Citrus
Citrus

Grapefruit Pink Cold Pressed

Citrus Paradisi - USA
Grapefruit Pink Cold Pressed

Description

Grapefruit Pink Cold Pressed is obtained by cold pressing the peel of the Citrus paradisi fruit.

Olfactive Profile

Sweet, zesty, and citrusy

Appearance

Light yellow to pale orange-pink

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Botany

Citrus paradisi is an evergreen tree that belongs to the Rutaceae family and grows between 5-6 meters (16-20 feet) in height.  It has dark, glossy and green leaves, with white, fragrant flowers that appear in clusters. The fruit is medium-sized and has a round to slightly oblong shape, with a smooth, yellow to yellow-orange peel.

Ethnobotany

Grapefruit originated in the West Indies.  Its cultivation spread to Central America, and was primarily utilized for traditional medicine and culinary purposes.

Uses/Application

Grapefruit Pink Cold Pressed is used in aromatherapy, flavor, cosmetics, household fragrance, and fine fragrance [1, 2, 3].

Technical Information

CAS: 8016-20-4
INCI: CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL
FEMA: 2530
EC no.: 289-904-6

Botanical name: Citrus paradisi
Botanical family: Rutaceae
Accepted Synonyms: Citrus × paradisi
Common Names: Grapefruit Pink Oil
Origin: U.S.A. 

Cultivation method: Plantation
Harvest period: October to January
Plant part used: Fruit peel
Method of extraction: Cold Pressing
Main components: Limonene, Sabinene, Myrcene, alpha-Pinene, Octanal, Citronellal, Decanal, beta-Caryophyllene, delta-Cadinene, Nootkatone [4,5]

Refractive Index at 20 Deg C: 1.475 – 1.478 (FCC)
Specific Gravity at 25 Deg. C: 0.848 – 0.856 (FCC)

Certifications and Declarations:

IFRA (International Fragrance Association)_FR   

Certificate of Analysis

  • SDS
  • Food Grade
  • Natural Statement
  • Origin Statement
  • GMO Free
  • Allergen
  • Prop 65

Sources

[1]. Hisakatsu Iwabuchi (2010) Industrial View. In: Masayoshi Sawamura (Editor) Citrus Essential Oils: Flavor and Fragrance, Wiley & Sons

[2]. David P Loy The influence of grapefruit and frankincense aroma on aggressive and negative behaviors in adolescents with emotional/behavioral disturbance: An applied behavior analysis study, American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products 2021; 9(3): 01-07