EU & USDA Organic Certified Natural Lime Powder Spray Dried Lime Juice Powder Food Grade Citrus Aurantiifolia Powder
USDA ORGANIC LIME
POWDER — RAW (WHOLE FRUIT)
USDA Organic Lime Powder is a single-ingredient whole-fruit powder produced from certified organic limes (Citrus aurantifolia). Fresh, washed organic limes — including peel, pulp, and seeds — are spray-dried and milled to a uniform fine powder without the use of carriers, fillers, or excipients. The resulting product retains the naturally occurring vitamin C (ascorbic acid), citrus bioflavonoids, pectin, and dietary fiber intrinsic to the whole fruit. It appears as a green to yellowish-green fine powder with a characteristic tangy citrus aroma. This product is certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) and is suitable for food, beverage, nutraceutical, and cosmetic formulations requiring a clean-label, plant-derived ingredient with full organic traceability.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
EVIDENCE & CERTIFICATES
1. USDA NOP Organic Certification — Full Chain of Custody
Certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program, with an unbroken traceability chain from certified organic cultivation plots through washing, spray-drying, milling, and packaging. Every lot carries a USDA NOP transaction certificate linking the finished powder to its certified organic raw material source.
2. Heavy Metal & Microbial Compliance — Per Batch
Each production batch undergoes ICP-MS heavy metal screening (Pb ≤ 2 ppm, As ≤ 1 ppm, Cd ≤ 1 ppm, Hg ≤ 0.1 ppm) and full microbial testing (total plate count, yeast & mold, E. coli, Salmonella) to meet food-grade and cosmetic-grade safety requirements.
3. Natural Composition Profile — Vitamin C & Bioflavonoids
Representative batch testing confirms the presence of naturally occurring vitamin C (ascorbic acid, detectable by HPLC) and citrus bioflavonoids — compounds intrinsic to the whole lime fruit and retained through the low-temperature spray-drying process. No synthetic nutrients are added.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
USDA NOP Certified Organic
Certified organic from soil to powder under the USDA National Organic Program. The entire production chain — cultivation, harvesting, washing, drying, milling, and packaging — operates under certified organic protocols. No synthetic pesticides, no prohibited substances, no ionizing radiation.
Whole-Fruit Single Ingredient
No carriers. No fillers. No maltodextrin. No excipients. The powder is 100% lime — peel, pulp, and seed spray-dried together. This single-ingredient profile simplifies label declarations and meets the requirements of clean-label and minimalist formulations.
Naturally Occurring Vitamin C & Bioflavonoids
The spray-drying process is calibrated to preserve the heat-sensitive vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and citrus bioflavonoids naturally present in whole limes. These compounds are intrinsic to the fruit — not added, not spiked, not synthetic. Detectable by HPLC in representative batch analysis.
Natural Color, Aroma & Flavor
The green to yellowish-green hue, tangy citrus aroma, and characteristic lime flavor are all native to the whole fruit — no artificial colors, no added flavors, no aromatic enhancers. This makes the powder suitable as a natural coloring and flavoring ingredient across food, beverage, and cosmetic formulations.
FUNCTIONAL ROLES
1. Natural Flavoring & Coloring Agent
Provides natural lime flavor, tangy citrus aroma, and green-to-yellowish color in food, beverage, and cosmetic formulations — replacing synthetic flavorings and artificial colorants with a single-ingredient organic alternative.
2. Nutritional Ingredient — Natural Vitamin C Source
Contains naturally occurring vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and citrus bioflavonoids intrinsic to the whole fruit. Suitable as a plant-derived nutritional ingredient in formulations where natural vitamin C presence is specified, as an alternative to synthetic ascorbic acid.
3. Formulation Texture & Fiber Base
Whole-fruit pectin and dietary fiber contribute natural thickening, suspension, and texture-enhancement properties in aqueous systems, supporting stable emulsions and uniform particle distribution in blended formulations.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
1. Food & Beverage Industry
Natural lime flavor and green color for beverages, fruit juices, smoothies, baked goods, dressings, marinades, and seasoning blends. Provides authentic citrus taste and visual appeal without artificial additives.
2. Nutraceutical Formulations
Plant-derived ingredient for dietary supplement blends, functional foods, and powdered drink mixes specifying naturally occurring vitamin C from a whole-food source rather than synthetic ascorbic acid.
3. Cosmetics & Personal Care
Natural green pigment and citrus aroma for face masks, scrubs, bath products, and natural skincare formulations. Whole-fruit pectin contributes gentle texturizing and film-forming properties.
4. Clean-Label & Organic Product Lines
Single-ingredient, USDA NOP certified, Non-GMO — ideal for organic-certified, clean-label, and minimalist-ingredient product lines where full traceability and label simplicity are required.
TECHNICAL FAQ
Q1: What does "raw powder" (whole-fruit) mean versus a lime extract?
A: "Raw powder" means the entire organic lime fruit — peel, pulp, and seeds — is washed, spray-dried, and milled into a fine powder without any extraction, concentration, or chemical processing. No solvents are used. The result is a whole-food powder that retains the natural composition of the fresh fruit. An extract, by contrast, uses solvents to isolate specific compounds at a concentrated ratio (e.g., 10:1).
Q2: Is the vitamin C content standardized to a specific percentage?
A: No. This is a whole-fruit raw powder, not a standardized extract. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is naturally present at levels intrinsic to the lime fruit and may vary by season, growing region, and harvest batch. The vitamin C is detectable by HPLC in representative batch analysis. For formulations requiring a standardized vitamin C assay, a concentrated citrus extract or synthetic ascorbic acid may be more appropriate.
Q3: Is the powder fully water-soluble?
A: As a whole-fruit powder containing fiber and pectin, it is partially soluble rather than fully soluble. It disperses uniformly in water to form a suspension. For fully transparent solutions, the powder can be pre-hydrated and filtered, though this will remove the insoluble fiber fraction. In most food and cosmetic applications, the suspension form is preferred as it retains the full nutritional and functional profile.
Q4: Can this product be used in USDA-certified organic finished products?
A: Yes. This powder is certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). When used in a certified organic facility and within the NOP-compliant formulation percentage limits, it supports organic labeling claims for finished products. We recommend confirming compliance with your certifying agent, as final product certification depends on the full formulation and processing environment.