Product Name: Black Dried Lemon & Yellow sun dried Lemon

Family: Rutaceae

Botanical Name: Citrus limon (lemon)

Common Names: Loomi | Noomi Basra | Dried Black Lemon | Sun Dried Lemon

Cultivation: Conventional only; available without pesticide residue analysis.

HS Code: 0805.50

MOQ: 1 × 20′ FCL, 5 MT

Origin: Egypt

Crop: Aug. – Sept.

Introduction

Source your next container of dried black limes and sun-dried limes directly from Egypt — available as Whole Black, Whole Yellow, or Ground, processed to meet your exact specifications for Gulf spice blending, tea, or industrial seasoning.

Loomi is one of the few ingredients where the processing is the product. A fresh lime is tart and bright. Dried slowly through Egypt’s summer heat until the interior blackens, it becomes something else entirely — deeply sour, faintly fermented, smoky, with the musky complexity that anchors Gulf and Iraqi cooking. There is no substitute and no shortcut.

The two grades we produce come from the same fruit taken to different endpoints, and they serve genuinely different buyers. Our family has dealt in dried citrus in Fayoum and the Delta since 1960.

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Available Forms

Choose the form that best matches your processing requirements:

Whole Black Limes (loomi / noomi basra) — fully oxidised through dual-stage drying. Hard, dark brown to black shell, hollow interior, intensely sour with fermented and smoky notes. The grade for kabsa, machboos, Iraqi and Persian stews, and Gulf spice blends. Sold as black lime spice when ground.

Whole Yellow Limes / Lemons (sun dried) — single-stage solar dried, retaining a mustard-yellow to light brown shell. Cleaner, brighter, straightforwardly tart without the fermented depth. Preferred for tea and citrus infusions, and where a lighter colour is wanted in the finished product.

Ground (powder) — either grade milled to your mesh specification. Ground loomi loses aroma faster than whole, so we mill close to dispatch rather than holding stock.

How the black grade is produced: solar drying to set the shell and begin the internal colour change, then controlled oven dehydration to drive the interior to full black oxidation consistently, then a final solar finish to stabilise the fruit for storage. Skipping either stage is what produces the inconsistent, mouldy, or under-oxidised product that turns up on the spot market.

Quality & Certifications

We stand behind the quality of our dried limes (Black Lemon or Sun dried Lemon) because we build long-term supply partnerships.

For independent verification, we accept third-party inspection by SGS or another inspection company of your choice, at the buyer’s expense.

Our EIC certificates and registrations include:

• NFSA registered with the Egyptian Food Safety Authority
• ISO 9001 & ISO 22000 certified for quality and food safety management
• FDA, DUNS, GACC (China), and MFDS (Korea) registered

Learn more about our certificates and register certificates and registrations that support your import and compliance requirements.

Beyond certificates, we rely on our family experience and reputation. Our roots in the herb trade go back to 1960, beginning with our grandfather. We protect that reputation with every shipment and seek lasting relationships with importers.

Shipping, Export Coordination & Documentation

Shipping & Logistics:

• FOB, CFR, and CIF Incoterms, with loading from Port Said, Alexandria, Damietta, and Sokhna ports
• Cost-effective shipping arrangements through our freight partners

Export Documentation:

• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Certificate of Origin (COO)
• Official Phytosanitary Certificate
• Bill of Lading (BL)
• Fumigation Certificate — particularly important for whole dried fruit, where insect risk is higher than for cut or milled product
• War Risk Insurance for 40′ containers, covered by EIC

Silica gel is placed inside the container to help control humidity and protect the quality of the dried limes during transit.

5. Packaging, Shelf Life & Storage

Packing Configurations:

• 10 kg / 20 kg Polypropylene (PP) bags
• Customized B2B packing available on request

Shelf Life: Up to 24 months for whole fruit when stored under recommended conditions. Ground product is best used within 12 months.

Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry environment below 25°C, protected from direct sunlight, humidity, and pests. Whole dried citrus is more vulnerable to insect activity than milled product, so fumigation and sealed storage matter.

