Citrus aurantium P.E.

Citrus aurantium P.E.

Botanical Source: Citrus aurantium L

Used Part: Fruit

Specification: Neohesperidine>95%

Appearance: Grayish white powder

Test Method: HPLC

Bulk density: 0.35-0.75g/mL

Moisture: <5%

Ash: <5%

Description:

Citrus aurantium L. is young fruit of lime. It is ball-shaped with diameter 0.3 ~ 3cm, dark-green or gray-green appearance, covered with oil maculae and farrow with some yellow-white flecks. It has strong aroma. It tastes bitter at first, and then a little acid. The active ingredient is Neohesperidine.

Neohesperidin is a bitter, white to almost white powder. Melting points is at 236~237°C. It is easily soluble in hot water, hot ethanol, but insoluble in ether.

Function:

1. Lose weight

2. Mild stimulant

3. Gastrointestinal system discomfort

4. Sterilization function

Application:

1. As an active ingredient in dietary supplements

2. As an active ingredient in OTC and pharmaceutical field

3. As Pro-material of Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone