Lemon Oil
Citrus limon
Source
Braintree, Massachusetts
Warnings
contraindicated in people with gastritis, irritable bowel
Function
Natural Flavor
Found In
Lemon, Lemon Peel
Lemons contain numerous phytochemicals, including polyphenols, terpenes, and tannins. Lemon oil is extracted from oil-containing cells in the skin. A machine breaks up the cells and uses a water spray to flush off the oil. The oil/water mixture is then filtered and separated by centrifugation.