Lemon Oil Argentina
Latest Market Information on Lemon Oil Argentina
Sep 10th, 2024
The Argentinian lemon crop is currently estimated at 1.4 million tons of fruit, the majority of which is allocated for processing.
Argentina’s market for fresh fruit in domestic use is down approximately 200,000 tons due to economic issues within the nation. It is estimated that 11,000 hectares of lemon trees have been abandoned this year, with an additional 12,000 hectares removed by farmers due to low pricing from international buyers. Many lemon orchards have since been switched to sugarcane farms, which are more profitable for local communities.
Tucuman, Salta, and Jujuy are now considering planting oranges instead of lemon – historically, these regions were growers of oranges in the 1980s but switched to lemon due to better market pricing. Growing conditions for new orange trees seem favorable, but it will take at least five years before any new trees can bear fruit. Currently, some orange trees are being grown on the eastern side of the nation (Corrientes and Entre Rios), though they have had issues with pesticides due to their close proximity with other crops such as blueberries and stone fruit. These oranges are mainly geared for the fresh market, so cross-contamination can occur.
Description of Lemon Oil Argentina
Lemon Oil Argentina is cold-pressed from the peels of Citrus limon fruits, better known as the common lemon. The tree likely has its origins in northeast India, though it was eventually introduced to the Americas after Spanish explorers brought citrus seeds to New World colonies. The aroma of lemon oil is light and fresh, with a sweet and fruity odor highly reminiscent of fresh lemon peels. In perfumery, it is often used for its “refreshing” qualities, making it a common inclusion in lotions, creams, colognes, and various air care products. The flavor of lemon oil is similar to its aroma, exhibiting a refreshingly fruity and aldehydic tinge that goes well in candies, soft drinks, and countless other packaged goods. When blended with vanilla notes, lemon oil produces an old-fashioned “custard” flavor that is also highly appealing in frozen treats.
CAS #
8008-56-8
Fema
2625
Principle Constituents
Limonene
Refractive Index
1.4730 - 1.4760 @ 20C
Specific Gravity
0.8490 - 0.8550 @ 25C
Region
Argentina
Appearance
Yellow Liquid
Part of Plant
Fruit
Extraction Method
Cold Expression
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