Litsea Cubeba Oil

Litsea Cubeba Oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from the fruit of Litsea cubeba, a plant of the genus Litsea in the Lauraceae family, by steam distillation. It is a light yellow to light brown liquid with a strong, fresh lemon-like aroma and a slightly spicy taste. It is a natural essential oil widely used in spices, daily chemicals and other fields.

Main ingredients
The chemical composition of Litsea cubeba oil is complex. The main active ingredient is citral, which usually contains 60% to 80%. Citral is divided into geranial (cis-citral) and neral (trans-citral), which are the core ingredients that give it its characteristic aroma and main efficacy.

Product advantages
Natural and safe, unique aroma
Antibacterial and antioxidant activity
Versatility
Good compatibility with other substances

Application areas
Food industry
As a edible flavor, it is used in beverages (such as carbonated beverages, fruit juices), candies, cakes, ice cream, condiments, etc., giving the product a refreshing lemon flavor and enhancing the aroma level.
Daily chemical and cosmetics fields
Used in perfume, soap, shower gel, shampoo and other daily chemical products to provide natural fragrance and replace some synthetic flavors.
Other fields
In agriculture, it can be used as a natural insecticide or insect repellent to prevent and control crop diseases and pests;
In industry, it is used for tobacco flavoring, daily chemical flavor preparation, etc. to improve the sensory quality of products.