BOTANICAL Citrus aurantium
CAS# 0008014173
FEMA# 2855
Organoleptic family
Flowery Notes
Product type
NaturalsTechnology
Essential OilAppearence
LiquidRecommended tasting dosage
10 ppm Taste Descriptors
Earthy floral green soapy woody
SourcingPetitgrain is cultivated by very small farmers in the poorest area of Paraguay.
This is a very traditional cultivation (at least 80 years old) that is passed down in families from generation to generation.
Useful for citrus tonalities, mainly orange and mandarin
Extracted part: twigs and leaves and historically, immature fruits (small grain.. in french "petit grain").
Standard yield: 0.4-0.6%.
This ingredient is both convenient for perfumery and flavor applications.
Sourcing countries
Paraguay