Fruit juice clarification is an important step in making juices clear, clean, and impurity-free. When fruits are crushed, the juice contains pulp, pectin, acids, and suspended solids that make the juice cloudy. To remove these impurities, safe and approved clarifying agents are used — and food-grade lime is one of them.
The lime used in fruit juice clarification is Food-Grade Hydrated Lime (Calcium Hydroxide).
It is also called Food-Grade Slaked Lime or Khaane Wala Chuna (Food Grade).
This high-purity lime helps remove excess acidity, improves clarity, and reduces natural impurities in fruit juices like sugarcane juice, lemon juice, apple juice, grape juice, and citrus juices.
When food-grade hydrated lime is added to fruit juice:
This makes the juice clean, bright, stable, and easier to filter.
| Lime Type | Scientific Name | Food Safe? | Used in Juice Clarification? | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food-Grade Hydrated Lime | Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂) | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | Neutralization, pectin removal, impurity settling |
| Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) | CaCO₃ | ✔ Yes | ✔ Limited | Used in some clarification systems |
Food-Grade Hydrated Lime (Calcium Hydroxide).
To reduce acidity and help remove impurities and pectin.
Yes — if it is food-grade and used correctly.
It reduces extra acidity but does not affect the natural flavor when used in proper amount.
No. Quick lime is not safe for food.
Yes — it helps remove mud, fibers, and acidity.
Yes — widely used for sugarcane, citrus, grape, and mixed fruit juices.
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