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Lemon is an important tropical fruit and is widely cultivated in India. Lemon juice is used as a refreshing beverage. Lime juice is also used as natural acidulant in a number of traditional food preparations. Limes are processed into different products viz, pickles, syrups, squash, cordial, jely etc., Lime juice is also a good source of ascorbic acid. Limes are produced in excess during the glut season and there is a need to utilize the surplus lime juice. There fore a process for the preparation of lime juice powder was developed. The process developed in the present invention facilitates the preparation of lime juice powder and instant lime beverage mix.