Description: Kaffir Lime Leaf Citrus Hystrix Volumes and net weights: 100ml / 7g / 0.25oz Origin: Madagascar The kaffir lime is a citrus fruit native to the Sunda Islands in the Moluccas Sea. It is the name of the tree and its fruit. It was introduced to the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius, by Pierre Poivre at the end of the 18th century. The product we offer you is nothing other than the leaves of this fruit tree. Why use the leaves when you can use the zest, you might ask? Well, it's simply because the zest can sometimes bring bitterness or an overly strong aromatic power. The leaves have a lighter, more delicate taste on the palate and are completely free of bitterness.