What is Calamansi?
Calamansi is the Filipino citrus—tiny, sour, and essential. Its unique flavor is between lime and tangerine, adding brightness to pancit, sawsawan dips, and refreshing drinks.
🍽️ Flavor Profile
Sour, fragrant, more complex than lime, slightly sweet
How to Use Calamansi
- ✓Sawsawan dipping sauce
- ✓Pancit
- ✓Sinigang
- ✓Juices and cocktails
- ✓Marinades
Substitutes for Calamansi
Can't find Calamansi? Here are some alternatives:
- →Equal parts lime and orange juice
- →Meyer lemon
📦 Storage Tips
Room temperature 1 week, refrigerated 2-3 weeks. Juice freezes perfectly.
🛒 Buying Tips
Available fresh at Asian markets or as frozen juice. Frozen works great for cooking.
Nutrition Highlights
- ●Extremely high in vitamin C
- ●Contains antioxidants
💡 Fun Fact
Filipinos squeeze calamansi on almost everything, including fast food, the way Americans use ketchup.
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