| Scientific Name | Citrus reticulata |
| Purity | 100% natural essential oil |
| Organic Certification | Certified organic cultivation since 2005 |
| Harvest | 2020, by pure hand harvest from September to December |
| Processing | Gentle cold pressing of fresh, red mandarin peel |
| Terroir | Sicily, Italy |
| Origin | Sourced directly from a farm specialised in citrus fruit cultivation, located in Sicily. |
| Aroma | Very aromatic, tangy-fresh, fruity, subtly sweet with notes of orange |
| Effects | Uplifting, invigorating, relaxing, calming, decongestant |
| Allergens | Limonene, Linalool |
These mandarin trees grow according to controlled organic standards in Sicily. The island's Mediterranean climate, with its dryness, high temperatures and the influence of Mount Etna, provides the ideal growing conditions for citrus trees, allowing mandarins to develop their aromas, mainly limonene and ɣ-terpinene, in harmony. The ripe fruit is carefully harvested by hand between December and March, sorted, cleaned and then the peel of the fruit is pressed into this aromatic oil in the cold pressing plant.
We source this essential oil from a small family-run company in Sicily. The company was founded in the 1970s and specialises in citrus fruits. The first organic cultivation began in 2002 and is continuously adapted to the latest findings and the cultivation areas are expanded. The mineral soils and the Mediterranean climate of this sunny region as well as the many years of experience in cultivation, care, harvesting and processing are reflected in the high-quality essential oils from this producer. The essential oils are cold-pressed in the company's own production facilities and have been awarded EU organic certification.
The mandarin (Citrus reticulata) belongs to the rue family (Rutaceae). The mandarin is endemic to China and today finds ideal growing conditions when cultivated in the Mediterranean region. It thrives as a small tree with a round shape. The fragrant white flowers bloom in spring and produce round orange fruits from autumn to spring. The essential aromas of the plant are found in the fruit peel and petitgrain oil is produced from the fresh twigs with leaves and fruit.
The fruity-sweet, fresh aroma is perceived as mood-lifting, revitalising, anxiety-relieving and relaxing. A positive atmosphere of joy and security dissipates gloom and inspires new creative endeavours.
