What is the recommended usage rate of Citrus × limon oil in different products?
Dose depends on the product type and the target market rules; the numbers below are starting points for formulation trials. ApplicationStarting doseFine fragrance compound1-10% of the compound, within the IFRA category limitLeave-on cosmetics0.1-1%, capped by the allergen limitRinse-off products0.5-3%Food flavouringppm level in the finished food, set by the categoryCandles and home fragrance3-10% of the fragrance loadRun a stability and compatibility trial on the actual base — citrus oils behave differently in surfactant, ethanol and wax systems.
Is Citrus × limon oil supply seasonal, and how does it affect availability?
Citrus peel supply follows the harvest rhythm, but G4S holds buffer stock of the standard grade and contracts raw-material volume in advance. Managing seasonalityStandard grade is kept in buffer stock for most of the year.Crop quality shifts the marker profile slightly between seasons; each lot is fingerprinted and released on its own data.For steady or large volumes an LTA reserves processing slots and stabilises price.G4S communicates raw-material conditions on each quotation so you can plan.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for this Citrus × limon oil?
MOQ is 1 kg. Samples of 5-20 g are available for evaluation before that. Standard packs PackUse1 kgTrial and small production5 kgRegular commercial25 kgContract volumesPacks are plastic bottle or food-grade drum. Below 1 kg for lab work, a paid micro-sample can be arranged. Contract and recurring volumes get priority allocation.
What are the FOB price tiers for this Citrus × limon oil?
G4S quotes FOB on request, tiered by volume, because citrus oil pricing moves with the crop and the grade. Indicative tiering TierTypical bandUnit costSample / 1 kgSmallestHighest1-5 kgTrialMid5-25 kgCommercialVolume25 kg+ContractBestGrade drives the price: the measured marker profile, the density/refractive window and the single-cultivar origin declaration. No fixed public price list is published — send the target grade, volume and pack size for a formal FOB quotation.