Citrus
Citrus

Orange Cold Pressed

Citrus Sinensis - Brazil, Mexico
Orange Cold Pressed

Description

Orange Cold Pressed is obtained by cold pressing the peel of the Citrus sinensis fruit.

Olfactive Profile

Sweet, tangy, and citrusy

Appearance

Intense yellow, orange, or deep orange

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Botany

Citrus sinensis is an evergreen tree that belongs to the Rutaceae family and grows between 5-10 meters (16-32 feet) in height.  It has dark green elliptical leaves, white flowers that appear in clusters.  The fruit is medium-sized and has a round, slightly oval shape, with a thick orange peel.

Ethnobotany

Orange trees are native to Southeast Asia. With trade and exploration, cultivation spread across the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Africa, Australia and the Americas.  They were primarily utilized for traditional medicine and culinary purposes.

Uses/Application

Orange Cold Pressed is used in aromatherapy, pharmaceuticals, flavor, cosmetics, household cleaners, and fine fragrance [1, 2, 3].

Technical Information

CAS: 8008-57-9
INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL
FEMA: 2825
EC: 232-433-8

Botanical name: Citrus sinensis
Botanical family: Rutaceae
Accepted synonyms: Citrus aurantium var. sinensis, Citrus aurantium dulcis
Common names: Sweet Orange Oil
Origin: Brazil / Mexico 

Cultivation method: Plantation
Harvest period: December to July
Plant part used: Peel
Method of extraction: Cold pressing
Main components: Limonene, beta-Myrcene, Alpha-Pinene, Linalool, alpha-Terpineol, Decanal [1, 4]

Refractive Index at 20 Deg C: 1.472 and 1.474 (FCC)
Specific Gravity at 25 Deg. C: 0.842 and 0.846 (FCC)

Certifications and Declarations:

IFRA (International Fragrance Association)_FR   

Certificate of Analysis

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

Sources

[1]. C. Torres-Alvarez, A. Núñez González, J. Rodríguez, S. Castillo, C. Leos-Rivas& J. G. Báez-González (2017) Chemical composition, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities of orange essential oil and its concentrated oils, CyTA – Journal of Food, 15:1, 129-135, DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2016.1220021

[2].  Agarwal, P.; Sebghatollahi, Z.; Kamal, M.; Dhyani, A.; Shrivastava, A.; Singh, K.K.; Sinha, M.; Mahato, N.; Mishra, A.K.; Baek, K.-H. Citrus Essential Oils in Aromatherapy: Therapeutic Effects and Mechanisms. Antioxidants 2022, 11, 2374. Citrus Essential Oils in Aromatherapy: Therapeutic Effects and Mechanisms

[3]. R. L. Swaine, Southern Pines, NC and R. L. Swaine, Jr., Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH, Citrus Oils: Processing, Technology, and Applications, Perfumer & Flavorist Vol. 13, December 1988

[4]. Masayoshi Sawamura (2010) Compositional Analysis. In: Masayoshi Sawamura (Editor) Citrus Essential Oils: Flavor and Fragrance, Wiley & Sons