Limonene

What is Limonene?

Limonene is a natural monocyclic terpene compound and a major component of the essential oils from the peels of citrus fruits (such as lemons, sweet oranges, and grapefruits), typically comprising over 90% of the total content.

Feature

Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging: D-Limonene effectively scavenge free radicals in the body and inhibit lipid peroxidation. Its antioxidant capacity helps protect cells from oxidative damage and slows down the aging process.

Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial and Preservative Effects: It can disrupt the cell structure of various foodborne pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, exhibiting significant antibacterial and bactericidal effects, effectively preventing food spoilage.

Anti-inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Effects: D-Limonene can significantly reduce the levels of inflammatory factors such as tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 by inhibiting the NF-κB inflammatory signaling pathway, restoring the balance of Th17/Treg immune cells, thereby alleviating the body's inflammatory response.

Applications

Natural food additives utilize their antioxidant and antibacterial properties as natural compound additives in beverages, pastries, meat products, and other foods, serving to preserve freshness, prevent spoilage, and enhance flavor.

Edible flavorings and fragrances, due to their rich citrus fruit aromas, are widely used as natural flavoring ingredients in processed foods such as candies, beverages, and baked goods.

Pharmaceutical and health product raw materials, based on their anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and antitussive effects, are used to develop adjuvant formulations to alleviate respiratory symptoms such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchitis. They are also used as dietary supplements for adjuvant nutritional support in cancer prevention.

Daily chemical products and cosmetics, as natural aromatic components added to perfumes, skin care products, shampoos, and detergents, not only provide pleasant fragrances but also enhance cleaning effects through their solubility.

Product Parameters

For some products that require special packaging during transportation, we will carry out more delicate packaging. For example, retinal needs to be stored at -20 °C, so we choose cold chain transportation during transportation; deoxyarbutin will change color during transportation, so we will Vacuum packing of deoxyarbutin