- INCI Name:Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil
- Functions:Fragrance, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent
- Flavor:Citron
- Fragrance:Citron
- Ingredient Origin:Plant Origin, Natural Origin
- Labeling Claims:Plant-Based, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic
The citron tree is one of the first citrus trees. Theophrastus mentions it in his "history of plants" around 300 BC.It spreads in Europe at the beginning of the Christian era. It is commonly used in the Mediterranean rim to flavor tea, cakes and other dishes.