Description
Lemon Essence Phase is a specialty product obtained by condensation and separation of the captured vapors produced during the evaporation of the Citrus limon juice to produce lemon juice concentrate.
Olfactive Profile
Fresh, zesty, and citrusy
Appearance
Clear to pale yellow
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Details
Botany
Citrus limon is an evergreen tree that belongs to the Rutaceae family and grows between 3-6 meters (10-20 feet) in height. It has dark green ovoid-shaped leaves and flowers that are white to pale pink. The fruit is yellow with a smooth, thin to medium-thick peel.
Ethnobotany
Lemons have been used for centuries across multiple regions including Southern Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. They were primarily utilized for traditional medicine and culinary purposes.
Uses/Application
Lemon Essence Phase is used in flavor and fine fragrance [1].
Technical Information
CAS: 8008-56-8
INCI: N/A
FEMA: 4852
EC no.: 284-515-8
Botanical name: Citrus limon
Botanical family: Rutaceae
Accepted Synonyms: Citrus limonum
Common Names: Lemon Essence Oil
Origin: Argentina
Cultivation method: Plantation
Harvest period: April to September
Plant part used: Fruit juice [2]
Method of extraction: Evaporation and condensation [1, 2].
Main components: Limonene, beta-Pinene, alpha-Pinene, gamma-Terpinene, Citral, Terpine-4-ol, Linalool, alpha-Terpineol [3, 4]
Certifications and Declarations:
Certificate of Analysis
- SDS
- Food Grade
- Natural Statement
- Origin Statement
- GMO Free
- Allergen
- Prop 65
Downloads
Sources
[1]. Xian-fang Chen , Yan-yan Ding, Hao-ru Guan, Chuan-jie Zhou, Xinglishang He, Ya-ting Shao, Yi-bin Wang, Ning Wang, Bo Li, Gui-yuan Lu and Su-hong Chen (2024) The Pharmacological Effects and Potential Applications of Limonene From Citrus Plants: A Review, Natural Products Communications Vol. 19(5): 1-12
[2]. Cedarome’s unpublished data
