Bulk Lime Juice Powder
When a formula needs real lime flavor and tartness but cannot take on water, bulk lime juice powder is the practical answer. It is lime juice (Citrus aurantiifolia) dried into a free-flowing powder that blends into seasonings, drink mixes, snack coatings and dry bakery premixes, and reconstitutes when liquid is added.
Source86 offers two processing routes:
- Spray-dried lime juice powder: bright light yellow, economical, in conventional, premium and certified organic grades.
- Freeze-dried lime juice powder: bright to light green, with a fresher, more aromatic lime character.
Both are produced in China by established fruit-powder processors and supplied in bulk to food and beverage manufacturers, seasoning houses and R&D teams. Organic and Kosher documentation is available upon request.
Request a sample of each format to compare flavor in your application.
Product Data
| Botanical Name | Citrus aurantiifolia |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lime juice powder |
| Source Material | Fresh, mature lime juice |
| Available Forms | Spray dried powder (conventional, premium, organic); freeze dried powder |
| Physical Form | Fine powder |
| Flavor and Aroma | Characteristic lime, tart and citrusy, free of off-odors |
| Moisture | 6–8% max |
| Particle Size | 98% through 80 mesh (organic spray-dried) |
| Origin Countries | China |
| Packaging Formats | 10 kg aluminum foil bags in cartons; bulk formats on request |
| Storage Conditions | Below 25°C, under 60% RH, sealed and protected from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | 12 months (conventional); up to 24 months (organic) |
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Certifications & Compliance
Documentation available upon request: With each lime order we can provide a COA, the specification, an allergen statement, origin papers and an SDS.
Certifications and statements (availability may vary by supplier, origin and production lot): Organic (Ecocert) · Kosher (KOF-K) · GMO-free · Non-irradiated
Producing facilities operate under HACCP and ISO food safety systems. Salmonella testing on 375 g samples is standard on current grades.
Production & Sourcing
Source86 sources lime juice powder from fruit-powder processors in China that work with fresh, harvested limes, and can supply both spray-dried and freeze-dried formats from the same supply program.
How It’s Produced
- Juice Extraction: Mature limes are washed and pressed to extract juice.
- Filtration and Pasteurization: Juice is filtered to remove pulp and seeds, then pasteurized.
- Concentration: Water content is reduced to intensify flavor before drying.
- Drying: Juice is spray-dried in hot air or freeze-dried under vacuum, depending on grade.
- Milling, Sieving and Packing: Powder is milled and sieved for uniform particle size, then packed in moisture-barrier foil bags.
Harvest & Supply Availability
Limes fruit across much of the year in tropical and subtropical climates. Combined with dried inventory, this supports year-round availability.
Applications
- Seasonings and Spice Blends: Tex-Mex, Latin and Southeast Asian seasonings, rubs and salt blends.
- Snack Coatings: Chips, tortilla chips, popcorn and nut mixes.
- Beverage Mixes: Instant limeade, flavored water, cocktail and mocktail mixes, iced tea.
- Sauces, Dressings and Marinades: Dry bases for salsas, vinaigrettes and marinades.
- Bakery and Confectionery: Icings, glazes, fillings, cookies, gummies and candies.
- Dairy and Frozen Desserts: Yogurt, sorbet and ice cream inclusions or swirls.
- Ready Meals and Instant Foods: Instant noodles, meal kits and soup mixes.
Physical & Functional Characteristics
Fine, uniform powder.
Bright light yellow (spray-dried); bright to light green (freeze-dried).
Tart, fresh lime.
Characteristic lime; more aromatic in freeze-dried grades.
Low, 6–8% max; hygroscopic once exposed to air.
Plant-based and vegan.
Functionality
- Flavor: Delivers lime flavor in a dry, dosable format.
- Acidity: Contributes tartness and a sour note to seasonings and beverages.
- Dry Blending: Integrates into powder systems without adding liquid.
- Reconstitution: Dissolves back into a lime-flavored liquid when hydrated.
- Color (freeze-dried): Adds a natural light green tone.
Benefits for Commercial Manufacturing
- Two Drying Formats: Spray-dried for cost efficiency; freeze-dried for flavor and color impact.
- Organic Option: Ecocert-certified organic grade for organic product lines.
- Liquid-Free Lime: Eliminates handling, cold chain and spoilage issues of liquid lime juice.
- Moisture-Barrier Packaging: Foil-lined packs protect a hygroscopic ingredient during storage.
- Shelf-Stable Inventory: Conventional powder keeps 12 months and organic up to 24, so stock can be planned by grade.
