Mosambi (Sweet Lime)

Mosambi (sweet lime) belonging to the family Rutaceae is a citrus fruit grown mostly in the Southeast Asia. Mosambi is popular in India and usually bears fruit within 5–7 years. It is a rich source of water-soluble vitamin, vitamin C, minerals and total polyphenols and has good antioxidant properties. Mosambi (sweet lime) possesses several health benefits as it aids digestion and helps in curing scurvy, diabetes, urinary disorder and skin problems. Mosambi is fibre-rich fruit with low-glycaemic index. The by-products derived from mosambi wastes can act as a source of nutraceuticals, and low-cost nutritional dietary supplements can be produced in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and food industries. This chapter summarized the detailed description of antioxidant components and the health benefits of the mosambi.