Citrus
Citrus

Tangerine Cold Pressed

Citrus Reticulata - Mexico, USA
Tangerine Cold Pressed

Description

Tangerine Cold Pressed is obtained by cold pressing the peel of the Citrus reticulata fruit.

Olfactive Profile

Sweet, zesty, and tangy

Appearance

Red-orange to brown-orange

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Botany

Citrus reticulata is an evergreen tree that belongs to the Rutaceae family and grows between 4-8 meters (13-26 feet) in height.  It has dark, oval-shaped leaves, and white fragrant flowers that appear in clusters. The fruit is small to medium-sized and has a slightly spherical, oblate shape, with a loose, reddish-orange peel.

Ethnobotany

Tangerines originated in Southeastern Asia.  Their cultivation spread westward along trade routes to the Mediterranean, and to the southern United States.  They were primarily utilized for traditional medicine and culinary purposes.

Uses/Application

Tangerine Cold Pressed is used in aromatherapy and flavor [1, 2, 3].

Technical Information

CAS: 8016-85-1
INCI: CITRUS RETICULATA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL
FEMA: 3041
EC no.: 297-672-2 

Botanical name: Citrus reticulata
Botanical family: Rutaceae
Accepted Synonyms: Citrus tangerine, Citrus deliciosa
Common Names: Tangerine Essential Oil
Origin: Mexico / U.S.A. 

Cultivation method: Plantation
Harvest period: December to March
Plant part used: Fruit peel
Method of extraction: Cold Pressing
Main components: Limonene, beta-Myrcene, alpha-Pinene [4] 

Refractive Index at 20 Deg C: 1.473 – 1.476 (FCC)
Specific Gravity at 25 Deg. C: 0.844 – 0.854 (FCC)

Certifications and Declarations:

IFRA (International Fragrance Association)_FR   

Certificate of Analysis

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

Sources

[1]. Shyamapada Mandal, Manisha Mandal Tangerine (Citrus reticulata L. var.) Oils, in Victor R. Preedy (Editor) Essential Oils in Food Preservation, Flavor and Safety, AP, Elsevier 2016

[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.

[3]. Supaya Chandharakool et Al., Effects of Tangerine Essential Oil on Brain Waves, Moods, and Sleep Onset Latency. Molecules 2020, 25, 4865

[4]. Paola Dugo et Al., Characterization of cold-pressed Mexican dancy tangerine oils, Flavour Fragrance Journal 2005; 20: 60–66