Combava / kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix)
Common Details
Botanical Name: Citrus hystrix
Origin: Madagascar
Ingredients: 100% Kaffir Lime
Certification: Conventional
Treatment: Natural, No Chemical Treatment
GMO Status: Free of GMO
Flavour: Citrus, Sour, Floral
Intended Use: Flavouring & Food Products
Harvest Season: March–July
Ground Combava Peel
Form: Ground Powder
Colour: Light Green to Yellow
Main Compound: Citronella
Oil Content: 0.5–2.0%
Grain Size: 200–600 µm
Moisture Content: 7–12%
Foreign Matter: 0–1%
Dried Combava Leaves
Form: Dried Leaves
Colour: Light Green to Yellow
Main Compound: Citronellal
Oil Content: 0.5–1.0%
Moisture Content: 7–12%
Foreign Matter: 0–1%
Combava Zest
Form: Dried Zest / Peel
Colour: Light Green to Yellow
Main Compound: Citronella
Oil Content: 0.5–1.0%
Moisture Content: 7–12%
Foreign Matter: 0–1%All three Combava products have a stated shelf life of over three years when kept airtight and sealed.
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Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
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Before opening, inspect the original packaging for damage or air exposure.
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Once opened, keep the product in a closed container.
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Maintain a constant room temperature between 15–25°C.
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Avoid temperature fluctuations and nearby sources of heat or cold.
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Avoid frequent handling to help preserve product condition.
Ground Combava Peel
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Packaging: PP bags
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Available net weight: 20 kg
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Transport: Air freight
Dried Combava Leaves
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Packaging: PP bags and cartons
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Available net weights: 10 kg and 5 kg
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Transport: Air and sea freight
Combava Zest
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Packaging: Cartons
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Available net weight: 10 kg
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Transport: Air freight
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A GUIDE TO MORINGA
Choosing the Right Combava Format
Combava (Citrus hystrix) offers more than one usable ingredient. Its leaves and fruit peel are both valued for their distinctive citrus aroma, but they are not interchangeable.
The leaves are recognised for their strong citrus fragrance and are used to bring aromatic character to food preparations.
The peel, including the zest, contains aromatic compounds that contribute to the fruit's characteristic citrus profile. It can be supplied as dried zest or ground into powder, depending on the processing requirements.
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Understanding Combava Quality
For dried botanical ingredients, moisture content is an important quality parameter. Excess moisture can encourage mould development and compromise product stability during storage.
However, moisture alone does not determine quality. Appearance, cleanliness and aroma also provide useful indications of the product's condition.
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Combava in Food Applications
Ground Combava Peel
A powdered ingredient that can be measured and incorporated directly into dry blends, seasoning mixes and other formulations requiring finely ground citrus peel.
Dried Combava Leaves
A whole-leaf format suited to applications where the leaves can be infused or steeped to transfer their aromatic properties into a preparation.
Combava Zest
Dried peel that can be used where a recognisable citrus-peel ingredient is required. Its final particle size and preparation method will depend on the intended application.
EXPLORE THE RANGE
Find the format suited to your sourcing needs.
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Ground Combava Peel
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Dried Combava Leaves
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Combava Zest
A Clear Path from Source to Shipment
01 . Cultivation
We work with farmers who hand-harvest our moringa.
02. Harvesting
The seeds and leaves are harvested and sun-dried for 14–20 days.
03. Collection
We receive, weigh and verify each delivery.
04. Control
We inspect the beans and carry out metal detection.
05. Shipment
We prepare orders for air or sea freight.
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