Lime juice powder

Lime juice powder suppliers and sourcing guide

Lime juice powder is lime juice, usually from Persian (Citrus latifolia) or Key/Mexican (Citrus aurantifolia) limes, that is spray-dried onto a carrier such as maltodextrin or gum arabic. It supplies lime flavor and acidity in seasonings, drink mixes, rubs and snack coatings. Suppliers state the juice solids level and the acidity measured as citric acid.

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Category: Food staples and powders
Also known as: Citrus aurantifolia juice powder · dehydrated lime juice · lime juice solids
Facts checked: November 2026

Forms and grades of lime juice powder

Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.

Spray-dried with maltodextrin
The most common form, fine and free-flowing, with a stated juice solids level.
Spray-dried with gum arabic
Acacia gum carrier for maltodextrin-free formulas.
Freeze-dried
Juice dried with little or no carrier, higher in acidity, very hygroscopic.
Organic
Organic lime juice dried on an organic carrier.

What to check on the COA

Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.

Acidity: Titratable acidity calculated as anhydrous citric acid.
Juice solids and identity: Juice solids versus carrier, with flavor checked against a standard; authenticity testing can screen for added citric acid.
Moisture and water activity: Loss on drying and water activity to prevent caking.
Microbiology: Total plate count, yeast and mold, coliforms or Enterobacteriaceae, E. coli and Salmonella; low-moisture foods that are eaten without a cooking step need a negative Salmonella result per lot.
Pesticides: Multi-residue pesticide screen by GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS.

Storage, lots and expiry

Storage and shelf life

Keep sealed in moisture-barrier packaging in a cool, dry area and reseal promptly; the powder absorbs moisture and hardens. Shelf life is set by the supplier's specification, and older lots are checked for caking, color and flavor.

Lots and expiry dates

Acidity and flavor vary by lime type and lot, so record the measured acidity and lime species per lot. Rotate first in, first out.

Regulatory status

Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.

FDA's Substances Added to Food inventory lists lime juice, dehydrated, with the technical effect flavoring agent or adjuvant and cites 21 CFR 182.20.
Source: hfpappexternal.fda.gov (opens in a new tab)
21 CFR 182.20 lists lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) among natural extractives generally recognized as safe for their intended use.
Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)
21 CFR 101.30(h)(1) lists 4.5 for single-strength lime juice, expressed as anhydrous citric acid percent by weight rather than Brix, for calculating the percentage of juice from concentrate.
Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)

This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.

Lime juice powder suppliers

Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.

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Frequently asked questions

What forms of lime juice powder can brands buy?

Common forms include spray-dried with maltodextrin, spray-dried with gum arabic, freeze-dried and organic. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.

What should the COA for lime juice powder include?

Expect acidity, juice solids and identity, moisture and water activity, microbiology and pesticides, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.

How should lime juice powder be stored?

What is the regulatory status of lime juice powder?

FDA's Substances Added to Food inventory lists lime juice, dehydrated, with the technical effect flavoring agent or adjuvant and cites 21 CFR 182.20. 21 CFR 182.20 lists lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) among natural extractives generally recognized as safe for their intended use. 21 CFR 101.30(h)(1) lists 4.5 for single-strength lime juice, expressed as anhydrous citric acid percent by weight rather than Brix, for calculating the percentage of juice from concentrate.

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