Yuzu
Short answer
Yuzu (Citrus junos) is a citrus material from Japan, produced by cold-pressed (expressed) from the peel. It is in stock at €480 per kg with a minimum order of 1 kg, and every batch is GC/MS screened and shipped with a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet.
About Yuzu
Japanese cold-pressed peel. Bright, exotic, slightly bitter. Highly sought-after in premium perfumery.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Citrus junos |
| INCI / labelling name | Citrus Junos Peel Oil |
| Material type | Citrus |
| Extraction method | Cold-pressed (expressed) from the peel |
| Plant part | Peel |
| Origin | Japan |
| Perfume note position | Top |
| Typical constituents | Limonene, Citral, Beta-pinene, Yuzu aroma components |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and oils; partly soluble in water |
| Shelf life | 24 months unopened, 12 months after opening |
| Storage | Store upright in the original sealed container, away from light, heat and air. Recommended 15-25 C. |
| Price from | €480.00 / kg |
| Minimum order quantity | 1 kg |
Typical applications
- ✓Perfumery (top note)
- ✓Diffuser blends
- ✓Aromatherapy
- ✓Cosmetics
- ✓Food flavouring
Batch-specific values such as assay, density, refractive index, optical rotation and the full GC/MS chromatogram are issued with the certificate of analysis for the lot you receive. The values on this page are the standard profile for this material.
Pricing
€480.00/kg
Minimum order 1 kg · lead time 7-14 days
Questions about this material
What is the minimum order quantity for Yuzu?
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1 kg. Smaller volumes are available as samples, typically 5-10 ml, so you can evaluate the material before ordering. Full drums are 5 L and larger.
How is Yuzu tested?
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Every batch is screened by GC/MS to confirm botanical identity and composition, and ships with a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet showing the lot-specific result.
What documentation accompanies a Yuzu order?
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The batch certificate of analysis, the safety data sheet, the IFRA conformity statement for your product category, and lot traceability back to the distiller and origin.
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