Lime for juice processing
🧃 Lime for Juice Processing – High-Acid, High-Yield Citrus
✅ Overview
Limes used in juice production must offer high juice yield, strong acidity, and minimal seeds. The most preferred variety is seedless Persian/Tahiti lime (Citrus latifolia), known for its tart flavor, high juice content, and thin skin, making it perfect for commercial juicing and concentrate manufacturing.
🍋 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
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| Variety | Seedless Lime (Citrus latifolia) |
| Juice Yield | 42% – 52% (depending on ripeness) |
| Brix Level | 6.5 – 7.5° Brix (typical range) |
| Acidity (Citric) | 5 – 6.5% |
| Seeds | 0 – minimal (seedless) |
| Skin | Thin, easy to press mechanically |
| Form | Whole fresh lime or pre-cut |
🧴 Applications
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Fresh lime juice
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Lime concentrate & frozen pulp
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RTD (ready-to-drink) beverages
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Lime-based syrups & cordials
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Food flavoring (soups, sauces, seasoning)
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Cosmetics & essential oils (lime peel oil)
📦 Supply Options
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Whole fresh limes (sorted for processing-grade):
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Slightly blemished/undersized allowed
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Lower cost than export-grade limes
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Chopped limes (pre-cut, bulk frozen – on request)
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Juice concentrate (B2B sale from processors)
📉 Processing-Grade Lime Benefits
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💲 Lower cost than retail/export grade
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📦 Bulk supply available year-round
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🏭 Ideal for factories with juicing lines or extractors
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🌿 Sourced from certified farms (VietGAP / GlobalG.A.P.)
🌍 Top Supplier Countries
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Vietnam: Strong in seedless lime, ideal for juicing
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India: High volume (mostly seeded), cheaper for acid use
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Mexico: Large-scale industrial juice processing
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Brazil: Key player in citrus juice exports (esp. orange & lime)
📞 Interested in Buying Limes for Juice?
We can help you:
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Source processing-grade limes in bulk (FOB or CIF)
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Connect with lime juice concentrate suppliers
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Draft a purchase inquiry letter to Vietnamese processors
Would you like:
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A sample RFQ (Request for Quotation) for lime for juice production?
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A list of Vietnamese suppliers offering juice-grade limes?
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Info on juice concentrate vs. fresh juice from limes?
