How are key limes different than regular limes? Can I buy key lime juice in Alberta Canada? where?!


Question: How are key limes different than regular limes!? Can I buy key lime juice in Alberta Canada!? where!?
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I am former chef and worked years ago in Alberta, I have seen and bought them here in Ontario, in a 2 lb bag (I got mine at Zehr's an ON branch of Loblaws, the Great Canadian Superstores out west may have them), and as stated are some what smaller than there larger Persian or Mexican cousins, the one person said a combo of fresh lime juice and lemon juice is a good idea, even take the combo warm it on the stove to reduce the water in it!.

I have seen bottled key lime juice here in Toronto in a couple of gourmet stores, but it is $5!.99 for a 6 oz bottle, just enough for one pie, use the fresh regular lime juice, some grated lime peel and a bit of fresh or bottled lemon juice (90 LJ-10% LMN J), even a dash of white vinegar (1/8 tsp), not much to add tanginess!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Key limes get their name from where they were first grown, which is in the Florida Keys!. They are about half the size of a regular lime (Persian lime) and are more tart and bitter!. They also have a thinner skin!. I live in Miami, and I have trouble finding Key limes in the supermarket, so I imagine up there in Alberta, they will be impossible to find!.

I make Key lime pie all the time using persian limes!. It still tastes great!. When you make a pie, you need to use the zest, as well as the juice, so just buying the juice still will not give you the exact flavor!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

It would probably be easier for you to buy key lime juice on the internet and have it shipped!.

There is a difference in flavor!.
My husband and I use limes daily on our tacos, and when we have to use key limes (when the price of regular limes is too high), the flavor is a little too sour!.

However, if you are wanting to make a key lime pie, you should use key lime juice!. You can use regular limes if you want!.!.!.the flavor will be different, but in my opinion it won't taste bad!.!.!.just different!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

I am a former chef with 27 years experience!. I was trained at the New York Institute of Culinary Arts!. I am an educator extraordinaire and have worked at major hotels!. I am a certified small kitchen appliance reviewer and am practiced at both Asian and European Cuisines!. Believe it or not, I have cooked for the military and in 4 star restaurants!. I am a fully trained pastry chef, as well, as well as a saucier!. I noticed your little problem and have deigned to help you!. I'm sorry!. What was the question again!?
Oh, yes!! Key Limes!
Well, they are smaller and more lemony in taste, somewhat more lip-puckering than regular limes!. Most markets here in the US offer them, so I wouldn't know about Canadian markets!. Have you always lived in Canadia!?Www@FoodAQ@Com

Key limes are smaller, yellow & bitter - they are most commonly used in key-lime pie which if you've ever had it, you'll know it's very different tasting than regular limes!.

You can usually find key limes at large grocery stores, but if not try smaller speciality fruit stores!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Key limes are native to Florida, they are yellow, smaller and have more juice than the persian ones!. Juice should be available most everywhere, if not in yoiur grocery, try a wine/liquor store as a mixer ingredient!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

I believe that key limes are smaller than regular limes!.

Yes, you should be able to they are fairly common!Www@FoodAQ@Com

Key Limes are smaller and have a more lemon-like flavor!.

Tip: can substitute 1 part regular lime juice and 2 parts lemon juice, and get a very similar taste!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

I just thought Key Limes were smaller!.

P!.S!. Canada sucks, lol!.
I'm just kidding!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Key limes!. Great for opening other limes!. :-)Www@FoodAQ@Com





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