Ingredient Information

Function

Lime juice concentrate is a flavoring concoction that is usually made with the juice of real limes, lime oil and added preservatives. This substance is used for flavoring meals cooked at home and is also used in restaurants that offer lime flavored dishes. Lime juice concentrate can also be used in mixing beverages or cocktails. Some lime juice concentrate is pre-sweetened with real or artificial sugars so that it can be added directly into mixed drinks. Lime juice concentrate is a liquid used for flavoring foods and beverages.

Other Use and Industries

While Lime juice concentrate is used almost exclusively for flavoring foods and beverages, it is sometimes used in home cleaning supplies such as dishwasher detergent and dish liquid soap. It can also be used as an aroma additive in candles and hand soaps. Because of its citric acid content and antibacterial properties, lime juice concentrate can be used as an astringent.

Health Effects

Lime juice concentrate is very flavorful and is not necessarily harmful to human health, but because of the production process, much of the healthy benefits of limes and their natural juice is removed from the final product. Lime juice concentrate is not a reliable source of Vitamin C or other trace nutrients and minerals. Lime juice concentrate can be healthfully consumed in moderation.

Origins

Lime juice concentrate differs from real lime juice in that it involves mixing the juice of a lime with other flavor components. Lime juice concentrate is made by extracting the juice of limes and straining out the seeds and the pulp. This strongly flavored liquid is then mixed with other substances such as lime oil, flavor preservatives, and sometimes sweetening agents. Lime juice concentrate has a longer shelf life than regular lime juice, but the additives included in the liquid concentrate are not ideal when consumed in large amounts.