It’s called “bitter orange” for a reason: Many people find the fruit too sour and bitter to eat by itself. But the fruit has a sweet reputation in the culinary industry; its peel, tart juice and essential oil are used in marmalades, liqueurs, sauces, candies and more.
Also known as the Seville, sour or marmalade orange, bitter orange is native to Southeast Asia but is now grown throughout the world. Long a staple in traditional Chinese medicine, bitter orange is found in health supplements formulated for purposes ranging from heartburn and nasal congestion, to weight loss and athletic performance. Bitter orange is also believed to aid in diabetes management and help prevent cancer.
Thought to have antiseptic, antibacterial and fungicidal properties, bitter orange is also found in perfumes and in high-quality skin cleansers and toners, where it detoxifies, combats inflammation and vitalizes the skin. Neroli oil is distilled from the bitter orange tree’s blossoms, and petitgrain oil is distilled from its leaves, twigs and branches; both are essential ingredients in perfumes, colognes and aromatherapy.
Artiste creates high-quality products derived from the bitter orange tree, including organic Bitter Orange Oil, green and yellow Bitter Orange Oil, Bitter Orange Flower Absolute, and Petitgrain Bitter Orange Absolute. Interested in knowing more? Need to know, ask Joe!
