Citrus aurantium P.E.
Botanical Source: Citrus aurantium L
Used Part: Fruit
Specification: Neohesperidine>95%
Appearance: Grayish white powder
Test Method: HPLC
Bulk density: 0.35-0.75g/mL
Moisture: <5%
Ash: <5%
Description:
Citrus aurantium L. is young fruit of lime. It is ball-shaped with diameter 0.3 ~ 3cm, dark-green or gray-green appearance, covered with oil maculae and farrow with some yellow-white flecks. It has strong aroma. It tastes bitter at first, and then a little acid. The active ingredient is Neohesperidine.
Neohesperidin is a bitter, white to almost white powder. Melting points is at 236~237°C. It is easily soluble in hot water, hot ethanol, but insoluble in ether.
Function:
1. Lose weight
2. Mild stimulant
3. Gastrointestinal system discomfort
4. Sterilization function
Application:
1. As an active ingredient in dietary supplements
2. As an active ingredient in OTC and pharmaceutical field
3. As Pro-material of Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone