Finger lime SLICE-ICE

SLICE-ICE is Microcitrus, so a lemon caviar that produces fruits of about 60mm.
His skin is green.
Its pulp is made of medium "pearls" pink

A little history for this variety SLICE ICE

The Microcitrus or lemon caviar is a rare citrus, little cultivated so difficult to find, with rare and exceptional flavors.
This very thorny bushy shrub of the family Rutaceae, is native to the Australian rainforests.

It is grown in Australia, in the Australian bush, green, humid, and even in forests, to Bayron Bay, in the Australian regions of Queensland.

And yes, this fruit looks like a chubby finger, hence its nickname "finger lime".
Its appearance (long, round, oblong) with multiple varieties has changed over time.
Its skin can be brown, purple, yellow, orange, red, black or green, depending on the variety.
The true specificity of this citrus is in the structure of its pulp: a multitude of green or pinkish marbles, yellow or beige and even red.

And how is it used SLICE ICE?

These amazing "pearls" or "balls" or "vesicles" roll in the mouth before bursting, releasing an acidic and fragrant juice according to the varieties.
In addition to the acidity, the aroma is powerful, even a spicy note depending on the variety.
Green-fleshed caviar lemons are frankly lemony while those with pink flesh are more like grapefruit.
The interest is also that using Lemon Caviar, we do not flood lemon juice dish (as with a normal citrus juice), but it is while eating that the gourmet will burst the "pearls of juice ", thus releasing the desired aromatic acidity.

And then what is this variety SLICE-ICE?

SLICE-ICE is Microcitrus, so a lemon caviar that produces fruits of about 60mm.
His skin is green.
Its pulp is made of medium "pearls" pink, according to the degree of maturity.
The diameter of the balls is medium.
Its interest is multiple: its aromatic power is strong, with a moderate and manageable acidity.
His zest is not used.
The fruit is of a good conservation cool, refrigerator.
It has a rather short fruiting.