Essential oils
Our long-standing experience in citrus fruit processing, has given us the possibility to acquire in-depth knowledge of the characteristics of the raw materials and their derivatives and possible applications in various sectors.
Our essential oils, extracted from fresh Sicilian citrus fruits, retain the citrus fruits’ unique characteristics.
Essential oils, extracted through in-line production systems or peelers, are used to flavor drinks by enhancing their taste and smell, lending them a fresh, citrus aroma. This fresh and delicate aroma makes them suitable for high quality perfumes and cosmetics.
Specifics
Lemon Essential Oil
Cold pressed, concentrated, essence oil
Description:
Lemon essential oil represents the most vibrant part of the fruit, captured in a drop of intense and natural freshness. Its aromatic profile is bright, clean, and immediate, with lively citrus notes reminiscent of freshly grated peel and fresh juice. In the food sector, it is a key raw material used to bring freshness, aromatic acidity, and natural character to formulations. It enhances beverages, confectionery, bakery products, and flavorings, delivering an authentic and recognizable note without any artificial perception.
At the same time, it retains purifying and toning properties, making it suitable for cosmetic and aromatherapeutic applications as well. More than just an ingredient, it is a true expression of citrus identity, capable of transferring all the vibrancy and natural essence of lemon to the final product.
Details:
Botanical name: Citrus limon (L.) Burm. F.
Country: Sicily, Italy, EU, Extra EU
Crop: November-July
Part used: Peel
TSCA CAS: 8008-56-8
EINECS: 284-515-8
INCI: Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Appearance: Yellow liquid with greenish tones
Organoleptic properties: Fresh, bright, citrusy, natural
Applications: Food, Cosmetic, Perfumery, Aromatherapy, Pharmaceutical
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Orange Essential Oil
Cold pressed, folded, essence oil
Description:
Orange essential oil expresses a bright and well-defined character, where sweetness is combined with a more vibrant and lively freshness. Its aromatic profile is clean and refined, with radiant citrus notes reminiscent of fresh peel, enhanced by a slightly sparkling facet that amplifies its sense of liveliness.
Compared to softer orange profiles, it presents a more structured and less enveloping aromatic profile, making it particularly suitable for bringing clarity and definition to compositions. In perfumery and cosmetics, it is used to provide immediate freshness and lightness, making fragrances more dynamic.
In food applications, it is widely used in beverages, soft drinks, bakery, and confectionery, where it delivers a brighter, less heavy sweetness, contributing to a cleaner and more balanced taste. Its aromatic intensity allows for efficient use even at low dosages, enhancing the overall perception of freshness.
Details:
Botanical name: Citrus sinensis
Country: Sicily, Italy, EU, Extra EU
Crop: December-April
Part used: Peel
TSCA CAS: 8008-57-9
EINECS: 232-433-8
INCI: Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil
Appearance: Orange liquid
Organoleptic properties: Sweet, fresh, fruity
Applications: Food, Cosmetic, Perfumery, Aromatherapy, Pharmaceutical
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Blood Orange Essential Oil
Cold Pressed, Folded, Essence
Description:
Blood orange essential oil expresses the softer and more enveloping side of the citrus world. Its aromatic profile is round, juicy, and radiant, with sweet nuances reminiscent of ripe pulp and freshly squeezed peel.
Compared to other citrus oils, it stands out for its natural sweetness, making it widely recognizable. In perfumery and cosmetics, it is used to bring warmth and brightness to compositions, helping to create balanced and pleasant accords with an overall sense of well-being.
In food applications, it is widely used as a natural flavor in beverages, bakery products, confectionery, and sweet preparations, where it delivers a full and harmonious note. Its aromatic roundness helps bind ingredients together and smooth out any sharp edges, improving the overall balance of the final product.
