METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR EXTRACTING FLAVOUR AND FRAGRANCE COMPOUNDS AND SOLUBILISING ESSENTIAL OILS

摘要

Solvents derived from petrochemicals are commonly used to extract flavour and fragrance materials from botanical sources for use in adding aroma to consumer products. However, environmental, market, aesthetic and other factors have recently led to desire on the part of consumers and producers for alternatives to petrochemicals as sources for solvents and other components in a variety of products.