L-Limonene (Natural)

Limonene is available as D (dextro) and L (Laevo). It is an aroma chemical that is found in a variety of plants; both in plants that are defined as aromatic and those that are not. D- and L-limonene is present in almost every plant that has green leaves even if only in trace amounts. It is present in very large quantities in some plants like lemons and oranges, and also in mint, herbs and spices, as well as fir needle oils and other conifers. We consume this material in our daily lives as it is present everywhere in our environment. It is used either knowingly or unknowingly in many commercial goods products as an ingredient within an ingredient. Most beverages and confections incorporate flavors that contain D- or L-limonene. More About L-Limonene It can and has been isolated from many sources both natural and synthetic; however, most of the Limonene available on the market is isolated and purified through vacuum distillation. From orange oil in the case of D-limonene and from mint oi