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Section: Flavor > Regulatory & Research
A New Method of Separation of Citral from Lemongrass Oil
Although many methods are known for the separation of citral from lemongrass (Cymbopogen flexuosus) oil, like fractional distillation, adduct formation and regeneration, the purity and the yield of citral as separated are not satisfactory. A new method for separation of citral in pure form and in near quantitative yield uses the column chromatographic technique. This method may also be adapted for large scale separation of citral and hence can be of commercial importance.
Apr 6th, 2016
pepper3
Progress in Essential Oils: Cubeb Oil
This month's column discusses the chemical composition of cubeb oil derived from Piper cubeba L.
Aug 2nd, 2016
lemon1
Progress in Essential Oils: Lemon Verbena Oil
This month's column discusses the chemical composition of lemon verbena oil.
Dec 2nd, 2016
gover1
Minimizing Flavor Deterioration
Flavor deterioration during storage is of interest to both the food and flavor industries. While there are numerous studies on flavor deterioration in foods, little has been published on the deterioration of food flavorings, especially when in the liquid form.
Aug 23rd, 2017
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