intense acidity. The fruit comes from the plant Citrus australasica, which grows in the subtropical climate of eastern Australia, specifically Queensland and New South Wales. It is naturally adapted to warm, humid conditions and has in recent years gained a foothold in the professional kitchen worldwide.

What sets lime caviar apart from other citrus fruits is the pulp. When the fruit is opened, small, pearl-like spheres are revealed – hence the name caviar. These small citrus pearls pop in the mouth and release a clean, concentrated citrus flavour, making them particularly interesting for dishes where texture and freshness play a role.

Appearance and variation

Finger lime resembles an elongated fig in shape and size, but can vary in both colour and length. However, the most unique aspect is the content. The small pearls can range from light green and yellow to deep red or pink – depending on the variety and ripeness. This visual variation makes lime caviar an ideal ingredient in plating where colour contrast and precision are important.

Season and availability

The Australian season for lime caviar runs from January to June. During this period, the fruit is increasingly exported to international markets, where especially chefs and food enthusiasts have embraced the product. The Lime Caviar Company, founded by Margie and Ian Douglas, is among the pioneers in commercial cultivation and export. Since 2018, the company has supplied finger lime to kitchens around the world – from high-end restaurants to specialized food producers.

Fingerlime – Red – frozen – 90g

80,54 €

Finger lime from Australia, in a beautiful red shade.The small pearls are tart and juicy. They add a delicious element of freshness and crunch to your dish.Use them as they are, and toss them into salads or as a topping for warm dishes with fish, shellfish, or vegetables.The product is…

VIEW PRODUCT

SKU: 6080090

Kategori: Fruit & Berries

Use in the kitchen

Lime caviar is primarily used as a garnish or acidic component in both savoury and sweet dishes. In savoury cuisine, it works particularly well with shellfish, raw fish, ceviche and oysters, where the acidity and the texture of the pearls add an extra dimension. In desserts, lime caviar is often used to balance richness – for example in panna cotta, tarts or paired with chocolate.

In addition, finger lime can also be used in beverages, where the citrus pearls add both flavour and visual effect – for example in cocktails, mocktails or as a garnish in sparkling wine.

“Once the skin has been removed from the fruit, they are flash frozen to preserve vitamins and flavour”

Fingerlime – Green – frozen – 90g