Everyone knows the lemon’s invigorating effects – the crisp, clean scent that captivates the senses, the notably sour taste that makes the lips pucker and the fresh, zesty tang that lingers on the tongue. Lemons brighten up any recipe with their vibrant color and refreshing zing.
All parts of this delightful fruit – its juice, pulp and peel – can be used. Grown from a small evergreen tree native to Asia and now cultivated worldwide, lemons are well-known for their culinary attributes. But lemons are as practical as they are edible: Their essential oils can be extracted and used as an enticing fragrance and flavor ingredient that truly captures the essence and allure of this beloved citrus.
Lemons are also high in vitamin C, soluble fiber and plant compounds that give these handy little fruits many health benefits. Lemons can boost metabolism and promote weight loss, and can reduce the risk of heart disease, anemia, kidney stones, cancer and digestive issues.
Artiste offers premium lemon oils, extracts and essences from all over the world that can be used for a range of flavor and fragrance applications. This lively citrus adds an uplifting pop to ordinary tastes and aromas – the ideal way to bring everyday products to life. Interested in knowing more? Need to know, ask Joe!
Known for its warm, creamy, round, sweet flavor and fragrance, vanilla is the perfect partner for perfumers and flavorists alike. The flower is exotic and the bean that bears its gift is earthy and intriguing.
The romance with vanilla started early in the 16th century, when Spanish explorers discovered “little pods” on the Gulf Coast of Mexico. They named the pods “vainilla,” which eventually morphed into its current name.
Known for its antioxidant values, vanilla helps repair your body at the molecular level. Vanilla also soothes gastrointestinal issues and lowers fever, reduces the risk of cancer and diabetes, and obscures the effects of aging by making skin more vibrant.
Known as the world’s most popular flavor and aroma, vanilla enhances the taste of nearly every baked dessert. It is also used in diverse product applications ranging from exotic culinary dishes, beverages and sweet treats, to fragrances, candles, hair care and beauty aids, to household and air care products.
Pure vanilla extract has a spicy yet sweet flavor, with a rum-like, woody and easily recognized floral aroma. Mexican, Tahitian, Indonesian, Bourbon and Madagascar vanillas are among the most popular varieties in use today, each with its own distinct flavor.
“Vanilla extract adds depth to any flavor, and rounds out and warms up every fragrance,” states Joe Raimondo, President of Artiste, which offers premium vanilla extracts for every application. Interested in knowing more? Need to know, ask Joe!
The world has embraced mint as one of its wonders. Ingredient masters find purpose and pleasure in developing new uses for the variety of mints grown globally. With its inherent freshness and aromatic gifts, mint is fast becoming the one ingredient used in more households and in more products than any other.
While more than 80% of mint oil is used in oral care, confections, and medicinal and personal care products, its culinary uses continue to grow as mixologists and chefs concoct mint-infused varietals that are not only cooling, tasty and fragrant but also soothing and relaxing. Mint oils are also on a fast track to dominate aroma-therapeutic product categories. Home products characterized as clean, fresh or natural are also a perfect fit for mint and all its attributes.
Mint’s health benefits continue to spur development of supplements and other products that enhance consumers’ overall well-being. From reducing inflammation to improving digestion, from quelling fever and headaches to stimulating memory, mint’s healing effects are legion.
Artiste provides the finest mint oils, including Peppermint Oil Williamette, Madras, Yakima, Idaho, as well as Native and Scotch Spearmint Oil varieties. All Artiste mint oils are pure and not reassembled from mint components, so they offer the natural mint qualities that set them apart from products made with adulterated mint oils. Interested in knowing more? Need to know, ask Joe!
A mandarin is sensory perfection. Its vivid color is pleasing to the eyes while its textured exterior delights the touch. Once you peel it, you sense an instant burst of citrus scent accompanied by a slight spray of juice. The whole experience culminates with a succulent and sweet taste.
“Mandarin orange” describes an entire group of fruits called Citrus reticulata, which includes varieties such as satsuma, clementine, pixie and tangerine. These citrusy gems originated in Southeast Asia but are now harvested throughout the world.
The mandarin plant thrives in full sunlight and nurtures a beautifully citrusy essential oil that is extracted from the peel and used in tasty flavorings for many foods, beverages and energy supplements. These extracts also add a sweet, citrusy scent to many cosmetics, soaps, bath oils and perfumes.
Mandarins are also big on health benefits. They’re rich in vitamin C to boost immunity and promote healthy skin and wound healing, high in fiber to improve digestion and overall health, and abundant in minerals to aid red blood cell production and iron absorption.
Artiste offers a premium Mandarin Oil for flavor and fragrance applications. Mild, bright and sweet, our Mandarin Oil is an ideal way to incorporate the incredible freshness of mandarin into the taste and aroma of everyday products. Interested in knowing more? Need to know, ask Joe!
The cranberry may be America’s fruit, but the world embraces it as essential and uplifting for its tart yet refreshing taste and many health benefits.
Cranberries were first grown by Native Americans in the 16th century and used for food, drinks, fabric dye and medicines. Commercial cranberry cultivation started in the early 19th century. By 1940, canned jellied cranberry sauce had become a Thanksgiving staple.
