High Citral Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil

Our Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is steam-distilled from the fresh fruits of Litsea cubeba, a fast-growing tree native to Southeast Asia. Known for its vibrant, lemony scent with subtle floral and herbal undertones, this oil is prized for its exceptionally high citral content, making it a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to lemongrass or lemon verbena in fragrance, flavor, and wellness applications.

Key Features
✅ High Citral Content: 75-85% for potent, long-lasting lemony fragrance and efficacy
✅ Bright, Uplifting Aroma: Fresh, sweet, tangy lemon scent with soft floral notes
✅ Natural Antimicrobial: Strong cleansing and purifying properties
✅ Eco-Friendly & Sustainable: Fast-growing, renewable crop source
✅ 100% Pure & Natural: Steam-distilled, no additives or synthetic extenders

Primary Applications
Food & Beverage Industry: Natural lemon flavoring for beverages, confectionery, sauces, and preserves (food grade available)

Aromatherapy: Uplifting and refreshing diffuser blends for mental clarity and stress relief

Natural Perfumery: Fresh top note in citrus, floral, and herbal fragrance compositions

Household Cleaning: Effective natural deodorizer and surface cleaner ingredient

Personal Care: Refreshing additive in soaps, shampoos, lotions, and deodorants

Wellness Products: Used in natural insect repellent formulations

Product Specifications
Parameter Specification
Botanical Name Litsea cubeba
Part Used Fresh fruits (pepper-like berries)
Extraction Method Steam Distillation
Main Component Citral (Neral + Geranial) 75-85%
Appearance Pale yellow to yellow liquid
Aroma Strong, fresh, sweet, lemony
Specific Gravity (20°C) 0.880 – 0.905
Shelf Life 2 years when stored properly
Packaging & MOQ
Sample Sizes: 10ml / 50ml amber glass bottles

Standard Sizes: 1kg / 5kg / 10kg aluminum bottles

Bulk: 25kg / 50kg / 180kg HDPE drums or steel drums

MOQ: 1kg (bulk discounts available for 25kg+)

Grades Available: Industrial grade, food grade (with documentation)

Customization: OEM packaging, private labeling, and custom blends supported

Why Choose Our Litsea Cubeba Oil?
High Citral Guarantee: Consistently 75-85% citral content verified by GC-MS

Direct Sourcing: Strong relationships with sustainable farms in China and Vietnam

Cost-Effective Alternative: Premium lemon scent at a competitive price point

Quality Assurance: Each batch rigorously tested for purity and composition

Versatile Applications: One oil serves multiple industries

Technical Support: Formulation guidance and complete documentation (COA, MSDS, spec sheet)