Lemon Peel Extract Powder

Lemon peel extract is made from the outer rind of Citrus limon fruit, the yellow zest together with the white pith beneath it, and not from the juice or the seed. Water extraction concentrates the soluble peel fraction, and the liquor is dried into a light yellow powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio and milled to 80 mesh, with no marker percentage declared. Pure flavonoid and coumarin compounds from lemon and a lemon fruit powder are listed separately, so this lemon peel extract is the whole-peel option without a stated marker.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0412 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Fruit & Berry, Gummies & Chews, Lemon, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Citrus limon Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck, the lemon, an evergreen citrus tree of the Rutaceae. The part used is the peel, meaning the flavedo with its oil glands and the albedo, the spongy white layer under it. Juice, pulp, seed and leaf are not included. Lemon fruit powder is made from the juice and pulp and is a separate product. Flavanone glycosides, pectin and a small fraction of coumarins are the main constituent families of lemon peel, named here without figures. The volatile peel oil is largely absent from a water extract.

Lemon Peel Extract vs Other Forms

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Peel Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried lemon peel	Peel-derived material without a marker claim
Eriocitrin 98%	Isolated eriocitrin, a flavanone glycoside of lemon	A single defined flavonoid is needed
Citropten 98%	Isolated citropten, a coumarin from citrus peel	A single defined coumarin is needed
Lemon Powder	Dried powder from lemon juice and pulp	Fruit acidity and flavor are the target

Ratio extracts of lemon peel state concentration against the rind and nothing else, so the 10:1 figure cannot be compared with any pure-compound percentage.

The two compounds in the table are single molecules isolated from lemon, whereas this Citrus limon extract carries the whole soluble peel fraction, pectin included. The fruit powder is a juice product, sour and acidic, while the peel extract is far less acidic and its pectin fraction behaves differently in a mix. Writing the rind, not the fruit, on the order keeps those two ingredients from being swapped.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Citrus limon
Plant Part	Fruit & Berry
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Lemon Zest and Pith
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light yellow powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Citrus Peel Capsules

Lemon peel extract goes into two-piece capsules as a light yellow powder with a faint citrus note and a mild bitterness. Pectin from the white pith makes the powder somewhat cohesive, so a flow aid in the premix and an early fill-weight check keep the capsule weight even.

Citrus-Style Drink Powders

In drink powders the extract gives a pale yellow, slightly hazy liquid that pairs with lemon, lime and grapefruit flavors. The soluble pectin adds a little body, and the water-extracted powder is much less sour than lemon juice powder at the same weight.

Chewable Gummy Premixes

Gummies pair the extract with lemon or yuzu-style flavors, where the pale yellow tint blends in. Pectin from the peel can contribute to the gel, so it is worth running a set-strength trial before adjusting the main gelling agent in the recipe.

Compressed Tablet Blends

A tablet formula places the extract at modest inclusion beside microcrystalline cellulose. Because the pectin fraction attracts water, granulate before compression and keep the press room dry to prevent sticking on the punches and softening of the finished tablet.

Sachet and Stick Mixes

Sticks combine the extract with citric acid and a sweetener for a stirred drink. Pale lemon colors stay bright in an opaque stick film, and a dry fill room prevents caking of the pectin-bearing powder around the seal.

Formulation Notes

Lemon peel extract is a light yellow powder with a faint, clean citrus aroma, much weaker than the fresh rind, and a mildly bitter taste. Stirred into water, it forms a pale, hazy dispersion, with a little fine material dropping out over time. The aroma of the rind is carried mostly by oil, which a water extract leaves behind.

Pectin-bearing powders pick up moisture and clump, so weigh the lemon peel extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw. Surface caking is the first sign of uptake. Blend a free-flowing carrier into the powder before capsule filling, and sift it onto the liquid while stirring when making drinks.

Flavanone glycosides in citrus peel can crystallize out of concentrated solutions on standing and leave a faint haze or a thin sediment. This is a physical change rather than spoilage. For clear drinks, trial lemon peel extract at the intended dose and let the liquid rest before judging clarity.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

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