Mosambi botanically known as Citrus limetta from Rutaceae family. It is a small tree can grow upto 8 m in height with irregular branches and brownish-grey bark. Flowers are white small & wide. Fruits are oval and green, with greenish pulp. The fruit is more similar to a greenish orange in appearance. The fruit flavour is sweet and mild, but retains the essence of lime. The taste changes rapidly in contact with air, and will turn bitter in few minutes, but if drunk soon after being juiced, the taste is sweet. The flavor is a bit flatter than most citrus due to its lack of acidity. This fruit is mostly used for Juice purpose in Indian market specially on road side.