lemon essence (water phase)

Lemon essence (water phase), also known as citrus limon l. burm. f. essence, is a flavor and fragrance material extracted from the lemon fruit, Citrus limon. It appears as a water-soluble fraction obtained during processing that contains key citrus odorants. The sensory character is primarily lemon citrus, encompassing fresh, zesty lemon notes recognized in many food and fragrance products. Synonyms include 'lemon (argentinian) kiinote (Omega)', 'treattzest lemon essence', and 'lemon essence oil (water phase)'. This essence is widely appreciated for imparting natural lemon aroma and flavor in various applications. Detailed chemical information is cataloged in public databases such as its PubChem entry. Its sourcing involves extraction from lemon fruit using techniques that preserve water-soluble components.

Lemon essence (water phase) occurs naturally in the lemon fruit, Citrus limon, contributing to the fruit's characteristic citrus aroma and flavor profile. This material is used primarily as a flavoring agent and fragrance component, adding fresh lemon notes to various consumer products. Applications include incorporation into food flavor formulations and perfumery ingredients. According to IFRA (Global) standards, its use in fragrance products is regulated to limit phototoxic risks associated with components like bergapten. The recommended maximum concentrations ensure safety in products exposed to sunlight, supporting its continued use in quality and compliant formulations worldwide.

Lemon essence (water phase) is characterized by its water phase composition derived from lemon oil, which favors the presence of soluble and volatile citrus compounds. The essence exhibits a strong lemon odor and flavor, dominated by citrus notes. Its physico-chemical characteristics influence its behavior in formulations, notably its solubility and volatility, which facilitate rapid aroma release. The presence of phototoxic compounds such as bergapten and constituents like citral and geraniol, though at low concentrations, requires adherence to safety guidelines. These properties make lemon essence (water phase) suitable for enhancing citrus character in both flavor and fragrance applications while necessitating careful concentration control for product safety.

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
Export Tariff Code:	3301.13.0000

Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
IFRA Critical Effect:
Phototoxicity
IFRA fragrance material specification:
	Where the bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen) content of all relevant oils present in a compound has been determined, it is recommended that for applications on areas of skin exposed to sunshine, excluding bath preparations, soaps and other products which are washed off the skin, the total level of bergapten in the consumer products should not exceed 0.0015% (15 ppm). This is equivalent to 0.0075% (75 ppm) in a fragrance compound used at 20% in the consumer product. Where the level of bergapten has not been determined by appropriate methods, the limits specified in the guidelines on individual oils should apply. In those cases, where such oils are used in combination with other phototoxic ingredients, the additive effect has to be taken into consideration and the use levels have to be reduced accordingly. The sum of the concentrations of all phototoxic fragrance ingredients, expressed in % of their recommended maximum level in the consumer product, shall not exceed 100.
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only)
citral	Max. Found: 1.8 % and Reason: Sensitization
geraniol	Max. Found: 0.1 % and Reason: Sensitization
citronellal	Max. Found: 0.1 % and Reason: Sensitization

Safety references

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

citrus limon l. burm. f. essence

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