Desert Lime Powder (Freeze Dried) 25g
$20.25
(Citrus glauca)
Also known as the Australian round lime, bush lime, or wild lime, Desert Lime is a pea-sized citrus fruit native to the desert regions of Australia. Famed for its intensely tart lime-grapefruit flavours, when freeze-dried and milled, this fantastic native lime packs a punch in both sweet and savoury dishes. Use it as a garnish for cocktails and desserts, dissolved into liquids, or added to spice blends and sauces.
- Native superfood
- Organically farmed* in Western Australia
- Biodegradable packaging
35 in stock
Additional Information
Garnish: Sprinkle fruit powder on top of yoghurt or desserts like ice cream, pudding, or cheesecake for added flavour and a pop of colour.
Salad Dressings and Vinaigrettes: Blend fruit powder into salad dressings or vinaigrettes to create unique and fruity flavour profiles for your salads.
Cocktails and Mocktails: Use fruit powder as a rimming salt or sugar for cocktail glasses, or mix it into your favourite alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for fruity cocktails and mocktails.
Marinades and Glazes: Combine fruit powder with other ingredients like herbs, spices, and liquids to make flavourful marinades and glazes for meat, poultry, or seafood.
Smoothies and Shakes: Blend fruit powder into your favourite smoothie or milkshake for an instant burst of fruity flavour. It dissolves easily in liquids and adds natural sweetness.
Baking: Incorporate fruit powder into your baking recipes. You can add it to cake batters, muffin mixes, pancake or waffle batter, or even cookie dough to infuse your baked goods with fruit flavour.
The freeze-dried fruit is milder in flavour in comparison to fresh or frozen fruit. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
Store in an air-tight container, in a cool dark place.
Rich in Vitamin C: Desert Lime is a good source of vitamin C, which is essential for the immune system, skin health, and wound healing. Vitamin C also acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Antioxidant Properties: The fruit contains antioxidants, including flavonoids and coumarins, which may help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
Dietary Fibre: Desert Lime contains dietary fibre, which is important for digestive health. Fibre aids in maintaining regular bowel movements, preventing constipation, and supporting overall gut health.
Essential Minerals: It provides essential minerals such as potassium, which is important for heart health, and other minerals like calcium and magnesium, which are vital for bone health.
Low in Calories: Like many citrus fruits, Desert Lime is relatively low in calories, making it a healthy snack option for those watching their calorie intake.
Potential Antimicrobial Properties: Some studies suggest that certain compounds found in citrus fruits, including Desert Lime, may have antimicrobial properties, which could help in fighting off certain pathogens.
Bioactive Compounds: Desert Lime contains various bioactive compounds, including phytochemicals, which may have health-promoting effects. These compounds can contribute to overall well-being and may play a role in disease prevention.
Perishable Shipping Info:
Frozen produce can only be shipped express, or picked-up from the Creative Native warehouse in Adelaide. Creative Native ensures that all perishable items are packed in foam, along with icepacks to help prevent defrost during transit, however, if you choose shipping as a delivery method, we are not responsible for any delay occurred with third-party services. If the delay causes the product to be de-frosted, we can only offer a replacement for the product, but not a refund for a third-party service.
Creative Native strongly recommends pick-up as the safest option.
If you are concerned about shipping perishable items to your location, please contact us at: sales@creativenativefoods.com.au. From there, we can run accurate freight quotes, or look into the potential of temperature controlled freight methods such as air freight.
