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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.

Progress in Essential Oils

Brian Lawrence discusses Pepper Oil, Piper nigrum, Caraway Herb, Seed and Root Oils, Cinnamon Leaf Oil, Patchouli Oil,

Multidimensional Analysis of Gas Chromatographic Data, Application to the Differentiation of Clove Bud and Clove Stem Essential Oils from Madagascar

The differentiation of clove bud from clove stem oils produced in Madagascar seems to be possible using the content of less than 15 components, for each year of production. The influence of climatic conditions plays an important role on the chemical composition of these oils and more data are needed to realize a differentiation independent of the year of production or to detect an adulteration of clove bud oil with clove stem oil.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Cubeb Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of cubeb oil derived from Piper cubeba L.

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Authentication of Natural Peppermint Oil

This article explores the application of carbon-14 testing as a method to authenticate naturally sourced peppermint oil and screen for adulteration.

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Pink Pepper Fruit and Leaf Oils

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of pink pepper fruit and leaf oils.

An Effective Program for Maturity Prediction Peppermint Oil Crops

Use of the harvest prediction program has led to a greater understanding of the maturity effects on quality and allowed far greater confidence in the ability of the Australian peppermint oil industry to produce consistently high-quality peppermint oil.

Trend Watch: Indian Mint Oils

The present and future outlook for India's production of M. arvensis, M. piperita and M. spicata.

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Comparative Analysis of Historical Peppermint Oil from Bulgaria and a Commercial Oil of North American Origin

Chemical composition, olfactory analysis and antibacterial activity

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Rose Oil in Kashmiri India

An emerging cash crop benefits industry and local agribusiness.

Potent Odorants in Peppermint and Cornmint Oils Characterized by GC-O and AEDA

In this study, GC-O and AEDA were used to characterize odorants in peppermint oil Yakima and cornmint oil Chinese.

After hurricanes destroyed Dominica's infrastructure—and star cash crop—the tiny island nation looks to reestablish bay oil on the global market.

A Crucial Comeback: West Indian Bay Oil

After hurricanes destroyed Dominica's infrastructure—and star cash crop—the tiny island nation looks to reestablish bay oil on the global market.

Historical Perspective: The Indian Essential Oil Industry

Listen to India, a country with 5,000 years of history, the largest democracy in the world today, and the world’s most ancient civilization. A civilization united by its diversity, India has always been known as a land where history echoes itself with all its wonders in every piece of stone and every particle of dust.

Mint farmer in India.

Organic and Fair Trade Mint Oil: India

Challenges and opportunities.

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The Story of India's Mint Oils and Menthol

All mints (known as Pudina in Hindi) are Mentha species that are members of the Labiatae or Lamiaceae family. There are 18 Mentha species and 11 hybrids.

Raw Material Bulletin: March 2015

This month's column includes sage extract from Döhler, santalum album oil from Santanol and more.

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West Indian Bay Oil – How Dominica is Building for the Future

Bay oil has played a vital role in the culture and economy of Dominica for centuries. After Hurricane Maria, the material faced an uncertain future, but Dominica has built back stronger than ever, bay oil remaining a core component of its export economy.

A Review of Oleoresin Black Pepper and Its Extraction Solvents

All the indications are that an oleoresin pepper can be produced at a similar cost to the products now on the market. The physical appearance of this resin may differ a little from the conventional product, but its organoleptic properties are superior in that it lacks the sweet taste and aroma which is so characteristic of culminated solvents.

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