Freeze-Dried Lemon Wholesale — Bulk Powder, Slices & Granules

Find GFSI-certified freeze-dried lemon suppliers on Nutrada offering powder, slices, and granules from Spain, Turkey, and the United States. Filter by origin, quality and MOQ to compare certified suppliers and request bulk quotes directly.

Freeze-Dried Lemon Types and Forms

Freeze-dried lemon is available in forms that differ by particle size and inclusion of peel material. Buyers must specify whether the product includes lemon peel, as whole lemon powder retains bitter compounds from the pith and essential oils from the zest.

Juice-only powder delivers acidity without bitterness and dissolves more easily in liquid applications.

Powders are typically specified by mesh size, with 40-60 mesh suitable for beverage mixes and finer sizes used in confectionery where uniform dispersion is required. Slices and segments are used in tea blends and as garnish ingredients. Granules and dices are specified by millimeter dimensions and are common in snack applications and baking. Freeze-dried lime follows a similar form structure and is often co-sourced by the same suppliers.

Freeze-Dried Lemon Origin and Supply

Spain and Turkey are the dominant European origins for freeze-dried lemon, supported by GFSI-certified processing infrastructure and year-round fresh lemon supply from regional orchards. Spain's Mediterranean citrus belt provides access to Fino and Primofiori varieties, both of which are processed for export with EU Organic and BRC certification widely available.

Turkey supplies both domestic European markets and exports to the Middle East, with harvest windows running November to May. The United States, specifically California, produces organic freeze-dried lemon for North American and EU markets, with USDA NOP and EU Organic dual certification common among processors.

India and Argentina supply primarily conventional grades, with Argentina serving as a Southern Hemisphere counter-seasonal source during European off-harvest months. According to FAO data, global lemon production exceeds 20 million tonnes annually, with citrus processing concentrated in regions that also handle fresh exports, allowing freeze-drying facilities to access both export-grade and processing-grade fruit within the same supply chain.

Bulk Freeze-Dried Lemon

Freeze-dried lemon is highly hygroscopic and absorbs moisture rapidly once packaging is opened. Suppliers ship in moisture barrier packaging, typically foil laminates or mylar-lined cartons, to maintain the target moisture content of under 5%.

Bulk formats include 5-10 kg cartons for smaller production runs and 10-25 kg bags for high-volume beverage and supplement manufacturing. Buyers must verify with suppliers that packaging includes desiccants and that seals meet shelf life requirements of 12-24 months.

Before committing to an order, confirm whether the product specification includes peel material, as this affects bitterness, essential oil content, and suitability for the final application. Freeze-dried grapefruit requires similar packaging protocols due to shared hygroscopic properties.

Organic Freeze-Dried Lemon

EU Organic certification for freeze-dried lemon is available from Spain, Turkey, and California. Spain and California both offer USDA NOP and EU Organic dual certification, which reduces documentation steps for buyers serving both North American and European markets. Turkey holds EU Organic certification from several processors, though dual certification is less common.

Organic freeze-dried lemon usually has higher MOQs than conventional supply, typically starting at 500 kg rather than 100 kg.

Freeze-Dried Lemon Private Label

Freeze-dried lemon is packed for retail in stand-up pouches, jars, sachets, and small tins. These formats are used for branded tea blends, baking ingredients, and direct-to-consumer wellness products. Private label buyers must specify whether the ingredient is whole lemon powder, juice powder only, or sliced product, as label claims and flavor profiles differ. MOQs for private label runs are higher than bulk orders and typically start at 500 units. Buyers must finalize mesh size or slice dimensions before production begins, as changes to particle specification require separate production runs.

Freeze-Dried Lemon Manufacturers

Manufacturers of freeze-dried lemon are concentrated in Spain, Turkey, the United States, and India. European processors typically serve the beverage, baking, and tea markets and hold BRC or IFS certification.

Nutrada lists GFSI-certified freeze-dried lemon suppliers from Spain, Turkey, the United States, and Argentina, covering powder, slices, and granules across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.

Further reading:

• Freeze Drying and Other Food Drying Methods Explained

This ingredient is also available as:

• Dried Lemon Peel
• Freeze-Dried Lemon Peel
• Frozen Lemon
• Frozen Lemon Peel
• Lemon Juice