In Arabic, the term “kaffir” has been used to refer to non-believers in Islam. In Africa, particularly South Africa, the term is considered a racial epithet and slur against Black Africans. Because of such connotations, especially the latter, there has been a push to use alternative names such as “makrut lime” or “Thai lime” to refer to the fruit. Several chefs, food writers, and even a supermarket chain have taken to using those names.
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