Dried or Frozen Limequats – What kind of fruit is it?

dried limequats - lemon snack
  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Cheap
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 1.5 oz of dried citrus fruits
  • Cooking methods: Electric oven
  • Cuisine: Healthy
19.20 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 19.20 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 6.72 (g) of which sugars 0.00 (g)
  • Proteins 0.00 (g)
  • Fat 0.00 (g) of which saturated 0.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
  • Fibers 1.92 (g)
  • Sodium 0.00 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

How to store limequats?

Once dried and well dried, they can be stored for a few months in a glass jar (or tin box), away from light.

Frozen limequats last for 4 months.

How to use the chips?

The slices of citrus limequat are very decorative, perfect little lemons for decorating any dish: a first course, a risotto, a salad, fruit salad, any kind of main course or a dessert.

Added to fish or meat dishes, they bring color and flavor.

Great for flavoring all kinds of alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, or in hot or cold beverages.

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