Description
Lemon Oil Argentina is cold-pressed from the peels of Citrus limon fruits, better known as the common lemon. The tree likely has its origins in northeast India, though it was eventually introduced to the Americas after Spanish explorers brought citrus seeds to New World colonies. The aroma of lemon oil is light and fresh, with a sweet and fruity odor highly reminiscent of fresh lemon peels. In perfumery, it is often used for its “refreshing” qualities, making it a common inclusion in lotions, creams, colognes, and various air care products. The flavor of lemon oil is similar to its aroma, exhibiting a refreshingly fruity and aldehydic tinge that goes well in candies, soft drinks, and countless other packaged goods. When blended with vanilla notes, lemon oil produces an old-fashioned “custard” flavor that is also highly appealing in frozen treats.
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CAS#: 8008-56-8
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FEMA: 2625
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Principle Constituents: Limonene
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Refractive Index: 1.4730 – 1.4760
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Specific Gravity: 0.8490 – 0.8550
Latest market information
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Sep 10th, 2024
The Argentinian lemon crop is currently estimated at 1.4 million tons of fruit, the majority of which is allocated for processing.
Argentina’s market for fresh fruit in domestic use is down approximately 200,000 tons due to economic issues within the nation. It is estimated that 11,000 hectares of lemon trees have been abandoned this year, with an additional 12,000 hectares removed by farmers due to low pricing from international buyers. Many lemon orchards have since been switched to sugarcane farms, which are more profitable for local communities.
Tucuman, Salta, and Jujuy are now considering planting oranges instead of lemon – historically, these regions were growers of oranges in the 1980s but switched to lemon due to better market pricing. Growing conditions for new orange trees seem favorable, but it will take at least five years before any new trees can bear fruit. Currently, some orange trees are being grown on the eastern side of the nation (Corrientes and Entre Rios), though they have had issues with pesticides due to their close proximity with other crops such as blueberries and stone fruit. These oranges are mainly geared for the fresh market, so cross-contamination can occur.
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May 24th, 2024
The Argentina lemon season is currently underway, with total harvest figures estimated at around 1.65 million metric tons. Due to extreme weather and heat waves within the region, production estimates were lowered from their previous forecast of 1.77 million metric tons. There is also a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the current geopolitical situation within Argentina, as exporters of lemon are facing new restrictions on currency exchange rates (USD) amidst a shifting economic model.
Region
Argentina
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Appearance:Yellow Liquid
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Part Of Plant:Fruit
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Extraction:Cold Expression
Aromatic Profile
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