Grapefruit Oils: Florida White and Florida Pink

What Is Grapefruit Oil?

Grapefruit oil is a vibrant, natural essential oil extracted from the peel of fresh grapefruits through cold-pressing. Rich in naturally occurring compounds like limonene and myrcene, this oil delivers a crisp, citrus aroma and natural antimicrobial and mood-enhancing properties. Grapefruit oil is widely used across industries, from food and beverage flavoring to skincare, aromatherapy, and industrial applications.

Types of Grapefruit Oil: Florida White vs. Florida Pink

Florida White Grapefruit Oil

  • Aroma and Flavor: Crisp, sharp, and tangy citrus scent with a subtle bitter undertone.
  • Composition: Higher in limonene, offering stronger solvent properties and a more intense citrus profile.
  • Color: Pale yellow to colorless.
  • Ideal Applications:
    • Industrial cleaners and degreasers for its potent solvent properties.
    • Fragrance blends requiring a sharp, energizing top note.
    • Savory foods and beverages where a less sweet citrus flavor is desirable.

Florida Pink Grapefruit Oil

Aroma and Flavor: Sweet, vibrant citrus scent with soft, floral undertones.

Composition: Slightly less limonene but richer in natural sugars and flavonoids like naringin for a juicier profile.

Color: Pale pink to light orange.

Ideal Applications:
Personal care and cosmetic products for a fresh, sweet aroma.
Candies, desserts, and beverages that benefit from a juicy citrus flavor.
Aromatherapy products for mood-lifting and stress relief.

Applications of Grapefruit Oil

Food and Beverage Flavoring

Both Florida White and Florida Pink Grapefruit Oils offer bright, natural citrus flavors. While White Grapefruit Oil enhances savory products and drinks with a crisp edge, Pink Grapefruit Oil adds a sweeter, juicier note to confections, baked goods, and beverages.

Natural Cleaners and Degreasers

Florida White Grapefruit Oil’s potent degreasing power makes it ideal for industrial and household cleaners. Its natural solvent properties cut through grease and grime, delivering a clean finish with a fresh citrus scent.

Fragrance, Aromatherapy and Mood Enhancement

Florida Pink Grapefruit Oil’s sweet, uplifting aroma is perfect for perfumes, diffusers, and candles, promoting energy and mental clarity. Florida White Grapefruit Oil contributes a sharper, invigorating note to more energizing fragrance blends.

Personal Care and Cosmetics

Florida Pink Grapefruit Oil is popular in personal care products like body washes, lotions, and skincare items for its gentle cleansing properties and bright, sweet scent. Florida White Grapefruit Oil is used in exfoliating scrubs and cleansers for a more invigorating sensory experience.

Industrial Applications

Florida White Grapefruit Oil’s strong solvent capabilities make it ideal for adhesives, coatings, and degreasers in industrial settings. Both grapefruit oils are gaining attention in agriculture as natural components in biopesticides and pest repellents.

Key Benefits of Grapefruit Oil

Versatile

Florida White and Florida Pink Grapefruit Oils are adaptable for use across food, personal care, cleaning products, and industrial manufacturing.

Natural and Eco-Friendly

Extracted from grapefruit peels, these oils are biodegradable and non-toxic, providing sustainable alternatives to synthetic chemicals.

Mood-Enhancing Aroma

Pink Grapefruit Oil offers a soft, uplifting scent ideal for stress relief, while White Grapefruit Oil delivers a crisp, energizing fragrance for a refreshing sensory experience.

Skin-Brightening and Antimicrobial Properties

Both oils have antibacterial and skin-revitalizing properties, making them excellent ingredients in personal care products for improving skin clarity and brightness.

Food-Safe

Our premium food-grade grapefruit oils meet rigorous safety standards, making them safe and effective flavoring ingredients for consumable products.

A Trusted Global Supplier

Since 1986, Interstate Commodities Corp. has been a trusted supplier of specialty and industrial chemicals for manufacturers worldwide. Our strong relationships with global citrus producers enable us to deliver premium grapefruit oils at competitive prices, backed by decades of expertise.

Grade Options

  • Technical Grade
  • Food Grade
  • High Purity Grade

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