Why exactly does it burn when you bite into a lime?

Question

It burns! try it! don't peel it or anything. don't cut it. Just pick it up and take a bite, just like an apple or something. It tastes like pure gasoline, it's horrible! Does anyone know why this is?

Answer 1

xD telling us it tastes terrible isnt a good way to get us to do it....but....now im interested....O.O darn you! its prolly cuz youre not supposed to eat the peel.

Answer 2

its because of The acid in it!

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Answer 3

Pure citrus oil in the skin - If you buy lemon essence which is made with the essential oil from lemons you will find it tastes just as foul!  ps. Dont bite limes!