Black Lime is a distinctive dried citrus used widely in Middle Eastern and Persian cooking. Also known as loomi or dried lime, these whole limes are boiled briefly, then slowly sun-dried until they turn dark, developing a deeply concentrated aroma and flavor.

Black Lime delivers a unique balance of tart, smoky, and slightly fermented notes. Its citrusy sharpness adds brightness, while its earthy depth enhances stews, rice dishes, soups, braises, and spice blends. When simmered whole, it imparts a mellow tang; when ground, it brings a punch of lemony acidity with a subtle sweetness.

A staple in dishes like Persian ghormeh sabzi and Gulf-style machboos, Black Lime is prized for the complexity it brings to both meat and vegetarian recipes.

Use it whole, cracked, or powdered to add a bold citrus dimension to your cooking.

Botanical Name: Citrus aurantiifolia
Also known as: Loomi, Black Lemon, Dried Lime, Lemon Omani, حامض أسود, لومی سیاه