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Certified Organic Lemon Myrtle Ground Powder – 100% Australian Native Backhousia citriodora, Ground Fresh at The Herbal Connection, 250g to 20kg Bulk Wholesale
Certified Organic Lemon Myrtle Ground Powder – 100% Australian Native Backhousia citriodora, Ground Fresh at The Herbal Connection, 250g to 20kg Bulk Wholesale

Lemon Myrtle Organic - Ground Powder

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Botanical: Backhousia citriodora
Origin: Australia
Ground: Powdered fresh @ The Herbal Connection
$55.26 - $644.74
Certified Organic
Australian Native
Ground Fresh at HC
250g to 20kg Available
Product Details  

Origin: Australia

Backhousia citriodora

Lemon myrtle shows remarkable functionality as an antimicrobial and antifungal product, showing effectiveness against a hospital isolate of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (1). Lemon myrtle shows a broad-spectrum activity against food borne human pathogens, common food spoilage bacteria and common food spoilage yeasts and moulds as well as high anti oxidant activity (2,3,6,7). As well as having potential in natural food preservation and as a natural surface cleaning agent, it is currently investigated in the biological control of post harvest diseases in fruits and vegetables (4,5). Lemon myrtle was found to have higher lutein content (6.56 mg/100g DW) than avocado (0.6-1.05mg/100g DW), which is considered to be a primary source of carotenoid important for eye health. It has demonstrated superior antioxidant activity in the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) test: (3359.87mol TEq/g DW) with the hydrophilic fraction contributing 56.2 % and the lipophilic fraction 45.8%, due to the high citral content and Vitamin E (21.2 mg/100g DW). A FRAP assay of the same product (1225.3+/-72.2 mol Fe +2/g DW) confirmed high antioxidant activity. Lemon myrtle is exceptionally rich in Ca and contains 71mg/100g DW Folate (8).

Certification: NASAA 4306P

Source: (1) Wilkinson, J.M., Cavanagh, H.M>A., Antibacterial activity of essential oils from Australian native plants, Phytotherapy Research, Volume 19, issue7, pp.643-646. (2) Huynh, T.V., 2008, Encapsulation of lemon myrtle oil and its biological functionalities, Institute School of Land, Crop and Food Sciences, University of Queensland, MPhil Thesis. (3) Zhao, Jian: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/NPP/07-030.pdf (4) Lazar Elena: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/research/updates/issues/november-2006/essential-oils-help-control-postharvest-disease (5) http://www.aciar.gov.au/project/AGB/2002/086 (6) Dupont, S., Caffin, N., Bhandari, B., and Dykes, GA. (2006) In vitro antibacterial activity of Australian native herb extracts against food-related bacteria. Food Control, 17 11: 929-932 (7) Huynh, T., Caffin, N.A., Dykes, G.A and Bhandari, B.R. (2008) Optimization of the Microencapsulation of Lemon Myrtle Oil Using Response Surface Methodology. Drying Technology, 26 3: 357-368 (8) Konczak, I., Zabaras, D., Dunstan, M., Aguas, P., Roulfe, R., Pavan, A., (2009) Health Benefits of Australian Native Foods, RIRDC Pub. No. 09/133.

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Lemon Myrtle Organic - Ground Powder

$55.26 - $644.74
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Lemon Myrtle Organic - Ground Powder

$55.26 - $644.74

Certified Organic Lemon Myrtle Ground Powder — Backhousia citriodora

Certified Organic Lemon Myrtle Ground Powder (Backhousia citriodora) — the powder format of Australia's most celebrated native culinary herb, ground fresh at The Herbal Connection on the Gold Coast from certified organic Australian-grown whole leaf. Lemon Myrtle is a tall rainforest tree native to south-east Queensland whose leaves contain citral — the essential oil compound responsible for the pure lemon character — at concentrations of 90–98% of essential oil content. This extraordinary citral concentration makes Lemon Myrtle the most intensely and purely lemony flavouring ingredient on earth, surpassing actual lemon in both aromatic strength and flavour fidelity.

