Infuse your dishes with the vibrant, citrusy flavor of our Lemongrass. Perfect for teas, soups, and curries, it brings a refreshing touch to your meals.
Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grow to about 2 m (6.6 ft) and have magenta-colored base stems. These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitoes) in insect sprays and candles, and in aromatherapy. The principal chemical constituents of citronella, geraniol and citronellol, are antiseptics, hence their use in household disinfectants and soaps. Besides oil production, citronella grass is also used for culinary purposes, as a flavoring.
East Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), also called Cochin grass or Malabar grass, is native to Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand, while West Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is native to maritime Southeast Asia. While both can be used interchangeably, C. citratus is more suitable for cooking. In India, C. citratus is used both as a medical herb and in perfumes. C. citratus is consumed as a tea for anxiety in Brazilian folk medicine, but a study in humans found no effect. The tea caused a recurrence of contact dermatitis in one case.
Botanical Name : Cymbopogon Flexuosus
HS Code : 33012942
CAS No. : 8007-02-1
FEMA No.: 2624
Country of Origin : India
Distillation Method : Steam Distillation
Color and Appearance : Yellowish clear free flowing liquid
Odour : Strong, Sharp, Fresh Grassy Lemon type, Herbaceous like odour
Refractive Index at 270C : 1.470 to 1.490
Specific Gravity at 270C : 0.878 to 0.895
Optical Rotation : -30 to +10
Solubility : Insoluble in Water
Assay By G.C.
Main Ingredients: Citral 70%
Lemongrass oil is an essential oil extracted from lemongrass. It has anti-frustration, antibacterial, sterilizing, deodorizing, mold killing, insect killing and disease prevention effects. And it can be used in the preparation of daily essentials such as hand sanitizer and body wash. Lemongrass has digestion and cures colds, builds the stomach and regulates the intestines to help digestion, and is quite suitable for drinking after meals. Lemongrass oil (Cymbopogon citratus) is considered astringent and tonic; it has also exhibited anti-fungal properties. It is widely used in the perfume and soap industries. Lemongrass oil can be used as a flavoring agent in the food, perfume, and cosmetic industries.
Specifications
Appearance: Mobile liquid
Odour: Yellow to light yellow lemon like
Refractive Index @ 25C: 1.4750 - 1.4900
Specific Gravity @ 25C: 0.880- 0.910
Optical Rotation: -5+5
Total Citral: 65.00 % Min.
Packing
55.12 LB metal Drum
DOT Transportation Information:
UN No. : UN3082
Proper Shipping Name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
Packing Group : III
Class : 9
Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grow to about 2 m (6.6 ft) and have magenta-colored base stems. These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitoes) in insect sprays and candles, and in aromatherapy. The principal chemical constituents of citronella, geraniol and citronellol, are antiseptics, hence their use in household disinfectants and soaps. Besides oil production, citronella grass is also used for culinary purposes, as a flavoring.
East Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), also called Cochin grass or Malabar grass, is native to Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand, while West Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is native to maritime Southeast Asia. While both can be used interchangeably, C. citratus is more suitable for cooking. In India, C. citratus is used both as a medical herb and in perfumes. C. citratus is consumed as a tea for anxiety in Brazilian folk medicine, but a study in humans found no effect. The tea caused a recurrence of contact dermatitis in one case.
product Description: lemon grass, pure and natural; no preservatives, processing aids additives permitted.
1- Our product is of Excellent quality with purity up to 99.8 %.
2- Shelf life for three years of harvest.
3- Pcking: 20 Kg
4-Pesticide Residue :
- We have Conventional ratios.
- We have pesticide residue ratios according to the European Union Standards.
5- Payment terms: we preferred 30% advance and 70 % against sending a copy of the bill of loading.
It is available to send you a sample to check the quality and conduct a pesticide residue analysis to ensure the required specification.
Overview
Lemon Grass is an herb that has a pungent citrus flavour hence why it is called lemon grass. It is widely used in Asian cuisine and for medicinal purposes worldwide. It is also most commonly used in teas and the dry form, whether powder or pieces is easy to store for daily or occasional use.
Common Uses
In its dry form, it is used for meat rubs. It gives exceptional depth to curries and stews and is very popular in dishes that come from the Asian Continent. Using lemon grass with poultry, meat, fish and seafood adds acidity to the flavours. In African countries, it is mostly used as tea. The oil extracts are used as a preservative of foods.
Recommended Storage
The most important point is that dried herbs and spices can never go bad if they are kept dry. Yes, the potency is lost, but it will still influence the flavor of your cooking.
Seeds, roots, leaves and flowers last longer than crushed or ground herbs and spices. When you are preparing to store your dry herbs and spices it is vital that they are completely dry. A good indication is to rub it with your finger to check if it crumbles. As oxygen degrades dried herbs and spices over time, you should store them in airtight containers. Glass jars with sealable lids are perfect, and so are metal tins. Plastic won't do for long terms storage. Sunlight also degrades dried herbs and spices; therefore, it should be stored in a dark cabinet that is both cool and dry. If your spice rack is near the stove or cooker, steam will degrade your herbs and spices each time you open the container while cooking. When buying in bulk, you should always store only some of the dried herbs and spices in a glass or metal container. Each time you open it, it is exposed to the elements. When buying in bulk it is useful to label your containers with the purchase date and discard date.
