Description of Laurel Leaf Oil

Originally a product of the eastern Mediterranean and Asia, Laurel Leaf Oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and branches of the tiny Laurus Nobilis tree. The oil is typically very pale, only possessing a slight yellow or olive coloration, though its aroma is fresh and powerful. Sweet, dry, and camphoraceous, laurel leaf oil’s odor is utilized in a variety of fragrance applications, particularly those within spicy or citrus perfumery. In the culinary world, laurel leaf oil is mainly used in pickling brines, meat sauces, and other canned goods. Its flavor is warm and fresh, retaining a unique softness most comparable to fresh orange oil.

Aroma & Flavor of Laurel Leaf Oil

Aroma is fresh and sweet, with a powerful camphoraceous top note. Upon dry down, the odor becomes spicier and more medicinal, slightly reminiscent of licorice. Its flavor is similarly fresh, though it retains a much warmer, spicier nuance than its fragrance applications.

Botanical Name of Laurel Leaf Oil

Laurus nobilis

Appearance of Laurel Leaf Oil

Pale Yellow Liquid

EXTRACTION method of Laurel Leaf Oil

Distillation

Refractive Index of Laurel Leaf Oil

1.4650 - 1.4700 @ 20^C

Specific Gravity of Laurel Leaf Oil

0.9050 - 0.9290 @ 25^C

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