الليمون الاسود

🖤 Dried Black Lemon (Loomi)

Also known as: Loomi, Black Lime, Dried Lime, الليمون الأسود المجفف

📝 General Description

Dried Black Lemon, commonly known as Loomi, is made by boiling fresh limes and then sun-drying them until they turn black. This process intensifies their tangy flavor and gives them a smoky, fermented aroma. Loomi is widely used in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine to add a sour, earthy depth to soups, stews, rice, and meat dishes. It is also valued in traditional medicine for its digestive and detoxifying properties.

🔬 Physical Properties

Color: Dark brown to black exterior

Form: Whole, sliced, or powdered

Odor: Smoky, fermented citrus aroma

Taste: Sour, slightly bitter, and earthy

Moisture Content: ≤ 12%

Particle Size: Whole or powder (60–100 mesh)

Purity: ≥ 98% natural dried fruit

🧪 Chemical Properties

Citric Acid Content: 6%–9%

Volatile Oil Content: 0.5%–1.2%

Total Ash: ≤ 6%

Acid Insoluble Ash: ≤ 1%

pH (aqueous solution): 2.5 – 3.5

🍽️ Nutritional Information (per 100g) (approximate)

Energy: 250–280 kcal

Protein: 3–5 g

Fat: 1–2 g

Carbohydrates: 60–70 g

Fiber: 20–30 g

Sugars: 10–15 g

Vitamin C: 25–40 mg

Sodium: < 30 mg

✅ Quality Standards

Naturally sun-dried without chemicals

Free from preservatives, artificial color, and additives

Complies with ISO, HACCP, and EU food regulations

Non-GMO, pesticide-free

🧫 Microbiological Standards

Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g

E. coli: Negative

Salmonella: Absent in 25g

Coliforms: < 100 cfu/g

📦 Packaging & Storage

Packaging: Kraft paper bags, PE inner liner, or custom packaging

Storage: Store in a dry, cool, and shaded area away from direct sunlight and moisture

Shelf Life: 18 to 24 months under ideal storage conditions

Origin: Egypt

🍲 Applications

Flavoring agent in rice, soups, and stews

Essential ingredient in Gulf and Levantine cuisines

Used in spice blends and pickling

Traditional remedies for digestion and flu

Herbal infusions and detox drinks

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