Lemon Oil
Lemon Oil for animal feed, supplied from audited Chinese mills with a full specification and certificate of analysis on enquiry.
About this ingredient
Lemon oil is a citrus essential oil dominated by limonene. In feed it is used as a palatant and aroma component, and for the mild antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of its terpene fraction.
It is highly volatile, so unprotected oil largely evaporates during pelleting. Encapsulated or adsorbed forms are what survive to reach the animal, and that is the specification point worth confirming.
Where it is used
- Palatability and aroma in compound feed
- Phytogenic blends
- Pet food flavour systems
- Antioxidant support in high fat feed
Formulation note
Use a protected or adsorbed form of lemon oil in pelleted feed, and liquid oil only where it is added after heat treatment. Buy on limonene content and aroma consistency.
Specification on request
We have not published a full specification sheet for this ingredient yet. Send us your tonnage and destination port and we will return the complete specification, a recent certificate of analysis and a delivered price.
Buying Lemon Oil from China
- Minimum order: one container.
- Terms: FOB Chinese port or CIF your destination port.
- Packing: standard export bags, with jumbo bags or custom packing on request.
- Shelf life: 12 months when stored dry and sealed.
- Quality: every lot is tested before shipment, and SGS, Intertek or CCIC inspection can be arranged at the load port.
- Documents: certificate of analysis, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin, plus health or phytosanitary certificates where your import rules require them.
Frequently asked questions
What is lemon oil used for in feed?
It is used as a palatant and aroma component and for the mild antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of its terpenes.
What is the main active compound in lemon oil?
Limonene, a terpene responsible for most of its aroma and activity.
Does lemon oil survive pelleting?
Unprotected oil is volatile and mostly evaporates. Encapsulated or adsorbed forms are needed for pelleted feed.
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Tell us the product, the tonnage and the port
Send those three things and we come back with a delivered price, a full specification and a recent certificate of analysis. Usually the same working day.