KAFFIR LIME LEAF

Our Kaffir Lime essential oil is made from Kaffir Lime leaves on a family owned farm in East Java, Indonesia. Kaffir Lime has a lovely refreshing aroma that reminds many Indonesians of a good sambal and is a great choice for anyone looking to increase their appetite. This strong taste is due to limonene, nerol, and other organic compounds in lime kaffir. It not only provides a unique aroma and taste, but also various health benefits.

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Overview:

Botanical:

Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix) is a herbaceous plant that is mainly used for its fruit and leaves as a cooking spice. In international trade it is known as kaffir lime, while other names are ma kruut (Thailand), krauch soeuch (Cambodia), 'khi 'hout (Laos), shouk-pote (Burma), kabuyau, kulubut, kolobot (Philippines), truc (Vietnam), and lime kuwit (Banjar). Kaffir lime leaves are used as fragrances in cooking. This spiced orange belongs to the Papeda subgenus, it is different from other types of citrus in the market, so its appearance is easy to recognize.

The plant is in the form of a small tree with a height between 2-12 meters. The stems are bent or angular, rather small, and low-branched. The title is irregular. The branches are tight. The branches are prickly, small, and sharp angled. The leaves are oval in shape, blunt ends, and one-stemmed. The leaves are like two strands arranged vertically due to the extreme bending of the edges; thick and smooth surface, slightly coated with wax. Young leaves can be a strong purple color. The fruit is small, usually never more than 2cm in diameter, rounded with bumps and a rough skin surface; thick fruit skin. Propagation is done by seed or by grafting. In the culinary world of Southeast Asia, it is used quite often and the sour taste of the juice is usually used as a neutralizer of the fishy smell of meat or fish to prevent nausea, as in dumplings. Fish that have been cleaned are usually dripped with fruit juice to reduce the fishy aroma.

Kaffir lime leaves are also widely used. The pieces are mixed with the pecel or gado-gado seasoning for fragrance. Similarly, in making peanut brittle, the pieces of leaves are mixed with flour mixture which is then fried. In Thailand, kaffir lime leaves are very popular in cooking. Tom yam and tom khaa, two popular soup dishes in Thailand, use it. Menus from Cambodia, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra Island, Java Island, and Bali Island also use kaffir lime leaves as food fragrances. As a cooking spice, kaffir lime leaves and fruit are difficult to replace. Lime peel can be used if necessary. The leaves can be dried for future use but only last less than a year. Another way of preservation that is more durable is by freezing. Some fragrances also use kaffir lime oil (obtained from the leaves or skin of the fruit) as a component.

The characteristics of the leaf oil are mainly dominated by essential oils (-)-(S)-citronellal (80%), the rest is citronellol (10%), nerol and limonene. Kaffir lime is special because in other oranges the dominating enantiomer is, (+)-(R)-citronellal (also found in citronella). The peel of the fruit has components similar to the peel of a lime, with the main components being limonene and -pinene. The scientific name used (Citrus hystrix) means "orange hedgehog", referring to the spines on the stem.

A brief History:

Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix D. C.) is a fruit plant that is widely grown by Indonesian people in their yards or gardens. The shape of a kaffir lime is round with bumps, the surface of the skin is rough and thick. Kaffir lime plants come from East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia. The scientific name of kaffir lime is Citrus hystrix D. C. Kaffir lime is a plant that is often found so that it is easily accessible by the public. This plant comes from the genus Citrus is a plant that produces essential oils.

Usage History:

This plant is a herbaceous plant that is usually used for its fruit and leaves as a seasoning for cooking.

- Historically, Kaffir Lime Oil was used to treat swelling and poisonous bites.
- The oil is used for medicinal purposes to treat many health problems.
- Besides, it is also used in preparing desserts, drinks, pickles, household cleaners, soaps, perfumes, etc.