SAINSBURY’S FIRST UK SUPERMARKET TO STOCK UK-GROWN LIME LEAVES

SAINSBURY’S FIRST UK SUPERMARKET TO STOCK UK-GROWN LIME LEAVES:
Sainsbury’s is the first retailer to sell fresh kaffir lime leaves, which are now available in selected stores.

The leaves, which are grown on British lime trees are traditionally used in Thai and Indonesian dishes and for garnishing or muddling in drinks.
The leaves are said to add a zesty edge to curries, soups and cocktails alike.

Fresh kaffir lime leaves cannot be brought into the EU and are not widely grown in the UK, meaning they are often difficult to find.

Available for the first time from a UK retailer, the leaves are grown exclusively for Sainsbury’s in Colchester, in a small nursery.


Kate Fox at Sainsbury’s said:

Our customers are always keen to try new cuisines and we love being able to offer exciting new ingredients to keep up with our aspiring cooks.

“It’s great to be the first retailer to offer fresh lime leaves, making Asian dishes, cooked from scratch, taste even better.”
Kaffir lime leaves are available in selected Sainsbury’s stores now, priced at £1.49 for a pack of four double lime leaves.

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