Description:
The lemon is a small evergreen tree native to Asia, and the tree's oval yellow fruit. The fruit juice is about 5% to 6% citric acid, which gives lemons a sour taste, and a pH of 2 to 3. Many lemon-flavored drinks and candies are available. The distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in many dishes across the world. Lemon is also rich in vitamin C and contains smaller amounts of the B vitamins, particularly B1, B2, and niacin.
Information:
Other Name: Dried Lemon Powder
Specification: Straight Powder
Active Ingredient: Vitamin C/ citric acid
Apperance: Light Yellow Powder
Part Used: Fruit
Main Function:
1.Have the function of antioxidant activity;
2.Have the function of antimicrobial, antiviral activity against a variety of viruses, such as herpes simplex virus;
3.It can prevent angiocardiopathy,lower blood pressure
4.Clearing heat and expectoration
5. It can engender liquid,relieving summer-heat ,Appetizer;
Application:
1. Applied in Food field;
2. Applied in Pharmaceutical field;
3. Applied in Cosmetic field.
Analysis of Lemon Powder
ANALYSIS | SPECIFICATION |
Appearance | Light Yellow Powder |
Odor | Characteristic |
Tasted | Characteristic |
Extract solvent | Water & Alcohol |
Sieve Analysis | 100% pass through 80 mesh sieve |
Loss on Drying | <5% |
Ash | <5% |
Heavy Metal | ≤10ppm |
Lead | ≤2ppm |
Arsenic | ≤2ppm |
Total Plate Count | Max. 1000cfu/g |
Yeast & Mold | Max. 100cfu/g |
E.Coli | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative |
Storage: | Store in sealed containers at cool & dry place. Protect from light, moisture and pest infestation. |
Shelf life: | 2 years when properly stored. |
