Orange oil
Orange oil is the essential oil pressed from the peel of the sweet orange, Citrus sinensis, recovered as a co-product of orange juice processing. Brazil and the US (Florida) dominate supply. Cold-pressed oil is mostly d-limonene and is used as is or concentrated by folding and terpene removal. Orange essence oil, recovered from juice during evaporation, is a separate, juicier-smelling product.
Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.
Standard sweet orange oil, high in d-limonene, for beverages, confectionery and bakery.
Concentrated oil (for example 5-fold to 20-fold) with more aldehydes per kilogram and better stability.
Oil with most terpenes removed for clear beverages and emulsions.
Oil recovered from juice evaporation, with a fresh-juice character.
Certified organic cold-pressed orange oil.
Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.
Citrus peel oils oxidize quickly once opened, so store them cool (often refrigerated), dark and in full containers, and nitrogen-flush partly used drums. Cold-pressed oils can drop a waxy sediment in the cold, which is normal and can be decanted or filtered. Shelf life is set by the supplier's specification, commonly shorter for cold-pressed than for folded or terpeneless oils, and aged stock should be retested for peroxide value and odor.
Aldehyde content and color change with fruit variety, season and juice plant, and price follows the orange crop. Record origin, season and aldehydes per lot, and test for pesticide residues if the oil is used at high levels.
Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.
21 CFR 182.20 lists sweet orange peel (Citrus sinensis) among essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free) and natural extractives that are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for their intended use.
Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)FDA's Substances Added to Food inventory lists sweet orange peel oil (CAS 8008-57-9), also called orange oil, with the technical effect flavoring agent or adjuvant, citing 21 CFR 172.230 and 182.20.
Source: hfpappexternal.fda.gov (opens in a new tab)FDA's Substances Added to Food inventory lists natural orange essence oil, also called orange juice oil, with the technical effect flavoring agent or adjuvant, citing 21 CFR 182.20.
Source: hfpappexternal.fda.gov (opens in a new tab)This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.
Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.
Manufacturer · Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
UK-based maker of natural extracts and flavor ingredients for beverage, flavor and fragrance companies, including citrus essential oils, brewed coffee extracts, tea extracts and aroma chemicals.
Suppliers are in alphabetical order and none pays to appear. Each claim is checked against the supplier’s own website on the date shown. Ask for the specification sheet and a recent COA before you order, and confirm details with the supplier.
Common forms include cold-pressed, folded, terpeneless, orange essence oil and organic. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.
Expect gC profile, physical constants, aldehyde content, appearance and odor and heavy metals, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.
Citrus peel oils oxidize quickly once opened, so store them cool (often refrigerated), dark and in full containers, and nitrogen-flush partly used drums. Cold-pressed oils can drop a waxy sediment in the cold, which is normal and can be decanted or filtered. Shelf life is set by the supplier's specification, commonly shorter for cold-pressed than for folded or terpeneless oils, and aged stock should be retested for peroxide value and odor.
21 CFR 182.20 lists sweet orange peel (Citrus sinensis) among essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free) and natural extractives that are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for their intended use. FDA's Substances Added to Food inventory lists sweet orange peel oil (CAS 8008-57-9), also called orange oil, with the technical effect flavoring agent or adjuvant, citing 21 CFR 172.230 and 182.20. FDA's Substances Added to Food inventory lists natural orange essence oil, also called orange juice oil, with the technical effect flavoring agent or adjuvant, citing 21 CFR 182.20.
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