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Natural Oil of Bitter Almond

Oil of bitter almond, amygdalia amarae, is the volatile oil derived by steam distillation of the dried, ripe kernels of bitter almonds (Prunus amygdalus), peaches (Prunus persica), apricots (Prunus armenica) or other kernels containing amygdalin, e.g., cherries (Cerasus species) and plums (Prunus domestica).

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Progress in Essential Oils: Bitter Fennel Oil and Extract

In this edition, Brian Lawrence discusses the composition of bitter fennel oil and extract.

Bitter Orange Obsession

Exploring the rich range of traditional and leading-edge ingredients derived from this iconic tree

Almond trees in M’Gouna, Morocco; all photos courtesy of Elise Leclerc, Julie Paumier and Claire Delbecque of Bontoux SAS.

Genetic Traceability of the Bitter Almond Essential Oil Supply Chain

Examining barcoding and metabarcoding analyses to authenticate and trace raw materials.

Natural Isolates from Seville Bitter Orange Tree

Bitter orange peel oil is a usefd ingredient for flavorists became of its tenacity. Because of the increase in citrus style scents, the peel oil has gained popularity in the fragrance field, for instance, in men’s line products such as aftershave and body lotions. It serves well in perfumes, toilet waters and cosmetics.

Differences in Chemical and Sensory Properties of Orange Flower and Rose Oils Obtained from Hydrodistillation and from Supercritical C02 Extraction

In this article we will identify some characteristic and essential constituents of bitter orange flowers (Citrus aurantium L., ssp. armzra Engl.) from Spain, Tunisia and Morocco, and roses (Rosa damascena Mill.) from Bulgaria and Turkey, and we will discuss how the consitutents differ depending on whether the oils were isolated by hydrodistillation or by supercritical fluid carbon dioxide extraction of the concretes. hydrodistillatio norbysupercriticai fluid carbon dioxide extraction of the concretes.

Progress in Essential Oils: Spanish Marjoram Oil, Lesser Galangal Oil and Wormwood Oil

This edition discusses the chemical composition of Spanish marjoram oil, lesser galangal oil and wormwood oil.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Grapefruit Oil

This month's issues discusses the chemical composition of grapefruit oil.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Tagetes Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical components of tagetes oil.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Long Pepper Oil

The present article is a survey of literature evaluating the constituents of Piper longum L., or long pepper, fruit oil. In one case, early researchers found the oil was devoid of monoterpene compounds and rich in sesquiterpenes, with b-caryophyllene being the major hydrocarbon. Lawrence (1978) and others also examined the composition of P. longum, the findings from which are discussed here.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Spanish Oregano Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of Spanish oregano oil.

Progress in Essential Oils: Summer Savory Oil

Summer savory oil.

Progress in Essential Oils: Citron Oil, Pimento Leaf and Berry Oil

This month, Brian Lawrence discusses the composition of citron oil, pimento leaf and berry oil.

Progress in Essential Oils: Asafoetida Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of asafoetida oil and extract.

Progress in Essential Oils: Galangal Oil

Galangal or greater galangal oil is obtained from the steam distillation of comminuted rhizomes of Alpinia galanga Willd. a spice which has a woody, fl oral spicy aroma that is dissimilar to ginger. A limited amount of oil of galangal is produced in various countries in southeast Asia.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Lemon Verbena Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of lemon verbena oil.

Progress in Essential Oils: Clary Sage Oil

The author discusses the chemical components of clary sage oil.

Progress in Essential Oils: Yarrow Oil, Spikenard Oil, and Dwarf Pine and Mountain Pine Oils

This month's column discusses the chemical compositions of yarrow oil, spikenard oil, and dwarf pine and mountain pine oils

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