Vietnamese Lime Peel Essential Oil – High Quality from Reputable Origins

Lime peel essential oil is a product extracted from fresh lime peels through cold-pressing or steam distillation, possessing a fresh, zesty citrus aroma that brings an invigorating and uplifting sensation while being convenient for storage.

Origins of Vietnamese Lime

Vietnamese lime peel essential oil is renowned for its high limonene content (typically 60-70%, up to 70% in some regions) and vibrant natural fragrance thanks to the tropical climate:

• Long An Province (especially Ben Luc district): One of the largest lime-growing areas, known as the "capital" of seedless lime, with high-quality peels suitable for industrial essential oil extraction.
• Mekong Delta (Dong Thap, Tien Giang, Ben Tre): Major production regions with fertile alluvial soil, high yield, and abundant lime cultivation.
• Other southern provinces: Areas like Hau Giang and surrounding delta regions contributing to large-scale lime production.

Production Process

1. Harvesting fresh lime peels from ripe, high-quality fruits.
2. Cleaning and removing impurities.
3. Cold-pressing to maximize natural essential oil retention (preferred for preserving aroma) or steam distillation.
4. Separating the oil, fine filtering, and immediate packaging to protect from light and oxygen.

Packaging

• Standard: Dark glass bottles 5-100ml or aluminum/HDPE drums 5-25kg (suitable for bulk export).
• Customized: Small branded bottles, gift boxes, dropper bottles – tailored to customer requirements.

Uses & Applications

• Food: Seasoning for beverages, candies, herbal teas, desserts, and Asian dishes.
• Pharmaceuticals & functional foods: Strong antioxidant, supports detoxification, boosts mood, aids digestion.
• Especially for maternal and child health: Diffusing for room fragrance to uplift postpartum mood and reduce stress for mothers; helps refresh and calm older children; diluted massage to ease bloating; safe when used in proper dosage and diluted.
• Cosmetics: Ingredient in skincare creams, shampoos, perfumes for fresh, cleansing scent and pore-tightening effects.
• Aromatherapy: Energizes the mind, reduces fatigue, natural deodorizer, and air freshener.

Required Certifications for Export

• Phytosanitary Certificate (Plant quarantine)
• Health Certificate (Food safety)
• Certificate of Origin (C/O)
• HACCP / ISO 22000
• Organic (USDA/EU) if organic
• Fumigation Certificate (if required)