Green Finger Lime Powder - 50g

Name: Green Finger Lime Powder - 50g
SKU: FINGLIMEG50
Price: 30.79 AUD
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Origin: Australia

Botanical: Citrus australasica

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Finger Lime is a native citrus prized for its unique caviar-like pulp and attractive colour, which can vary between yellow, green, pale pink and crimson. Finger Lime trees were traditionally found in the sub-tropical rainforests of Northern NSW and Queensland, part of the Bundjalung language nation.

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Green Finger Lime Powder - 50g

$30.79

Green Finger Lime Powder — Australian Native Citrus australasica

Green Finger Lime Powder (Citrus australasica) — a fine powder produced from the green-vesicled variety of Australia's most celebrated native citrus. Finger Lime trees grow naturally in the subtropical rainforests of northern New South Wales and Queensland — country of the Bundjalung nation — and have been a traditional food of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the region for tens of thousands of years. The fruit is unlike any other citrus: elongated, finger-shaped, and packed with hundreds of tiny, firm, pearl-like vesicles that pop on the palate and release a burst of intensely tart, high-acid, lime-forward juice. The green variety produces vesicles that range from pale green to yellow-green, with a clean, bright, sharp citrus character and slightly less floral complexity than the pink variety.

This 50g size is ideal for recipe development, sampling, and small-scale production trials before committing to bulk. The powder format disperses readily into liquids, batters, and sauces — delivering the intense citrus impact of the fresh fruit in a shelf-stable, highly practical format. This product is sold as a food only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Product Specifications

Botanical Citrus australasica

Variety Green (vesicle colour: pale green to yellow-green)

Common Names Finger Lime; Australian Finger Lime; Caviar Lime

Origin Australia — subtropical rainforests of northern NSW and Queensland, Bundjalung country

Ingredient 100% Green Finger Lime Powder

Flavour Profile Intensely tart, bright, high-acid citrus — clean lime-forward character

Size 50g — sample / trial size

Bulk Available Yes — Pink Finger Lime Powder available 250g to 5kg; contact us for green bulk enquiries

Storage Below 23°C in a dark, dry, airtight container

Green Finger Lime Powder — FAQs

Everything you need to know before you order.

What is Finger Lime and what makes it unique?

Finger Lime (Citrus australasica) is a small native citrus tree endemic to the subtropical rainforests of south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales, in the country of the Bundjalung nation. Unlike conventional round citrus, it produces elongated, finger-shaped fruit 4–12cm long, filled with hundreds of tiny, firm, pearl-like vesicles — the juice cells — that pop on the palate and release an intensely tart, high-acid burst of 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 globally — appearing on restaurant menus from Sydney to Tokyo. The green variety produces pale green to yellow-green vesicles with a clean, sharp, unadulterated lime-citrus character.

How does the green variety differ from the pink?

Both are Citrus australasica — the same species — differing in the colour and slight character of their vesicles. The green variety has pale green to yellow-green vesicles with a clean, sharp, pure citrus-lime character — bright and direct with strong acid. The pink variety has rose to deep pink vesicles and a slightly more complex, floral aromatic profile on top of the base citrus. In powder form, the green produces a more neutral-coloured, clean citrus powder; the pink produces a more visually distinctive powder with a warmer tone. For most culinary applications the flavour profiles are very similar — the pink commands a significant price premium largely due to its visual distinctiveness and lower yields. The green 50g is an excellent and cost-effective way to incorporate authentic Australian finger lime into recipe development.

How is finger lime powder best used?

Beverages: blend into sparkling water, cocktails, and mocktails; use as a rim garnish or dissolve into syrups and cordials. Seafood and oysters: dust lightly over raw and cooked seafood as a finishing citrus element. Fine dining: incorporate into vinaigrettes, emulsions, and sauces; use as a finishing element on crudo and ceviche. Confectionery and baking: fold into macarons, citrus tarts, shortbread, and lemon-forward desserts; stir into ganache for a sharp citrus note. Functional food and beverage development: incorporate into native Australian product ranges and premium condiments. A small amount delivers significant impact — a little goes a long way.

Is bulk available? What other finger lime formats do you stock?

The green variety is currently available in this 50g sample size. For bulk green finger lime powder enquiries, please contact our office directly. The broader finger lime range also includes Pink Finger Lime Powder (available 250g to 5kg bulk) and Dried Finger Lime Pieces (available 250g to 5kg bulk) — both available on the website. Contact us at sales@herbalconnection.com.au or (07) 5451 8780 for wholesale pricing and availability.

Why is finger lime powder significantly more expensive than other citrus powders?

Finger lime supply is inherently limited — the trees take several years to bear fruit, require subtropical rainforest conditions, and cannot be rapidly scaled like major citrus crops. The fruit-to-powder conversion ratio is high, meaning a significant weight of fresh fruit is required to produce a small quantity of powder. The trees are slow-maturing and yields per tree are modest. And critically, there is no cheaper import alternative — authentic Australian Finger Lime is exclusively Australian and cannot be substituted by imported citrus powders. The 50g size at $30.79 is an accessible entry point for recipe development before committing to bulk volumes.