Our products
Distilled Key Lime Essential Oil
- Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin: Key Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
- Concentration: Enriched in oxygenated compounds
- Color: Pale yellow to greenish
- Aroma: Fresh, intense citrus
- Applications: Fragrances, flavorings, cleaning products
- Certifications: FDA, Kosher
- Available Packaging: 1 Liter, 5 kg, 20 kg, 50 kg, 100 kg, 180 kg, bulk
- Concentrations: 3x and 5x (special concentration upon request)
Physicochemical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 0.875 – 0.885 (ISO-279)
- Optical Rotation (°): 34 – 41 (ISO-592)
- Refractive Index: 1.4820 – 1.4880 (ISO-280)
- Evaporation Residue: 10 – 14.5% (ISO-4715)
Fresh Peel
- Origin: Industrial peeling of Key Lime
- State: Fresh and moist, ideal for food use
- Applications: Pectin extraction and pharmaceutical use
- Packaging: Bulk
- Availability: Upon request
Mexican Lime "Stripper" Oil
- Origin: Floral water resulting from the distillation process
- Process: Subsequent separation of residual oil (high aromatic intensity)
- Aroma: Intense, with green and citrus notes
- Available Packaging: 180 kg metal drum (other quantities upon request)
- CoA (Certificate of Analysis): Available upon request
Physicochemical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 0.9214 – 0.9304 (ISO-279)
- Optical Rotation (°): -0.8 – 2.2 (ISO-592)
- Refractive Index: 1.476 – 1.477 (ISO-280)
About us
We are a Mexican company dedicated to the production of distilled essential oil from Mexican lime. Since 2016, we have operated in Apatzingán, Michoacán with specialized technology and quality processes that allow us to serve both the national and international markets.
Our Commitment
At Citrigrup, we work to offer reliable products with technical support and traceability. We serve the food, cosmetics, and fragrance industries that require consistent quality, meeting the standards demanded by our clients in Mexico and abroad.
We are proud
- Being a Mexican company with national and international presence
- Offering a unique and natural lime essential oil
- Participating in citrus sector fairs and events
- Maintaining business relationships based on trust and transparency
Applications
Cosmetics and Perfumery
As a top note or natural fixative in fragrances, emphasizing quality, sustainability, technical precision, and adherence to global market standards for international B2B clients in the fragrance industry.
Food Industry
As a natural flavoring in beverages, teas, and processed foods.
Pharmaceutical industry
Botanical ingredient with digestive, respiratory, and antimicrobial properties.
Fine chemistry and laboratories
For botanical formulations, industrial cleaning, and functional products.
News
Certifications
FDA
KOSHER
HACCP
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