Lemon Powder | Nimbu, Nimma

Lemon Powder — known as Nimbu in Hindi, Elumichai in Tamil, Nimma in Telugu, Cherunaranga in Malayalam, Limbu in Marathi, and Lebu in Bengali (Citrus limon)

Lemon Powder (Citrus limon) is a fine, pale-yellow powder from spray-dried fresh lemon juice, preserving the vibrant citrus flavour, tart profile, and natural vitamin C content. The additive-free powder suits functional beverages, marinades, confectionery, seasoning blends, and supplement sachets requiring a clean-label natural lemon flavouring and acidulant.

Key benefits

• Natural Vitamin C: Supports immune health with high antioxidant content.
• Pure Citrus Flavor: Delivers authentic lemon taste without artificial additives.
• Versatile Ingredient: Suitable for a wide range of food, beverage, and confectionery products.
• Clean-label Friendly: Free from carriers, preservatives, and artificial ingredients.
• Long Shelf Life: Maintains quality for up to 18 months when stored properly.

How to use

• Beverages: Add lemon powder to drinks for a fresh citrus flavor.
• Marinades: Mix lemon powder into marinades for tenderizing and flavor.
• Functional food inclusion: Add Lemon Powder to granola bars, protein balls, and functional snack formats — pilot at 2–5% inclusion rate and adjust to flavour and nutritional target.
• Supplement powder blends: Blend Lemon Powder into meal replacement, green blend, and adaptogen formulas — verify taste profile and dispersibility at target inclusion rate.
• Beverage & drink mixes: Incorporate Lemon Powder into instant beverage premixes — confirm solubility and colour contribution at intended concentration.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Lemon Powder?

Lemon powder supports beverage flavor by providing a natural, vibrant citrus taste that can brighten the overall profile of drinks. Its natural citric acid also acts as a preservative, helping to extend shelf life and maintain quality over time. Rich in vitamin C, it can contribute to health benefits while adding a fresh lemon aroma. The powder's concentrated form makes it convenient for formulation and storage, ensuring consistent flavor in various beverage products. Its natural composition means it supports clean-label ingredients and reduces the need for artificial flavorings

Claim strength: Moderate

What formats and MOQ options are available for Lemon Powder?

Lemon Powder is available in 1 kg sample packs and bulk quantities from Herbuno. Packaged in food-grade HDPE drums or foil-lined kraft bags. Full documentation supplied with every order.

Claim strength: High

What documentation is supplied with Lemon Powder?

Per-lot CoA and SDS are supplied with every order of Lemon Powder. CoA covers identity, purity, heavy metals, microbial limits, and moisture content. Organic certification and FSSAI documentation available for relevant variants. Shelf life: 18–36 months from manufacture under recommended storage conditions.

Claim strength: High

Claim-strength scale — High = multiple human studies; Moderate = a few trials; Emerging = early lab data.

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