Essential oils are volatile, strong-smelling and oily mixtures obtained from plants or herbal drugs by distillation of water or water vapor, which are liquid at room temperature but can sometimes freeze. Essential oils are obtained from plant parts that carry the oil, usually by distillation.
Usage areas of essential oils; A large part of it is used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumery.
In addition to taste and odor, essential oils also have a protective effect in the food industry. This effect comes from the essential oil in the spice, and thanks to the antiseptic effect of the essential oils, the growth of bacteria slows down and the food spoilage is delayed.
Essential oils are also used as solvents in paint preparation. It is also used in mining for purification of ores by flotation.
