Lime oil distilled

At a glance

Distilled lime oil is obtained by steam distillation of Citrus aurantiifolia (key lime) peel, yielding a fresh, sharp, green‑citrus aroma with a hint of bitterness.

One of several trade forms of Lime catalogued here, see the full family →

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