BITTER ORANGE - Names and Identifiers
BITTER ORANGE - Physico-chemical Properties
| FEMA | 2823 | ORANGE PEEL BITTER OIL (CITRUS AURANTIUM L.) |
BITTER ORANGE - Risk and Safety
| Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as > 5 g/kg (Owen, 1971a). The acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits was reported as > 10 g/kg (Owen, 1971b). |
BITTER ORANGE - Introduction
BITTER ORANGE is a liquid extracted from the fruit of lime, and its properties have the following characteristics:
1. Sour taste: BITTER ORANGE taste acid, mainly composed of citric acid and other organic acids.
2. Aroma: bitterorange has a unique aroma, often used in food and flavor spices to add flavor.
3. Rich in vitamin C: bitterorange is rich in vitamin C, which is one of the essential nutrients for human body.
The bitterorange has multiple uses:
1. Food additives: bitorange can be used as a food acidifier to improve the taste of food and extend the shelf life.
2. Beverage Ingredients: bitorange is often used to make soda, fruit juice and drinks, etc., add sour taste and flavor.
3. Flavors and fragrances: bitterorange contains a unique fragrance and is often used to make perfumes, soaps and cosmetics.
There are several ways to make the bitterorange:
1. Mechanical pressing method: the lime fruit after washing, peeling and seeded, the use of mechanical pressing to extract the juice.
2. Solvent extraction method: After the lime fruit is chopped, it is soaked in an appropriate organic solvent (such as ethanol), and then filtered to obtain the extract.
3. Ultrasonic Extraction Method: Cut the lime fruit into fine pieces, add the solvent for ultrasonic extraction, and use the ultrasonic oscillation to quickly extract the target substance.
Note the following security information when using the bitterorange:
1. BITTER ORANGE is generally a non-toxic substance, but excessive intake may cause digestive discomfort, and it is recommended to use it reasonably.
2. BITTER ORANGE may cause allergic reactions, and people who are allergic to citric acid should use it with caution.
3. In the preparation of bitterorange, should follow the corresponding operating specifications, avoid solvent leakage and contact with the eyes or skin.
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