ABSTRACT

Citrus essential oils are obtained from the fruit peel and are widely used both in the food and perfume industries. From a commercial viewpoint, citrus oils are characterized by considerable economic importance. Unfortunately, the production and introduction of low-quality and/or adulterated oils in the market is a common occurrence. Consequently, the development and availability of high-resolution, rapid, sensitive, and selective analytical methodologies is considered a prime requirement by many citrus essential oil analysts.