Technical Data Sheet (TDS) - Bergamot Food Fragrance (in MCT oil)

Bergamot Food Fragrance (in MCT oil) — English (v2)

Manufacturer: AltraFlora

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Product information

  • Product Name: Bergamot food fragrance oil (cold-pressed), PN AF-CTBG1FRG
  • Scientific name: Citrus bergamia
  • Parts utilized for extraction: Fruit peel (fresh)
  • Appearance: Clear, colourless to pale yellow-green mobile liquid
  • Aroma: Fresh citrus, sweet-floral, with a balsamic base
  • Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol and fixed oils

Raw material specification

AnalysisMethodResult
Total ash for herbPh. Eur. (2.4.16)<5%
PesticidesGC/MS, LC-MS/MSComplies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.13)
Aflatoxins (G1, G2, B1, B2)AOAC 999.07Complies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.18)
Ochratoxin AAOAC 2004.10Complies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.22)
Benzo(a)pyrene (PAH)JOSS 2002 25, pp. 96–100<10 ppb

Extract specification

AnalysisMethod SpecificationResult
Major components:GC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)
α-PineneGC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)> 1.5 %2.21 %
β-PineneGC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)> 5.0 %7.13 %
LimoneneGC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)> 40.0 %48.82 %
γ-TerpineneGC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)> 3.0 %4.27 %
LinaloolGC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)> 7.5 %10.41 %
Linalyl acetateGC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)> 15.0 %21.90 %
TOTALGC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)> 85.0 %94.74 %
Identified compounds (GC-FID area)GC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)min. 95 %99.48 %
Arsenic (As)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 1 ppm)N.D.
Cadmium (Cd)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 3 ppm)N.D.
Lead (Pb)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 1 ppm)N.D.
Mercury (Hg)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 0.1 ppm)N.D.
Total aerobic microbial count (cfu/g)ISO 4833-1<10000Complies
Yeast & mold (cfu/g)ISO 21527-2<100Complies
Escherichia coliISO 16649-2N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.
SalmonellaISO 6579N.D. (in 25 g)N.D.
Pseudomonas aeruginosaISO 13720N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.
Staphylococcus aureusISO 6888-1N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.

Additional data

  • Storage conditions: Store in cool and dry place, keep away from intense light and high heat.
  • Carrier: Fractionated coconut oil (caprylic/capric triglyceride, MCT).
  • Packaging: 10 mL amber glass bottle with food-grade fine-mist spray head; also supplied by the kilogram (1–5 kg/bottle, 10–25–50 kg/drum).
  • Shelf life: 24 months
  • Dosage and use: Bergamot is the signature top note of Earl Grey tea flavouring and of Eau de Cologne. In flavour work it lifts confectionery, black tea blends, bitter aperitifs and citrus desserts; in fragrance it gives a bright, sparkling opening with more floral persistence than lemon or orange. Note that expressed bergamot oil contains photosensitising furocoumarins: for leave-on skin products either observe the applicable dermal limit or specify a bergapten-reduced (FCF) grade. Compositional figures in the Extract Specification and the chromatographic profile refer to the essential-oil fraction of the product, determined by GC-FID area normalisation; the carrier is stated separately above.

Values above are transcribed from the PDF below, which remains the authoritative document. Results are from the batch named in the PDF.