1. Definition and Source
Sweet orange essence is a kind of food or daily chemical fragrance that mimics the aroma of sweet oranges through natural extraction or artificial synthesis.
Natural sources: Essential oils (such as orange oil) are usually obtained from the peels of sweet oranges through cold pressing, distillation or solvent extraction.
Synthetic source: Replicating the sweet orange aroma components (such as limonene, decal, etc.) through chemical methods.
2. Main Applications
Food Industry: Widely used in beverages, confectionery, baked goods, dairy products, etc., to enhance the orange aroma.
Daily chemical products: Added to perfumes, shampoos and detergents to provide a fresh scent.
In the medical field: It is used in some medicines or health products to mask bitterness and improve taste.
3. Aroma Characteristics
It has a fresh and sweet citrus aroma, highly similar to natural sweet oranges, but synthetic fragrances may lack the complexity of natural layers.
4. Safety and Standards
It is necessary to comply with food safety regulations (such as China’s GB 2760 and the FDA standards of the United States), and strictly control the amount of additives used.
Natural orange oil is safer, while synthetic flavorings should avoid the risk of allergic reactions or irritation that may be caused by excessive use.