A good appetite and the ability to chew quickly are what will help you win this competition. In Key West, Florida, 24 people compete to eat key lime pie. The rules are simple: you have to eat without your hands. The only concession is that your eyes can be protected with a mask.This year, Hector Rodriguez from Honduras snatched the victory. He finished the pie in 58 seconds. As a reward, he received a belt with a baking dish in the center. The competition coincides with the Key West Lime Festival. A variety of this citrus called “Key lime” grows here. The name of the local dessert, “Key Lime Pie,” sounds roughly the same. This is the official state pie of Florida. The filling is made from tart Mexican lime juice, eggs and condensed milk. It is placed in a dough basket. The birthplace of the pie is Key West. The first mention of the dessert dates back to the 19th century. We learned about it from ship repair magnate and first local millionaire William Curry.
WITHOUT HANDS: A CONTEST FOR THE FASTEST LIME PIE EATING WAS HELD IN FLORIDA
