Sweets and Sweeteners

Sugar-free lime gelatin

Sugar-free lime gelatin
Popularity 88 recipes

Used in multiple popular recipes

Ingredient Information

Name

Sugar-free lime gelatin

Category

Sweets and Sweeteners

Popularity

88 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Sugar-free lime gelatin is a dessert or ingredient made from lime juice and food-grade gelatin, sweetened with sweeteners instead of traditional sugar. It is ideal for those who want to enjoy a refreshing citrus flavor with a reduced calorie content.

Origin: Gelatin as a preparation technique comes from the making of desserts in international cuisine, but the version with lime as the main flavor is especially popular in tropical and subtropical regions where citrus fruits are abundant. The lime, native to Southeast Asia, is widely cultivated in Latin America and is commonly used in fresh and light recipes.

Properties: Sugar-free lime gelatin provides a soft and gelatinous texture with the characteristic aroma and flavor of lime, offering a low-calorie option suitable for sugar-controlled diets. Gelatin is a rich source of collagen-derived proteins, which benefits skin and joint health. Furthermore, being sugar-free, it is suitable for diabetics and people looking to reduce their intake of added sugars.

Synonyms in Spanish (Latin America): Depending on the country, it may also be known as sugar-free lemon gelatin or sugar-free sweet lime gelatin. In some places, it is simply called diet lime gelatin or light lime gelatin.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
2mcg
folate
0g
fats
8mg
potassium
0g
sugars
20
calories
0mcg
lycopene
2g
proteins
12mg
vitamin c
4g
carbohydrates

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