Lapsi Powder: Nepal's Tangy Hog Plum
Made from 100% pulp and peel of the Nepali lapsi (Choerospondias axillaris), a wild-growing fruit of Nepal's mid-hills. It is sun-dried and finely ground, with no additives or preservatives. Use it as a natural souring agent for pickles, chutneys, sauces, snacks and drinks.
The Sour Fruit Every Nepali Grew Up With
Lapsi is the fruit of a tall tree that grows in Nepal's mid-hills, often wild in community forests and on farm edges. In autumn and winter, its olive-green plums are turned into Nepal's best-loved sour treats: lapsi achar (pickle), titaura (sweet-sour fruit candy) and tangy chutneys.
For a long time lapsi stayed a local secret. Now we are bringing it to food manufacturers, Nepali diaspora brands and chefs around the world as a clean-label souring agent with a genuinely unique story.
A New Souring Agent for Your Recipes
If you already use amchur, tamarind or sumac, lapsi powder is a natural, fruit-based alternative with a story no competitor has. Here is a typical flavour comparison.
| Ingredient | Sourness | Fruitiness | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapsi powderNepali hog plum | Sharp, plum-like and fruity | Pickles · candy · chutney · drinks | ||
| AmchurDried mango powder | Bright, mango-tart | Curries · chaat | ||
| TamarindPulp / powder | Sweet-sour, dark, date-like | Sauces · chutneys | ||
| SumacGround berries | Lemony, slightly astringent | Rubs · salads | ||
| Citric acidSynthetic acidulant | Pure sour, no flavour | Not clean-label |
This is an indicative sensory comparison for product development, not a lab measurement. Request a sample to test lapsi in your own recipe.
Lapsi, in the Form You Need
Lapsi powder is our core product. Other traditional lapsi products can be sourced on request from Nepali producers.
Lapsi Powder
Pulp and peel, sun-dried and finely ground. A natural souring agent and flavour base.
Bulk & retail packsDried Lapsi Pulp
Sun-dried pulp pieces for rehydrating, cooking, or grinding at your own plant.
On requestLapsi Titaura (Candy)
Nepal's iconic sweet, sour and spicy fruit candy, a favourite of Nepali diaspora shops.
On request · private labelLapsi Achar (Pickle)
Traditional Nepali lapsi pickle in jars for ethnic and gourmet retail.
On requestLapsi Pulp for Drinks
A tangy base for juices, squashes, cordials and fermented drinks.
On requestFresh / Whole Dried Fruit
Seasonal fresh lapsi or whole dried fruit for processors.
SeasonalHow Lapsi Powder Is Made
A simple, traditional process with nothing added. Only ripe lapsi, dried and ground.
Hand-Picked
Only ripe lapsi from Nepali farms and forests
Wash & Sort
Damaged or unripe fruit removed
Soften
Lightly boiled so pulp separates from stone
De-stone
Pulp and peel separated from the hard seed
Dry
Sun-dried (or fire-dried) until crisp
Grind & Sieve
Milled to a fine, even powder
Test & Pack
Quality checked and hygienically sealed
Where Lapsi Powder Works
Pickles & Chutneys
The classic use. It gives achar and chutney a tangy, fruity backbone.
Candy & Fruit Leather
For titaura-style candies, fruit bars and sour gummies.
Beverages
Herbal drinks, squashes, mocktails, kombucha and sour sodas.
Curries, Dals & Sauces
A natural souring agent in place of amchur or tamarind.
Snack Seasonings
Tangy dusting for chips, nuts, makhana and popcorn.
Ethnic & Gourmet Retail
Nepali diaspora stores and specialty spice shops.
Pure Lapsi, Properly Tested
Before every export we run strict quality checks for purity and freshness, matched to your destination market. See our product testing service.
Moisture
Kept low to prevent caking and microbial growth.
Microbiology
Total plate count, yeast & mould, E. coli, Salmonella.
Mycotoxins
Aflatoxins and ochratoxin A, which matter for any dried fruit.
Heavy Metals
Lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury within your market's limits.
Pesticide Residues
Multi-residue screening against destination MRLs.
Purity
No added sugar, salt, colour, fillers or preservatives.
Acidity & pH
Measured for consistent souring strength between batches.
Market Status
We help check import rules for this novel ingredient in your country.
