The Impact of Drying Methods on the Phytochemical Profile of Citrus sinensis Essential Oils: A Review

• Author(s): Watti Olusola Ifedolapo
• Paper ID: 1707182
• Page: 120-126
• Published Date: 31-10-2018
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 2 Issue 4 October-2018

Abstract

The effect of post-harvest drying techniques on the phytochemical composition of Citrus sinensis essential oils has been extensively studied. This review synthesizes findings from a thesis investigating how different drying durations influence the yield and chemical constituents of the essential oil extracted from Citrus sinensis leaves. The study reveals that drying leads to both qualitative and quantitative changes in the oil's monoterpenoid and sesquiterpenoid content. Major components such as ?-terpinolene, ?-elemene, limonene, citronellal, and citral exhibit notable variations based on the drying period. The findings suggest that drying methods play a crucial role in optimizing essential oil yield and composition, with implications for industrial and therapeutic applications.

Keywords

Post-harvest drying, Phytochemical composition, Citrus sinensis, Essential oils, Drying techniques, Monoterpenoids, Sesquiterpenoids, ?-Terpinolene, ?-Elemene, Limonene, Citronellal, Citral, Chemical constituents

Citations

IRE Journals:
Watti Olusola Ifedolapo "The Impact of Drying Methods on the Phytochemical Profile of Citrus sinensis Essential Oils: A Review" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 2 Issue 4 2018 Page 120-126

IEEE:
Watti Olusola Ifedolapo "The Impact of Drying Methods on the Phytochemical Profile of Citrus sinensis Essential Oils: A Review" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 2(4)