Freeze-Dried Lime Suppliers - Wholesale & Bulk

Nutrada lists GFSI-certified Freeze-Dried lime suppliers from Mexico and Brazil, filterable by certification, form, and MOQ.

Freeze-Dried Lime Types and Forms

Two distinct lime species dominate commercial Freeze-Dried lime supply: Key lime (Citrus aurantifolia) and Persian lime (C. latifolia).

Freeze-Dried lime is processed into three primary commercial forms, each requiring different storage specifications.

Freeze-Dried Lime Origin and Supply

Mexico dominates global lime production and maintains year-round supply from tropical growing regions, offering both Persian and Key lime varieties with established freeze-drying infrastructure. Brazilian processors focus on Tahiti lime (Persian variety) with competitive export pricing and standard phytosanitary documentation for EU markets. Vietnamese lime production has expanded for export but requires careful verification of EU import documentation standards. Citrus MRL controls apply under EU Regulation 396/2005, with specific mefentrifluconazole limits recently adjusted for lime products.

Bulk Freeze-Dried Lime

Freeze-Dried lime is highly hygroscopic and requires moisture levels below 3-5% to maintain tartness and prevent clumping. Standard packaging uses nitrogen-flushed sealed bags ranging from 5kg to 25kg formats. Buyers must verify post-harvest fungicide residue certificates with suppliers, particularly for peel-containing products like zest and slices. Storage above 25 degrees Celsius or exposure to humidity accelerates flavor degradation and reduces the characteristic sour intensity that makes Freeze-Dried lime suitable for citrus applications where tartness is essential.

Organic Freeze-Dried Lime

Mexico and Brazil both maintain EU Organic certification capacity for lime production, with Mexican suppliers offering organic Key lime varieties and Brazilian processors providing organic Persian lime. Organic certification eliminates post-harvest fungicide concerns that affect conventional citrus peel products. Spanish suppliers provide limited EU-origin organic supply with dual USDA NOP availability for export markets.

Freeze-Dried Lime Private Label

Consumer packaging formats include resealable pouches for cocktail garnish applications, glass jars for tea blending, and sachets for single-serve beverage mixes. MOQ for private label typically starts at 500kg due to specialized nitrogen-flushing requirements. Buyers must specify tartness tolerance levels before production begins, as Freeze-Dried lime's intense sourness can overwhelm formulations without proper balance testing.

Freeze-Dried Lime Manufacturers

Manufacturers concentrate in Mexico and Brazil where lime processing infrastructure supports year-round freeze-drying capacity. Request batch-specific moisture analysis, citric acid content verification, and fungicide residue certificates from suppliers. Mexican processors often provide Key lime authenticity documentation for applications while Brazilian manufacturers focus on consistent Persian lime specifications.

Nutrada lists GFSI-certified Freeze-Dried lime suppliers from Mexico, Brazil, and Spain, covering slices, powder, and zest across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.

This ingredient is also available as:

• Lime Oil
• Frozen Lime
• Frozen Lime Peel
• Lime Juice