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×Citrofortunella microcarpa
Also called China Orange, Panama Orange, Philippine Lime, Calamandarin, Calamonding, Golden Lime, Musk Lime
Calamansi is a small citrus-type shrub or tree, a hybrid of kumquat and mandarin, grown for its tart fruit and ornamental look. It thrives in warm, sunny conditions and is well suited to large pots in cooler climates.
Calamansi (Citrus × microcarpa), also known as calamondin, Philippine lime, or Philippine lemon, is a citrus hybrid cultivated predominantly in the Philippines. It is native to the Philippines; extending southwards to nearby parts of Indonesia (Borneo, Sumatra, and Sulawesi), Malaysia, and Brunei; and northwards to Taiwan and tropical regions of southern China (mainly Hainan).
Calamansi is ubiquitous in traditional Philippine cuisine. It is naturally very sour, and is used in various condiments, beverages, dishes, marinades, and preserves. Calamansi is also used as an ingredient in Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines.
The Philippines is the only major producer of calamansi. It ranks as the fourth most widely-grown fruit crop in the Philippines, after banana, mango, and pineapple. It is primarily grown for its juice extracts which are exported to the United States, Japan, South Korea, Canada, and Hong Kong, among others.
The Philippines exports between 160,000 and 190,000 metric tons of calamansi juice each year. Major production centers include the Southwestern Tagalog Region, Central Luzon, and the Zamboanga Peninsula. Its cultivation has spread from the Philippines throughout Southeast Asia, India, Hawaii, the West Indies, and Central and North America, though only on a small scale.
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