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Perhaps we are already quite familiar with citrus crops such as lemons, pomelos, and oranges… Among them, kumquats also have a very distinct flavor, with a characteristic aroma that is appealing. Nowadays, kumquats are also being produced into essential oils with various wide-ranging applications. Let’s explore kumquat essential oil with PEROMA through the following article.
INTRODUCTION TO KUMQUATS
Kumquats, scientifically known as Citrus × microcarpa, also referred to as calamondin, calamansi, or Philippine golden lime, are a hybrid citrus tree species economically significant mainly in the Philippines. It originates from the Philippines, Borneo, Sumatra, and Sulawesi (Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei) in Southeast Asia, as well as southern China and Taiwan in East Asia.
Among them, kumquats, scientifically known as Citrus microcarpa, are widely cultivated in Vietnam. Particularly, after the Lunar New Year, there is a large quantity of leftover kumquats, so utilizing this fruit source to extract essential oils would bring high economic efficiency while also contributing to addressing the current environmental concerns.
INTRODUCTION TO KUMQUAT ESSENTIAL OIL
Currently, there are numerous research works on essential oils worldwide, especially those belonging to the Citrus family such as orange, lemon, kumquat, pomelo, and lime, due to their outstanding benefits such as cooling, decongestant, treating coughs, and reducing stress.
There are many methods to extract essential oils from plants, among which steam distillation is a simple and easily implementable method with relatively high oil recovery efficiency. Kumquat essential oil contains a high content of limonene, contributing to a fresh and invigorating scent.
USES OF KUMQUAT ESSENTIAL OIL
The aroma of kumquat essential oil provides abundant energy for the body, dispelling feelings of fatigue and tension, and clearing the respiratory system. Other benefits of kumquat essential oil include:
Kumquat essential oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties
In the food industry, kumquat essential oil is recognized as safe and capable of combating both gram-negative bacteria (E. coli, S. typhimurium) and gram-positive bacteria (S. aureus, B. cereus, B. subtilis, L. bulgaricus, and B. laterosporus) as well as the fungus C. albicans. Kumquat essential oil is being researched as a natural preservative alternative to synthetic preservatives in food products.
Inhibiting the formation of NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine) – a carcinogen
NDMA is a carcinogen commonly found in food, air, cosmetics, and drinking water. Author Sawamura has demonstrated that kumquat essential oil can inhibit the formation of NDMA by 50-70%, helping prevent cancerous cells in the human body and providing an effective solution for cancer prevention and treatment.
Kumquat essential oil has strong antioxidant properties
The antioxidant capability demonstrated in kumquat essential oil, as measured by the DPPH method, helps reduce harmful free radicals in cells, protecting the skin, slowing down the aging process, reducing the formation of wrinkles, and balancing metabolic processes in the body.
KUMQUAT ESSENTIAL OIL AT PEROMA VIETNAM
Kumquat essential oil at PEROMA is produced from natural fresh kumquats, using modern production technology and machinery to preserve the distinctive flavor and properties of kumquats. PEROMA takes pride in providing the most reputable and highest quality kumquat essential oil available on the market.
PEROMA takes pride in over 20 years with a highly specialized R&D team, rich experience, advanced technology, leading market trends, and modern equipment, automated production lines ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HALAL, KOSHER standards, etc. PEROMA is considered the leading supplier of quality Kumquat essential oil today, also providing various types of natural essential oils, concentrates, extracts, and food flavorings, diverse wholesale cosmetics ingredients, catering to the needs of usage or business purposes. Furthermore, PEROMA also conducts research on formulas according to the specific requirements of customers.
Through the provided article above, readers surely have a clearer understanding of the widely favored Kumquat essential oil. Don’t forget to contact PEROMA to own the highest quality and most reputable Kumquat essential oil products!
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