Grapefruit

At a glance

Grapefruit is a bitter-sweet citrus material cold-pressed from Citrus paradisi peel, a modern top note valued for its sparkling, slightly bitter freshness.

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Origin

Citrus paradisi peel, primarily the United States and Israel

Extraction

Cold expression

Profile

Bitter-sweet, juicy citrus scent with a slightly sulfurous edge

IFRA status

Restricted, furocoumarin/phototoxicity limits under IFRA standards

Cost tier

Low