✓ Safer wording for your label
- "100% lapsi (Nepali hog plum) powder"
- "No additives or preservatives"
- "A natural souring agent from Nepal"
- Nutrient claims (e.g., vitamin C) backed by your own lab analysis
✗ Avoid without authorisation
- "Boosts immunity" or "aids digestion"
- "Detoxifies" or "cleanses"
- Skin-health or disease-related claims
- "Organic" without a valid certificate
This is general guidance, not legal advice. Rules differ by country. In some markets, such as the EU, a fruit with little history of consumption there may need its regulatory status checked before sale.
Lapsi Powder Specifications
These are typical export targets. Final limits are agreed in your contract specification.
| Product | |
| Product name | Lapsi Powder (Nepali Hog Plum Powder) |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Choerospondias axillaris (Roxb.) B.L.Burtt & A.W.Hill |
| Part used | Fruit pulp and peel (stone removed) |
| Ingredients | 100% lapsi; no additives or preservatives |
| Origin | Nepal (mid-hills) |
| Appearance / Colour | Fine powder, light to medium brown |
| Taste / Aroma | Sour and fruity / characteristic lapsi aroma |
| Physical & Chemical | |
| Moisture | ≤ 10% |
| Mesh size | 40–60 mesh (finer on request) |
| Acidity / pH | Reported per lot |
| Foreign matter | Free from stones, seed fragments and extraneous matter |
| Contaminants & Microbiology | |
| Mycotoxins | Aflatoxins and ochratoxin A within destination limits |
| Heavy metals / pesticides | Within destination-market limits (per COA) |
| E. coli / Salmonella | Negative / absent in 25 g |
| Packing & Logistics | |
| Bulk packing | 20–25 kg bags with food-grade PE liner, in cartons |
| Retail / private label | Stand-up pouches and jars (100 g, 200 g, 500 g, custom) |
| Shelf life | 12 months in sealed packs, stored cool and dry (the powder absorbs moisture easily) |
| HS code (indicative) | 1106.30 (powder of fruits); confirm with your customs broker |
| MOQ & samples | Flexible MOQ; samples available for evaluation |
Be First to Shelf with Lapsi
Very few brands outside Nepal sell lapsi. Launch a lapsi powder, lapsi candy or a lapsi seasoning under your own label. We handle production, packing, QC and shipping.
- Pouches, jars & sachets
- Custom label design
- Compliant on-pack wording
- Batch coding & COA
- Lapsi blends & seasonings
- Door-to-door shipping
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Request Samples & QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What is lapsi?
Lapsi (Choerospondias axillaris), also called Nepali hog plum, is a sour, olive-green fruit from a tree that grows in Nepal's mid-hills. It has a thin peel, tangy fibrous pulp and a large hard stone. In Nepal it is widely used for pickles (achar), sweet-sour candy (titaura) and chutneys.
What is lapsi powder made from?
Our lapsi powder is made from 100% lapsi pulp and peel. The ripe fruit is washed, softened, de-stoned, sun-dried and finely ground, with no additives or preservatives.
What does lapsi powder taste like and how is it used?
It has a sharp, fruity sourness. It is used as a natural souring agent in pickles, chutneys, curries, dals and sauces, in candies and fruit leathers, as a tangy snack seasoning, and in herbal drinks, squashes and mocktails.
Can lapsi powder replace amchur or tamarind?
In many recipes, yes. Lapsi gives a similar tangy lift with its own fruity, plum-like character, and it is a natural, clean-label alternative to citric acid. We recommend testing a sample in your recipe to find the right dosage.
Where and when is lapsi harvested?
Lapsi trees grow in Nepal's mid-hills, often in community forests and on farm edges. The fruit is harvested from autumn into winter, and we process it into powder so it can be supplied year-round.
Is your lapsi powder tested?
Yes. We arrange testing for moisture, microbiology, mycotoxins, heavy metals and pesticide residues through accredited laboratories, matched to your destination market, and provide a Certificate of Analysis.
Do you offer private label and other lapsi products?
Yes. We offer private-label lapsi powder in pouches and jars, and can source other traditional lapsi products, such as dried pulp, lapsi candy (titaura) and lapsi pickle, on request.
What packaging, shelf life and MOQ do you offer?
Bulk lapsi powder ships in 20–25 kg lined bags, and retail packs are available on request. The typical shelf life is 12 months in sealed packaging stored cool and dry. MOQs are flexible and samples are available.
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