Essential Oils

Essential oils are complex natural mixtures distilled or expressed from plants, and India is a major source of many of them. This sub-category supplies single-origin oils and absolutes for perfumery, aromatherapy and flavours. Examples include Bergamot oil of Italian origin, Ambrette seed absolute, Angelica seed oil, Anise star oil, Basil oil (Comoros type), Siam benzoin resin absolute and Sweet birch oil.

Quality is judged by origin, extraction method and composition. A GC profile showing key markers, such as linalool and linalyl acetate in bergamot, confirms identity and helps detect adulteration. Physical constants like refractive index, optical rotation and density give quick checks on each lot. For skin products, allergen content and phototoxic compounds such as bergapten need attention.

Oils are packed in aluminium bottles or lined drums, filled to limit headspace. Each lot comes with a COA and SDS. Samples can be sent for evaluation before you order larger amounts.