Common Name: Mandarin Essential Oil (Red / Yellow) | 100% Natural
Extraction: Cold Pressed (Expression) from Fresh Fruit Peel.
| Appearance | Clear yellow to orange liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Sweet, fresh, citrusy, slightly floral |
| Taste | Sweet, characteristic mandarin |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.845 – 0.860 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.468 – 1.475 |
| Optical Rotation | +64° to +75° |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
| Test Parameter | Specification | Typical Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear orange liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Sweet citrus mandarin | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25 °C | 0.845 – 0.860 | 0.852 |
| Refractive Index @ 20 °C | 1.468 – 1.475 | 1.471 |
| Optical Rotation | +64° to +75° | +69.4° |
| d-Limonene Content | 65 – 75% | 70.6% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 | 0.8 |
| Solubility in Alcohol | Clear | Conforms |
| Heavy Metals | < 10 ppm | Conforms |
| Microbial Count | Nil | Conforms |
Conclusion: The tested batch conforms to internal quality standards and is suitable for food, flavour, fragrance, and aromatherapy applications.