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Contribution to the study of Eriocephalus punctulactus essential oil: Il. Azulenic compounds

Essence of Eriocephalus punctulactus is obtained by steam distillation of the blue flowers of a bush which grows at 3000 meters on the slopes of the Lesotho mountains in South Africa. Two other species of Eriocephalus--umbellatus and africanus—are known for their essences from flowers and leaves.

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Roman chamomile: Aromatherapy and well-being

The Roman chamomile essential oil is an Albert Vieille specialty, developed thanks to its strong capability in sourcing and processing.

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Roman Chamomile of the Pacific Northwest

Nowhere else in the Roman Chamomile market can you find a knowledgeable staff and traceable oils grown and handled with food grade standards.

Unsaturated Components in the Essential Oil of Anthemis nobilis L. (Roman Chamomile)

French authors recently presented their analytical findings on the oil using the negative chemical ionization technique in mass spectrometry. They tracked the GLC profile of the complete oil with the mass numbers of the quasi-molecular ions [M-H]- in combination with the carboxylate anion RCOO-. Thereby inter alia the presence of five esters derived from methacrylic or crotonic acid was reported, however, without giving definite structural assignments for the individual components. The same holds for eight esters of the angelate or tiglate type, respectively. We have worked in a more traditional way and wish here to present the results concerning some of these methacrylates, crotonates, angelates and tiglates. All esters mentioned by us have proved by comparison with authentic synthetically prepared samples.

The Essence of Creativity

Creativity is the essence of our work. But it is difficult to explain because it is essentially subconscious.

Vanilla flavor is dominated by phenols and their transformation products mostly derived from enzymatic hydrolysis of the phenyl-β-D-glucosides. Cocoa bean flavor is dominated by Strecker aldehydes and pyrazines and other products generated during the roasting process of the beans.

Extracting the Essence: Comparing Vanilla and Cocoa Processes

Understanding the similarities and differences in biochemistry, chemistry and curing processes of vanilla and cocoa may offer insight into producing high-quality materials.

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The Essence of the Whale: Ambergris in the 21st Century

The fragrance ingredient that launched a thousand ships, ambergris, has long been coveted for its properties and complexity. Now, its main chemical component, ambroxide, is telling its own story among a sea of fragrance materials.

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Generations of expertise in every drop: Citrus and Allied Essences Reimagined

85 years young - Citrus and Allied refocuses its business to stay ahead of the times. Read our president Richard Pisano Jr's insights on our company’s journey.

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