Oils and Essences
Our lemon-derived oils and essences are used in the food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and fragrance industries.
From each lemon we extract flavors, nutrients and vitamins that impart the aroma and flavor of fresh lemons to the products we make.
We are proud to bring our innovation and quality to millions of people around the world in hundreds of everyday products.
At San Miguel we offer a wide range of natural ingredients obtained from our lemons for a wide variety of industries.
Lemon Essential Oil
Process
Lemon oil is a product obtained by extraction by grating the peel, from different varieties of lemon (lemon citrus). Its production involves different stages of centrifugation and a subsequent cold de-waxing, until 100% purity of natural lemon oil is achieved. Its appearance is liquid, with a fresh lemon aroma given mainly by its high citral content, and coloration that varies from green to yellow according to the time of the year in which the fruit was harvested.
Product: characteristics and use
100% lemon oil. Conc. of citral : 2,2 - 4,0 %. Flavor : typical of lemon. Color: Green to pale yellow (according to the time of the year).
Packaging
Packaging in epoxidized sheet metal drum. Containers used are suitable for food contact and are sealed. Label N° 1: name of the product, company and country of manufacture. Label N° 2: traceability code, number of drums, weight. Safety labels: flammable liquid and marine pollutant. The label format complies with the European labeling code.
Shelf life and storage
2 years refrigerated (10 - 25° C).
Distilled Lemon Oil
Process
Distilled lemon oil is obtained by distillation of the heavy phase (aqueous phase) and the sludge resulting from the centrifugation stages of the process of obtaining lemon oil. It contains the terpenic phase of the oil which are the most volatile compounds with fresh and aromatic notes (Limonene, Beta Pinene, Alpha Thujene)
Product: characteristics and use
100% lemon fragrance oil. Flavor: typical of lemon. Color: colorless.
Packaging
Packaging in epoxidized sheet metal drum. Containers used are suitable for food contact and are sealed. Label N° 1: name of the product, company and country of manufacture. Label N° 2: traceability code, number of drums, weight. Safety labels: flammable liquid and marine pollutant. The label format complies with the European labeling code.
Shelf life and storage
2 years refrigerated (10 - 25° C).
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