PETITGRAIN PARAGUAY EO
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Single origin Project at source Certified Sourcing Sustainable Practices Petitgrain
Green, floral, fruity, citrus, leaf.
Petitgrain from Paraguay has typical green notes.
It is especially used with floral, white flowers and orange blossom accords.
Obtained by distillation of the biomass with water, or steam.
The essential oil is physically separated from the aqueous phase by decantation.
Extracted part: twigs and leaves and historically, immature fruits (small grain.. in french "petit grain").
Standard yield: 0.4-0.6%.
This ingredient is both convenient for perfumery and flavor applications.
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Petitgrain is a natural extract obtained through steam distillation of the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree (Citrus Aurantium var. Amara). It is primarily used in the fragrance and flavor (F&F) industry. The trees are evergreen and can grow up to 6 meters in the wild, though in cultivation they typically reach about 3 meters. Farmers harvest the leaves two to three times a year, depending on financial needs.
Globally, Paraguay is the dominant producer of petitgrain oil, accounting for over 80% of the world’s output, with annual production ranging between 180–200 tons. The crop is mainly cultivated by small independent farmers who distill the oil themselves and deliver it in small quantities to local collectors. These collectors then test, batch, and resell the oil to export houses, which filter, homogenize, and pack it for export.
Paraguay
Petitgrain sourced from Paraguay is cultivated primarily in the San Pedro region. The crop season spans most of the year, with harvesting occurring in January through April and October through December. It is a traditional area for this type of production.
The supply chain in Paraguay involves small independent farmers who perform steam distillation (about 3.5 hours) directly on their properties. The oil is then passed to local collectors and subsequently to export houses. The yield is approximately 0.3%, meaning 1,000 kg of leaves produce about 3 kg of oil.