Today, cranberries aren’t just for holidays. They are chopped, baked and blended in sauces, relishes, desserts, drinks, muffins, energy bars and smoothies. Dried cranberries are a trendy healthy snack, and cranberry powders and extracts are widely used in supplements. The essential oil derived from cranberry via cold pressing is commonly made into seed oils that restore damaged skin and hair.
Many people call cranberries a superfood because of their high nutrient and antioxidant content. Cranberries are widely known to lower risk of urinary tract infection, but research suggests they can also prevent certain cancers, improve immune function and decrease blood pressure. Cranberries are rich in manganese and vitamins C and K1, which collectively help maintain skin, muscle and bones, improve metabolism and aid with blood clotting.
Artiste sources the finest natural cranberry oils in multiple formulations. Their possibilities for use in beverage and food applications are limitless. Interested in knowing more? Need to know, ask Joe!
Sweet and refreshing with a notably tart bite, grapefruit invigorates the palate and its fragrance brightens the spirit. Grapefruits offer a variety of appealing side notes and draw their color from an appetizing spectrum ranging from white, to yellow, to pink and to beautiful ruby red, so no two grapefruits are alike.
Grapefruit is a common breakfast pleaser, but when its oils are removed from its peels, the natural extracts offer a fuller flavor and an extraordinarily unique aroma that lend themselves to a range of uses. Once known as the “forbidden fruit” because of its powerful bite, grapefruit has now found its niche in spirits, beers, teas, confections and healthy alternative products.
Loaded with vitamin C, grapefruit is a low-calorie, antioxidant- and nutrient-rich powerhouse that can help boost immunity, fight off colds, promote weight loss, improve heart health, prevent insulin resistance and reduce the risk of serious diseases such as diabetes or cancer. And because half a medium grapefruit contains nearly 4 ounces of water, these citrusy superstars can also help you stay hydrated.
Artiste offers a full range of grapefruit products, including Grapefruit Oil, Grapefruit Essence Oil, Grapefruit Distillate, and Grapefruit Infusion. All are 100% natural products that add zesty notes to numerous applications, especially beverages – the perfect addition for a dash of citrusy freshness. Interested in knowing more? Need to know, ask Joe!
Originating in Asia, most likely from the area that is present-day Iran, jasmine has been used throughout history for its herbaceous health benefits and as a key ingredient in many amazing beauty products.
Known for its fragrant floral aroma and sweet, subtle taste, jasmine is a multi-beneficial plant used in beverages, dairy products, ice creams, confections and fresh beverages. The soothing, aromatic drinks that contain jasmine can boost the immune system, improve brain function, aid in weight loss and reduce the risk of diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and certain cancers.
Jasmine oil is used in beauty creams, lotions and fragrances to relieve stress, uplift one’s mood and improve sleep. Thanks to its high level of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, jasmine can also help reduce the appearance of scars and promote healthy, glowing skin.
Artiste offers a robust range of high-quality essential oils and absolutes from unique and exclusive regions from around the globe, and our Jasmine Absolute is no exception. Ask Joe for more information.
Plums come in more than 2000 different varieties to please every palate. They’ve been known to give oranges a run for their money as one of the richest sources of Vitamin C. What’s even more exciting is that plums aren’t limited to the culinary arena.
Often found behind the scenes, plums are one of the key ingredients in many cosmetic and beauty products. With a full, fruity scent, they’re also brimming with antioxidants to help neutralize skin-damaging free radicals and help produce collagen.
Artiste offers quality plum flavors and extracts from around the globe for use in culinary and beauty products. Each variety is uniquely special for any diverse product application.
For more information on our plum products or any of our other speciality ingredients, please contact Joe Raimondo at info@artiste.us.com or 201-447-1311.
Cucumbers are a low-calorie fruit that is brimming with nutritional and health benefits and a clean, mouthwatering taste. With hundreds of varieties, colors and shapes, few foods are as “cool” as a cucumber. These fruits are often described as having a mild melon aroma, with a hint of impending rain. Fresh, clean and relaxing, cucumber is a subtle flavor that elevates everything it’s paired with.
Be on the lookout for more cucumber pairings and recipes, because there is no limit to what this versatile ingredient can do. Artiste and Cherry Rocher are the source for the highest quality cucumber distillate for use in many trendy beverages, unique spirits, cordials and craft beers.
An ancient Chinese and Indian ingredient, ginger is widely used as a spice in ethnic cuisine and also as a powerful force in holistic and natural medicine. India boasts more than half of the world’s ginger production, primarily on the nation’s Malabar Coast, where the warm, moist climate is perfect for cultivation.
Ginger has a warm, peppery taste with a fresh, sharp yet delightfully pungent aroma. Often used in an array of Southeast Asian dishes, ginger’s application is growing across a variety of product categories. It’s also key ingredient in skin care products, beauty products along with teas, salad dressings, beverages, condiments, cold-press juices and a perfect pairing with sushi.
Fresh, dried and powdered ginger
In additional to its exotic taste, ginger boasts amazing health benefits. Its oil is a mild stimulant, which is thought to improve memory and communication, as well as being used to boost the immune system, ward off cold and flu symptoms, and treat respiratory infections, joint inflammation, digestion problems and motion sickness.
The product application of ginger is limitless, ranging from specialty foods, cosmetics, supplements, beauty products, dairy products, baked goods, healthy snacks, savory sauces to medicine. For more information about our ginger products or any of our other specialty ingredients, please contact Joe Raimondo at info@artiste.us.com or 201-447-1311.