Details:
Botanical name: Citrus sinensis
Country: Sicily, Italy
Crop: December – March
Part used: Peel
TSCA CAS: 8008-57-9
EINECS: 232-433-8
INCI: Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil
Appearance: Orange-reddish liquid
Organoleptic properties: Intense, citrusy, well-balanced
Applications: Food, Cosmetic, Perfumery, Aromatherapy, Pharmaceutical
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Red Mandarin Essential Oil
Cold Pressed, Folded, Essence
Description:
Red mandarin essential oil is characterized by a rich and enveloping aromatic profile, where citrus sweetness blends with deeper nuances. Its fragrance evokes ripe fruit, with a juicy and full-bodied character that makes it particularly expressive.
In perfumery and cosmetics, it is used to bring warmth and softness, helping to create round and long-lasting accords. In food applications, it is used in beverages, confectionery, and sweet preparations, where it delivers an intense and structured note, ideal for enhancing and adding depth to the overall aromatic profile.
Details:
Botanical name: Citrus reticulata
Country: Sicily, Italy
Crop: January-March
Part used: Peel
TSCA CAS: 8008-31-9
EINECS: 284-521-0
INCI: Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Appearance: Intense orange liquid
Organoleptic properties: Sweet, warm, fruity
Applications: Food, Cosmetic, Perfumery, Aromatherapy, Pharmaceutical
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Yellow Mandarin Essential Oil
Cold Pressed, Folded, Essence
Description:
Yellow mandarin essential oil represents the perfect balance between freshness and sweetness. Its aromatic profile is bright, clean, and immediate, with a lively citrus note gently supported by a natural sweetness. Less deep than red mandarin and less unripe than green mandarin, it stands out for its versatility.
In perfumery and cosmetics, it is appreciated for its ability to bring lightness and harmony to compositions.
In food applications, it is widely used as a natural flavor in soft drinks, juices, and confectionery, where it delivers a fresh and rounded note that is easily recognizable and well integrated.
Details:
Botanical name: Citrus reticulata
Country: Sicily, Italy
Crop: September – November
Part used: Peel
TSCA CAS: 8008-31-9
EINECS: 284-521-0
INCI: Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Appearance: Yellow liquid
Organoleptic properties: Fresh, light, citrusy
Applications: Food, Cosmetic, Perfumery, Aromatherapy, Pharmaceutical
Product certifications
Green Mandarin Essential Oil
Cold Pressed, Folded, Essence
Description:
Green mandarin essential oil expresses the freshest and most dynamic side of the fruit, with a bright and slightly unripe aromatic profile. Its notes are greener and sharper, with an immediate freshness reminiscent of peel that is not yet fully mature.
In perfumery and cosmetics, it is used to bring lift and brightness to compositions, making them more vibrant and modern.
In food applications, it is particularly suitable for beverages, functional flavors, and formulations where a fresher and less sweet citrus note is desired, helping to lighten and energize the overall flavor profile.
Details:
Botanical name: Citrus reticulata
Country: Sicily, Italy
Crop: September-November
Part used: Peel
TSCA CAS: 8008-31-9
EINECS: 284-521-0
INCI: Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Appearance: Green liquid
Organoleptic properties: Green, fresh, zesty
Applications: Food, Cosmetic, Perfumery, Aromatherapy, Pharmaceutical
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Bergamot Essential Oil
Cold pressed, Folded, Essence
Description:
Bergamot essential oil represents one of the most elegant expressions of the citrus world. Its aromatic profile is complex and refined: a bright freshness blends with floral and slightly spicy nuances, creating a unique olfactory signature.
In perfumery, it is a key raw material, used as a top note to provide brightness, balance, and diffusion, while harmoniously linking the different components of a fragrance.
In cosmetics, it is valued for its purifying and balancing properties, helping to convey a sense of freshness and well-being. In food applications, it is used in low concentrations as a fine flavoring, adding an elegant and slightly floral citrus note, ideal for refining the overall aromatic profile without overpowering it.
