WD MacLeod and NM Buiges, Jr., Nootkatone, a new grapefruit flavor constituent, J Food Sci 29(5) 565-568, (1964).įor the full article, please check out the Perfumer & Flavorist+ December 2022 issue, titled, 'The New Nootkatone: Reducing Dependence on Citrus Oils While Preserving Signature Taste.E Guenther, Oil of Grapefruit, in The Essential Oils Vol.We believe the above information to be correct but we do not present it as all. The oil and oil extracts are by-products. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. Grapefruit farming is driven by demand for the fresh fruit and the juice. 1 For 15 years following this seminal work, the characterizing compound responsible for grapefruit flavor remained a mystery. Nootkatone (NKT), which is the main fragrant component of grapefruit, has been identified as a bioactive compound with a wide range of beneficial applications. Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from light. Grapefruit is loaded with vitamins C and A, and rich in fiber, so the word 'grapefruit' benefits from its healthy connotation.īut what makes that signature character that grapefruit is known for? As early as 1949, Ernest Guenther, Ph.D., had identified several compounds from grapefruit oil in The Essential Oils Vol. Characterization of aroma-impact compounds in cold-pressed grapefruit oil using time-intensity GC-olfactometry and GC-MS. 2016), and with higher levels of nootkatone, which can reach 0.2 in C. The fruit is revered in many countries and cultures and is a staple of the mixologist’s palette. The essential oil fraction obtained from the rind of Citrus spp. Its tonality is sophisticated, and its flavor is a consumer favorite in sparkling and still beverages. 3.5) is a naturally occurring sesquiterpenoid with a grapefruit-like odor and slightly bitter in taste.

It is almost unparalleled in its ability to refresh. Grapefruit is known for its succulent, sweet and slightly bitter character.

Nootkatone in grapefruit oil