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Agua de limon
Also known as: Guinea-Bissau lemon vinegar
Refreshing Guinea-Bissau lime juice diluted with water and sweetened with sugar.
About Agua de limon
Agua de limon is a simple Guinea-Bissau drink made from the intensely aromatic juice of the local lime. Slow Food's Guinea-Bissau guide explains that this juice is locally called vinagre and becomes a refreshing drink when water and sugar are added; the source does not describe fermentation.
The lime gives the drink a sharp, fragrant citrus flavour, while sugar softens its acidity and water makes it light and thirst-quenching.
It is a fluid, pale citrus drink that may look clear or slightly cloudy from the fresh juice. The same lime juice also has a separate savoury role in local marinades and cooked dishes.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Agua de limon
Slow Food Guinea-Bissau's sweetened lime-juice drink.
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Guinea-Bissau lime juice: . The source identifies Citrus aurantifolia; the approved lime route preserves that botanical identity.
- Water:
- Sugar:
Origins & food traditions
Slow Food's guide, produced with FAO support and local Guinea-Bissau contributors, describes Citrus aurantifolia as an important local lime. Its juice is known as vinagre, is widely used as a sour seasoning, and is also mixed with water and sugar as a refreshing drink that can be bottled and sold.
Countries
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guinea-BissauCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Guinea-Bissau Cuisine
- Guinea-Bissau CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.