Petitgrain Oil (2096)

Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium amara
Botanical Family:   Rutaceae
Olfactive Family:    Citrus
Country of Origin:  California USA
Source:   Peel or whole fruit
Odour:   Sweet, fresh. characteristic of the fruit, poor tenacity
Colour:   Colourless to pale yellow
Crop:    June to July
Process: Steam distillation

General Description:  Along with apples and bananas, oranges are probably on of the most popular fruits. However, it is a relatively new fruit, being only introduced into Europe from Persia in the 9th century. Orange trees grow to an old age, some as old as 600 years. some individual trees can produce as many as 6,000 fruits. The orange and its juice is used for many culinary purposes. The oil can be produced by 4 different methods depending on whether the oranges have already been processed

 All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. We will be happy to quote for larger quantities. Prices are subject to change without notice due to seasonal availability of some of these natural products

All Essential Oils and Absolutes are independently tested.
All Oils have a ‘best before date’.
All Essential Oils and Absolutes are supplied in Child resistant closures.
All enquires should be sent to the company’s research department. 

Safety Notes: Essential oils are very powerful plant extracts and should always be treated with care. Always kep out of reach of children and only store in bottles with dropper inserts. They should not be ingested and should always be diluted in a suitable carrier oil before being used on the skin. Click here for MSDS.

Allergens:  See EFFA Sheet for Allergens) All ways do a patch test.