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The zest from any other citrus fruit would work fine. However, the recipe will taste like that citrus instead of lime. I suppose a bit of lime juice could work, but I wouldn't suggest it for a particularly delicate recipe, especially if you're baking. Something sturdy like a soup or stir fry should be fine, though, if you substitute juice for zest.

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What can you substitute for lime zest ? Thanks for your help/

This really depends on what you're cooking. I wouldn't suggest substituting juice for zest if you are baking, as baking tends to have very delicate chemistry. However, if you're cooking something like a soup, stir-fry, making a marinade, etc., then substituting juice should be just fine. You may not be able to substitute in the juice at a 1:1 ratio, though; you may need more or less juice than the measurement the recipe gives for zest. Just add it slowly and guesstimate.

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Regular lime zest or lemons R0egular lime zest or the zest of a lemon.

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