Process Optimisation and Quality Evaluation of Preservative-free Spray-dried Lime Juice Powder Using Maltodextrin as a Carrier Agent
G. Sudha Devi, Udaykumar Nidoni, T. Veena, P. F. Mathad, Neelavathi, H. Sharangouda & G. Jyoshna · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026
Lime juice is highly perishable because of its high moisture content, while its sugar and organic acid composition can cause stickiness, wall deposition and low powder recovery during spray drying. This study optimised the spray-drying process for producing preservative-free lime...