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Limon confi

Small limes salted and sun-cured until dark, sharp and softly bitter

Mauritius Fermented & pickled Vegetarian

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Limes are packed in salt and left in the sun for weeks; the pickle keeps for years and is eaten in slivers with rice.

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What is Limon confi?

Limon confi is a fermented & pickled from Mauritius: small limes salted and sun-cured until dark, sharp and softly bitter. Limes are packed in salt and left in the sun for weeks; the pickle keeps for years and is eaten in slivers with rice.

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citrus

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cureddried

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