Supply Capacity & What Affects Dried Lime Price

Supply Capacity:

• MOQ: 1 × 20′ FCL, 5 metric tons. Whole dried limes (Black Lemon or Sun dried Lemon) are hollow and very low density, so a container fills by volume long before weight.
• Regular monthly shipping availability
• Contract-based programs for continuous annual-volume supply

What Affects Dried Lime Price (Black Lemon or Sun dried Lemon):

• Grade — black and yellow are different products at different prices; make sure competing quotes are the same grade
• Size calibration — sorted size ranges price differently from unsorted fruit
• Shell integrity — cracked and hollow-light fruit is removed at grading, and a tight breakage tolerance costs more to produce
• Product form — whole or ground
• Order volume
• Packaging configuration
• Timing of the order relative to the harvest season

Because dried lime price varies according to these factors, we quote each shipment individually rather than publish a fixed rate. For better planning, check our Egyptian Herbs, Spices, Seeds & Legumes Harvest Calendar to understand seasonal timing. Send us your specifications and destination port for an accurate quotation within 24 hours.

Who This Product Is For

Our dried lime supply is intended for B2B clients purchasing by full container load (FCL) for manufacturing, processing, and commercial use.

• Whole Black Limes → Gulf and Middle Eastern spice blenders producing kabsa, machboos, and baharat; Iraqi and Persian food manufacturers
• Whole Yellow Limes → Tea and infusion blenders producing citrus herbal blends and Gulf-style lime tea
• Ground Black Lime → Industrial seasoning manufacturers using it as a souring and flavouring agent in prepared foods, marinades, and sauces
• All forms → Food service and catering suppliers serving Gulf markets; spice importers and distributors serving Gulf communities

We supply FCL quantities to commercial buyers and do not serve retail or direct-to-consumer orders.

 Request a Quote or Sample

1. Share your dried lime specifications, including grade (black or yellow), form, size range, and application.
2. Confirm your order volume and destination port (POD).
3. Receive a customized quotation and estimated lead time.
4. Review and approve the sample before shipment — through a factory visit, a video showing the actual sample, or a physical sample sent to you when needed. We can send samples of both grades if you want to compare.
5. Proceed with your first container once the specifications and sample are approved.

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FAQs

Q1. Who are we? We are a third-generation family business established in 2007, with family roots in the herb trade going back to 1960. We process our products in two facilities: manual processing for delicate products and mechanized sorting and processing.

Q2. Is Loomi the same as dried yellow lemon? No. Loomi is a common name mainly used for dried black lemon. Dried yellow lemon is a different product, typically sun-dried while retaining its yellow colour. Both are made from Citrus limon but differ in appearance, flavour, and processing.

Q3. What is the difference between black limes and sun dried limes? The main difference is the drying process and final characteristics. Egyptian dried black lemon is first sun-dried and then oven-dried until it develops its dark colour, concentrated sour flavour, and distinctive aroma. Sun-dried yellow lemon is dried naturally under the sun while retaining its yellow colour and a lighter, cleaner sour flavour.

Q4. Should I order whole or ground? Whole loomi is pierced and simmered in the dish, then removed — the standard for stews and rice. Ground is used in dry spice blends and industrial seasoning. Ground loses aroma much faster, so we mill close to dispatch.

Q5. What is the MOQ? One 20′ FCL, 5 metric tons. Dried limes are hollow and extremely low density, so a container reaches its volume limit long before its weight limit — normal for whole dried fruit, and it affects landed cost per MT.

Q6. How can I verify and follow my order before shipment? You can verify your order through a factory visit, video verification, or a third-party inspection, such as SGS, at the buyer’s expense. You can also follow your shipment through our export process. Learn more about our Process

Q7. Do you seek long-term relationships with buyers? Yes. We serve customers across 21 countries spanning the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia, the Gulf region, and Australia. We want every first shipment, and every shipment that follows, to strengthen trust and build a lasting partnership.

Q8. Do you supply the local market? No. We supply export markets only.