Citrus essential oils determination in juice
Dist Line: Determination of citrus essential oils in juice
The concentration of essential oils in citrus juice is a quality measure with maximum limits that are set by authorities such as the European Fruit Juice Association (AIJN) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The essential oils consist to a majority of approximately 90 % of D-limonene. An easy and reliable method for the detrmination of essential oils in juice and juice concentrates of citrus fruits according to IFU Method No. 45 and AOAC 968.20 is introduced here.