The ground powder format disperses evenly and invisibly into any application — making it the preferred form for baking, spice blending, manufacturing, coating applications, and any recipe where a fine, uniform citrus flavour delivery is needed without visible leaf pieces. Grinding fresh at HC rather than receiving pre-ground powder preserves the volatile citral essential oils that begin to dissipate once the leaf is milled. Certified organic. No known allergens. Naturally caffeine-free. Available in 250g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg bulk, and 20kg carton. This product is sold as a food only.

Product Specifications

Botanical Backhousia citriodora
Common Name Lemon Myrtle; Sweet Verbena Tree; Lemon Scented Myrtle
Origin Australia — south-east Queensland
Organic Status Certified Organic
Ingredient 100% Organic Lemon Myrtle Leaf (ground powder)
Processing Ground fresh at The Herbal Connection, Gold Coast — from certified organic Australian-grown whole leaf
Key Compound Citral — 90–98% of essential oil content; intensely pure lemon character
Flavour Profile Intensely pure, clean lemon — vibrant citrus aroma, no bitterness
Caffeine None — naturally caffeine-free
Allergens No known allergens. Trace elements may be present due to farming practices.
Sizes Available 250g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg bulk, 20kg carton
Storage Below 23°C in a dark, dry, airtight container — use promptly once opened

Lemon Myrtle Ground Powder — FAQs

Everything you need to know before you order.

Lemon Myrtle's extraordinary flavour comes from citral — a highly volatile essential oil compound that begins to dissipate from the moment the leaf is milled. Pre-ground Lemon Myrtle powder that has been milled at origin, shipped internationally, and warehoused before reaching an Australian buyer has already lost a meaningful portion of its aromatic intensity compared to freshly ground product. By sourcing whole certified organic Australian-grown leaf and grinding it fresh at our Gold Coast facility, The Herbal Connection delivers a powder with significantly better citral retention — and therefore more intense, vivid lemon character — than equivalent pre-ground product. For buyers who want the maximum flavour impact from their Lemon Myrtle powder, fresh-ground is the superior choice.
The powder format is preferred over the whole leaf for applications where fine, even flavour dispersion is required without visible leaf pieces. Baking: fold into shortbread, cakes, biscuits, meringues, and pastry cream — the powder disperses evenly through the batter or mixture without leaving visible herb fragments. Spice blends and rubs: incorporate into native Australian spice mixes, seafood seasonings, and poultry rubs. Manufacturing and food production: ideal for product formulation where a consistent, measurable, fine-particle lemon flavour ingredient is required. Beverages: dissolve into cold syrups, cocktail mixers, and cordials. Confectionery: stir into ganache, icing, marshmallow, and chocolate coatings. Use sparingly — even in powder form, Lemon Myrtle is highly concentrated.
Choose the whole leaf for tea infusions, slow-cooked dishes where the leaf can be removed before serving, and applications where an identifiable herb piece is desirable — similar to how you might use a bay leaf or a dried herb. Choose the powder for baking, spice blending, manufacturing, product formulation, and any application where you need the leaf's flavour without its physical form — where a fine, invisible, evenly dispersed lemon flavour is what you're after. Both are certified organic and ground from the same Australian-grown leaf source — the choice is purely about the application format.
The powder is very concentrated — use sparingly. As a rough guide in baking, start with ½–1 teaspoon per standard cake or biscuit recipe and adjust upward to taste — you can always add more but can't remove it once incorporated. In dry spice blends, begin with 2–5% by weight and adjust. In liquid applications such as syrups and dressings, dissolve ¼ teaspoon into 100ml of liquid and adjust from there. The fresh-ground character of this product means it is more potent than older pre-ground alternatives, so err on the side of less when trialling for the first time.
Yes — Certified Organic. The whole leaf used to produce this powder is sourced from certified organic Australian-grown Backhousia citriodora. The Herbal Connection is a Certified Organic business operating from our 5-Star Eat Safe licensed facility on the Gold Coast. Certification documentation is available on request. This product is suitable for labelling as "Certified Organic" in product development and manufacturing applications.
Certified Organic Lemon Myrtle Ground Powder is available in 250g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg bulk, and 20kg carton. The 5kg is bulk packed, not individual units. The 20kg carton is available for high-volume food manufacturing applications. We ship Australia-wide from our Gold Coast warehouse. For ongoing wholesale supply or manufacturing volume enquiries, contact us at sales@herbalconnection.com.au or (07) 5451 8780.

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