English synonyms

Oils,lime;CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL;LIME OIL MEXICAN DISTILLED FCC;LIME OIL DISTILLED HAITI;exCitruslatifolia,Tahitigreenlime;citrus aurantifolia swingle;LIMEOIL,MEXICANTYPE,DISTILLED,FCC;Lime oil expressed

Related categories

Food additives; Edible flavors (flavor enhancers); Natural extract flavors; Natural plant essential oils; Organic chemical raw materials; Single essential oils; Natural plant essential oils; Spices; Natural whole fruit essential oils; Daily chemical raw materials; Alphabetical Listings; Essential Oils Flavors and Fragrances; Flavors and Fragrances;I-L

Introduction

Lime oil comes from the collective name of several plants in the genus Rutaceae citrus - Lime, also known as lime, lime, lime itself is a nutritious fruit rich in vitamin C, most people will as a beauty food. Lyme oil has been widely used in the food and beverage industry and has been widely used in the production of perfumes.

Chemical properties

Colorless to greenish-yellow volatile essential oil. Soluble in most fixed and mineral oils, insoluble in glycerol and propylene glycol. The product may contain an appropriate amount of antioxidants. 

Use

●  my country's GB 2760-96 stipulates that the edible spices are allowed to be used. Mainly used for carbonated drinks, beverage powder, candy, baked goods.

●  my country's GB 2760-96 stipulates that the edible flavors (including deterpene white lemon oil) are allowed to be used; mainly used in ginger beer, cola beverages, ice cream, baked goods, candy, etc. Oil combination.

Production method

●  Cold-pressed from the rind of the rutaceae white lemon (also known as "lime"; Citrus aurantifolia). White lemons are divided into two types: sour white lemons and sweet white lemons. Generally, sour white lemons are the main ones. They are mainly produced in Mexico, the United States, the West Indies, eastern Africa, southern Europe and other places. They are often called "Mexican type". The yield is 0.07%～0.16%.

●  It is obtained by steam distillation of the juice or the whole crushed fruit of the rutaceae plant Citrus aurantifolia. The yield is 0.2% to 0.4%. Mainly produced in West India and Mexico, called "Mexican type"

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