Kaffir Lime Oil (Jeruk Purut)
Minyak Jeruk Purut — Citrus hystrix
Kaffir lime (jeruk purut) is an iconic ingredient in Indonesian and Southeast Asian cuisine, and its essential oil captures the distinctive sharp, green-citrus character. Available in two types: peel oil (cold pressed, full citrus character) and leaf oil (citronellal-dominant, used in fragrance). Indonesia produces this oil year-round from domestically grown fruits and leaves.
Origin:Java, Sumatra, Bali
Aroma:Intensely citrusy, green-floral, slightly herbal with characteristic sharpness. More complex than regular lime with herbaceous and floral back-notes unique to kaffir lime. Highly distinctive and evocative of Southeast Asian cuisine.
Form:Pale yellow to yellow-green, mobile liquid
Applications
Food FlavoringFragranceCosmeticsAromatherapySpecialty Food
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Indonesian Name | Minyak Jeruk Purut |
| Botanical Name | Citrus hystrix |
| Plant Part | Peel (cold pressed) / Leaf (steam distilled) |
| Origin | Java, Sumatra, Bali |
| β-Pinene | 15–35% |
| Sabinene | 10–20% |
| Limonene | 10–20% |
| Citronellal (leaf) | 70–80% in leaf oil |
| Specific Gravity | 0.850–0.880 |
| Refractive Index | 1.472–1.485 |
| Documentation | GC-MS, COA, MSDS per batch |
| MOQ | 5 kg |
| Packaging | 5 kg, 10 kg can |
| Lead Time | 7–14 days FOB Jakarta |