Lemon Extract

Product Name: Lemon Extract

Plant Resource: Citrus limon (L.) 

Active Ingredients: Limonin

Specification: Limonin 95% 98% 99%,Juice Powder,Straight Powder,4:1 ~ 20:1

Appearance: White powder

Plant Part Used: Fruit

CAS No.: 1180-71-8

Molecular formula: C26H30O8

Molecular weight: 470.53

Test method: HPLC

What is Lemon Extract Limonin?

Limonin is a limonoid, and a bitter, white, crystalline substance found in citrus and other plants. It is also known as limonoate D-ring-lactone and limonoic acid di-delta-lactone. Chemically, it is a member of the class of compounds known as furanolactones.

Limonin is enriched in citrus fruits and is often found at higher concentrations in seeds, for example orange and lemon seeds. Limonin is also present in plants such as those of the Dictamnus genus.

Limonin and other limonoid compounds contribute to the bitter taste of some citrus food products. Researchers have proposed removal of limonoids from orange juice and other products (known as "debittering") through the use of polymeric films.

Where will Limonin be used for?

Ongoing research programs are examining the effects of limonin in human diseases. Citrus seed extracts reportedly have antiviral properties, inhibiting replication of retroviruses like HIV-1 and HTLV-I. Neuroprotective effects of limonin have also been described. Limonin reduces proliferation of colon cancer cells and has been tested as an anti-obesity agent in mice.

1. Health Foods Additive;

2. Anticancer activity;

3. Feedstuff additive.

4. Limonin was studied as a valuable chemical for carcinogen treatment or health enhancement.

5. Botanical Insecticide;

Application Of Limonin:

1. Applied in food field , it is added into kinds of beverage ,liquor and foods as functional food additive.

2. Applied in health product field , it is widely added into various kinds of health products to prevent chronic diseases or relief symptom of climacteric syndrome.

3. Applied in cosmetics field, it is widely added into the cosmetics with the function of delaying aging and compacting skin, thus make skin much smooth and delicate.

4. Owning estrogenic effect and reliefing symptom of climacteric syndrome.