Bitter orange oil offered by us has a bitter orange aroma that is reminiscent of cross between sweetness of sweet orange oil and slight bitterness of grapefruit oil. Also known as Bigarade Orange or Neroli
Bitter orange oil offered by us has a bitter orange aroma that is reminiscent of cross between sweetness of sweet orange oil and slight bitterness of grapefruit oil. Also known as Bigarade Orange or Neroli
History
The bitter orange was considered by the Trojans to be the golden apple. Crusaders from Europe brought the fruit to Europe and finally made its way to England in the 16th century. The West Indians used the bitter orange to make a liqueur called Curacao
Color & Aroma
Color : Yellowish Orange to Greenish Orange with bitter orange odour
Aroma : Its aroma is similar to scent of bergamot
Constituents
Limonene, camphene, myrcene, pinene, cymene, ocimene.
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium
Country of Origin: India
Solubility: soluble in water insoluble in vegetable oils
Specific Gravity: 0.845-0.865 @ 20°C
Optical Rotation: 95°
Refrective Index: 1.472-1.477@ 20°C
PlantPart: Peel of Bitter Orange
Bland With: Lavender, clary sage, lemon, myrrh & spicy oils like nutmeg, cinnamon & clove.
CAS No: 90063-52-8
Flash Point: 46-50°C
Extraction Method: Water Distillation Method
