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Product: Petitgrain Oil
Petitgrain growing in Paraguay
Young petitgrain plantation
Traditional petitgrain harvesting in Paraguay
Maturing plants almost ready for harvesting
Traditional distillation of petitgrain
Traditional setup for distilling petitgrain
Petitgrain Oil Paraguay Citrus aurantium
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Description
Petitgrain oil is produced from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium amara), a member of the Rutaceae plant family.
These evergreen trees can grow up to 6 metres in the wild, but will only grow to half this height in cultivation.
It is mainly distilled by small farmers and delivered in small quantities to local traders (collectors), who then test, batch and resell the product to export houses. Harvesting and distillation is done between the months of October and March.
The tree produces a distinctive 'double leaf', which has a small bulge at the base of the main leaf. Its fruit is used to flavour liqueurs, such as Grand Mariner and Triple sec, and its flowers provide neroli and orange blossom oils, It is also used widely in perfumery for its strong, bitter-sweet, citrusy odour with floral and woody notes.
Paraguay is the dominant producer of petitgrain oil and in recent years annual production has ranged between 180 – 200 tonnes, accounting for over 80% of global output. Almost all the oil is exported.
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Product Details
- Botanical name: Citrus aurantium
- Origin: Paraguay
- Crop Season: All Year
- Plant/part used: Leaves and terminal branches
- Method of extraction: Steam distillation
- TSCA CAS: 8016-44-2
- EINECS CAS: 8014-17-3
- EINECS: 277-143-2
- INCI Name: Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil
- Appearance: pale yellow to light brown mobile liquid
- Organoleptic Properties: Light woody, fresh, sweet orange, green
- Density: 0.885 - 0.898
- Refractive index: 1.455 - 1.472
- Optical rotation: -6° to -12°
- Chemical constituents: Linalyl acetate, linalol
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Latest Market Information October 24, 2024
Petitgrain oil is obtained via steam distillation from the bitter orange tree. The oil is greenish in colour with a woody orange aroma. Bitter orange trees grow in subtropical regions around the world and are cultivated for their fruits, flowers, and essential oil. They flower mostly in late spring between May and June. Paraguay accounts for 80% of the world’s petitgrain production. San Pedro region of Paraguay has the ideal climate for citrus production.
Oil is available in the market. Major production is expected to commence mid-October. Volumes produced from June to August were lower than expected.
Market prices : USD 75.50 /kilo -
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