Details:
Botanical name: Citrus bergamia
Country: Calabria, Italy
Crop: November-March
Part used: Peel
TSCA CAS: 8007-75-8
EINECS: 289-612-9
INCI: Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil
Appearance: Green-yellow liquid
Organoleptic properties: Fresh, floral, refined
Applications: Food, Cosmetic, Perfumery, Aromatherapy, Pharmaceutical
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Bitter Orange Essential Oil
Cold pressed, folded
Description:
Bitter orange essential oil stands out for its balance between freshness and structure. Its olfactory profile is less sweet and drier, with refined citrus notes complemented by an elegant bitter facet. This makes it particularly valuable in perfumery, where it is used to add structure and depth to fragrances.
It is a less immediate raw material, but a more sophisticated one. From a functional perspective, it is appreciated for its purifying and toning properties, finding application in cosmetics and aromatherapy.
In food applications, it is used as a natural flavor to deliver drier and more complex citrus notes in beverages, liqueurs, and sweet preparations, helping to balance sweetness and enrich the overall flavor profile. It represents the more mature and complex side of citrus.
Details:
Botanical name: Citrus aurantium amara
Country: Italy, EU, Extra EU
Crop: January-February
Part used: Peel
TSCA CAS: 68916-04-1
EINECS: 277-143-2
INCI: Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Appearance: Yellow-orange liquid
Organoleptic properties: Bitter, fresh, refined
Applications: Food, Cosmetic, Perfumery, Aromatherapy, Pharmaceutical
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Clementine Essential Oil
Cold pressed, folded
Description:
Clementine essential oil stands out for its delicate and luminous aromatic profile, where citrus sweetness is expressed in a clean and smooth way, without harsh edges. Its fragrance evokes freshly peeled fruit, with soft, juicy, and slightly honeyed notes, free from the greener or sharper facets typical of other citrus oils.
In perfumery and cosmetics, it is appreciated for its ability to bring roundness and lightness to compositions, helping to create balanced and harmonious accords.
In food applications, it is used as a natural flavor in beverages, juices, confectionery, and bakery products, where it delivers a refined and sweet note that integrates easily into formulations. Its aromatic softness makes it ideal for completing the flavor profile without overpowering other components, enhancing overall balance and consumer appeal.
Details:
Botanical name: Citrus clementina
Country: Italy, EU, Extra EU
Crop: November-January
Part used: Peel
TSCA CAS: 84929-38-4
EINECS: 284-521-0
INCI: Citrus Clementina Peel Oil
Appearance: Light orange liquid
Organoleptic properties: Sweet, delicate, fruity
Applications: Food, Cosmetic, Perfumery, Aromatherapy, Pharmaceutical
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Lime Essential Oil
Cold Pressed, Folded, Essence
Description:
Lime essential oil captures the most vibrant energy of tropical citrus. Its aromatic profile is sharp and immediate, defined by a green, slightly tangy freshness reminiscent of freshly cut peel and lively juice.
Unlike lemon, lime expresses a more modern and dynamic character, almost electric. In perfumery and cosmetics, it is used to enhance brightness and freshness, contributing to vibrant openings and invigorating sensations.
In food applications, it is valued as a natural flavor for beverages, soft drinks, and both sweet and savory preparations, where it delivers a fresh, slightly exotic note, sharper than traditional citrus. Its high aromatic intensity allows for low dosages with excellent performance, helping to balance sweet or fatty components while enhancing the perception of freshness. It is a raw material that conveys immediate energy, ideal for formulations designed to communicate freshness, cleanliness, and vitality.
Details:
Botanical name: Citrus aurantifolia
Country: Extra EU
Crop: July-November
Part used: Peel
TSCA CAS: 8008-26-2
EINECS: 290-010-3
INCI: Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Appearance: Yellow-green liquid
Organoleptic properties: Fresh, acid, green
Applications: Food, Cosmetic, Perfumery, Aromatherapy, Pharmaceutical