Lemon Peel Wholesale

What is Lemon Peel?

Lemon peel is the outer, aromatic layer of the lemon fruit, rich in essential oils and bright citrus flavor. While often removed during fresh consumption, it serves as a powerful ingredient across culinary, wellness, and cosmetic industries. Its natural acidity and fragrance enhance a range of products, from baked goods and teas to natural cleaners and body care formulas. Aromatic and slightly bitter, lemon peel is used with orange peel, cranberries, or apples in teas and baking.

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Types, Varieties & Forms

Lemon peel is processed into multiple forms to support commercial, foodservice, and retail uses:

• Powder – Finely ground peel ideal for flavoring beverages, confections, sauces, and spice blends.
• Granules – Coarse pieces used in marinades, teas, and seasoning mixes.
• Diced or Chopped Peel – Uniform cubes popular in baking, energy bars, and health foods.
• Whole or Sliced Peel – Larger segments for infusions, extracts, and decorative garnishes.

These forms are offered as unsweetened, sweetened, infused, or preservative-free, based on application needs.

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Harvest Season

Lemon peel is collected in sync with fruit harvest, typically during the late winter to early spring in most growing regions. However, thanks to the year-round cultivation of lemons in tropical and subtropical climates, lemon peel production remains consistent throughout the year.

• India – Harvest occurs year-round, with peak output during winter and spring.
• Spain – Lemon harvest spans November to May, supporting strong peel exports.
• United States (California & Florida) – Lemon harvesting occurs from January through April, aligning with major peel processing periods.

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Producing Countries

Key lemon-producing countries supply lemon peel for both local use and global markets:

• India – The world’s largest lemon producer with over 3.5 million tonnes annually.
• Mexico – Exports over 2.9 million tonnes, especially to the U.S. and Latin American markets.
• China – Produces 2.61 million tonnes, contributing to Asian and international demand.
• Spain, Argentina, and Turkey – All offer premium lemon varieties and advanced drying infrastructure, ideal for dried peel processing.

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Trends & Industry Insights

Lemon peel has transitioned from a byproduct to a sought-after ingredient in clean-label food and wellness formulations. Historically used for flavoring and home remedies, it is now embraced in modern applications:

• In food and beverage, lemon peel powder and zest are used in spice blends, functional teas, beverages, and desserts.
• In health and cosmetics, lemon peel extracts are valued for vitamin C, antioxidants, and antibacterial benefits.
• In natural product development, lemon peel aligns with sustainability trends as a reclaimed ingredient from lemon processing.

Demand is rising in plant-based, organic, and non-GMO categories, as well as in artisanal and functional product lines.

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Lemon Peel Manufacturers

Nutrada helps buyers source lemon peel in powder, granule, diced, and sliced forms from trusted lemon peel manufacturers in Spain, Argentina, the U.S., and India. Whether for use in spice production, functional beverages, baking, or cleaning products, our platform enables transparent, high-volume procurement with compliance-ready documentation.

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Bulk Lemon Peel

Lemon peel is available in bulk formats packaged in food-grade sacks, drums, or custom bags designed for industrial, foodservice, or nutraceutical sectors. Nutrada supports tailored packaging and shipping worldwide.

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Private Label Lemon Peel Products

Leverage Nutrada’s private label suppliers to create branded lemon peel-based items such as tea infusions, supplement blends, citrus scrubs, and culinary powders. We assist with co-manufacturing, packaging design, and regulatory compliance.

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Organic Lemon Peel

Certified organic lemon peel is available through Nutrada in powder, granule, and sliced formats, sourced under USDA Organic, EU Organic, and other leading standards. Ideal for clean-label and premium applications.

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Find Lemon Peel Suppliers on Nutrada

Create a Nutrada account to access a curated network of global lemon peel suppliers. Whether you're sourcing for culinary, cosmetic, or wellness production, Nutrada simplifies your supply chain with verified documentation, product traceability, and competitive pricing.

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