Dried Finger Lime Pieces — Australian Native Citrus australasica
Dried Finger Lime Pieces (Citrus australasica) — whole dried pieces of Australia's most distinctive native citrus, offering a format that preserves the structural character and textural presence of the fruit that a powder cannot replicate. Finger Lime trees grow naturally in the subtropical rainforests of northern New South Wales and Queensland — part of the Bundjalung language nation — and produce elongated, finger-shaped fruit containing hundreds of tiny, firm, pearl-like vesicles that are both the most visually striking and the most texturally unique element of the fruit. Dried pieces retain the concentrated tart, high-acid, lime-forward citrus character and can be rehydrated for applications requiring texture and visual impact, or used dry as a garnish, seasoning piece, or infusion ingredient.
The pieces format is distinct from the powder: where powder disperses flavour evenly and invisibly, dried pieces provide visible, identifiable Australian native citrus presence — a significant advantage in fine dining plating, native food product development, and premium ingredient labelling. No known allergens. Available in 250g, 500g, 1kg, and 5kg bulk. This product is sold as a food only.
Product Specifications
BotanicalCitrus australasica
Common NamesFinger Lime; Australian Finger Lime; Caviar Lime
OriginAustralia — subtropical rainforests of northern NSW and Queensland
FormatDried whole pieces — not powder
Ingredient100% Australian Finger Lime Pieces
Flavour ProfileIntensely tart, bright citrus — high-acid, lime-forward with floral notes
CaffeineNone — naturally caffeine-free
AllergensNo known allergens. Trace elements may be present due to farming practices.
StorageBelow 23°C in a dark, dry, airtight container
Dried Finger Lime Pieces — FAQs
Everything you need to know before you order.
Finger Lime (Citrus australasica) is a small native citrus tree endemic to the subtropical rainforests of south-east Queensland and north-east NSW. It produces elongated finger-shaped fruit containing hundreds of tiny, firm, pearl-like vesicles — the juice cells — known as "citrus caviar" for their resemblance to fish roe. Unlike conventional citrus where the juice cells burst immediately, finger lime vesicles hold their shape and pop on the palate, releasing an intense burst of high-acid, bright citrus juice. This unique textural quality — combined with the fruit's exclusively Australian provenance — has made it one of the most sought-after native ingredients in fine dining globally, appearing on menus from Sydney to Tokyo to New York.
The two formats serve different purposes. Powder disperses flavour invisibly and evenly — ideal for beverages, batters, sauces, and applications where a clean, uniform citrus hit is needed without visible pieces. Dried pieces provide visible, identifiable finger lime presence — the elongated form of the dried fruit or cross-section pieces is immediately recognisable and communicates provenance and premium positioning on the plate or in a product. Pieces can be rehydrated in liquids to partially restore texture, used dry as a garnish or flavour inclusion in dry blends and spice rubs, or incorporated into baked goods and confectionery where a visible native citrus piece adds visual interest and flavour bursts. For producers labelling products as containing finger lime, pieces provide an unambiguous visual proof of inclusion.
Rehydration: soak pieces briefly in water, citrus juice, or spirits to partially restore their texture and release flavour into the soaking liquid — both the liquid and rehydrated pieces can be used. Fine dining garnish: place dry or lightly rehydrated pieces directly on seafood, oysters, crudo, and ceviche as a visual garnish and flavour element. Dry spice blends and rubs: incorporate into native Australian spice blends and seasoning mixes for seafood and poultry. Baking and confectionery: fold into shortbread, biscotti, tarts, and chocolate as a flavour inclusion — the pieces soften and release citrus flavour during baking. Beverages: drop into cocktails, gin and tonics, and sparkling water as a garnish that slowly releases citrus flavour. Tea blends: incorporate into loose leaf tea blends as a citrus flavour and visual inclusion.
Both are 100% Australian Finger Lime (Citrus australasica) products at the same price point, but they are different formats for different applications. The Pink Finger Lime Powder is finely ground from the pink-vesicled variety, delivering concentrated colour and flavour in a dispersible powder form. The Dried Finger Lime Pieces retain the physical form of the fruit — visible, textural pieces that provide both flavour and identifiable presence. A wholesale buyer developing a product range may use powder for flavouring applications and pieces for inclusion applications where finger lime needs to be seen in the finished product.
Dried Finger Lime Pieces are available in 250g, 500g, 1kg, and 5kg bulk packs. The 5kg is bulk packed, not individual units. Given the premium nature and limited supply of this ingredient, we recommend contacting our office directly for larger volume requirements or to discuss lead times. We ship Australia-wide from our Gold Coast warehouse.
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