# Tangerine Vitality essential oil

> Cold-pressed tangerine oil (Citrus reticulata) labeled for dietary use — a sweet, mellow citrus flavor for drinks, desserts, and baking.

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Type: Vitality (dietary) oil

## At a glance

- **Botanical name:** Citrus reticulata
- **Plant part:** Peel
- **Extraction:** Cold-pressed
- **Aroma:** Sweet, mellow, sunny citrus
- **Origin:** Mediterranean, China, southeastern United States
- **Blends with:** Vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, lemon, grapefruit

## Key constituents

- **Limonene** (90-95%) — The dominant compound in all citrus peel oils; gives tangerine its sweet, sunny citrus aroma
- **Gamma-terpinene** (1-3%) — Minor supporting terpene common to citrus oils

## How to use it

- **In water or drinks:** 1-2 drops in sparkling water or smoothies for sweet citrus, per label.
- **In the kitchen:** 1 drop replaces a tablespoon of zest in glazes or baked goods, per label.

## Safety

- Food-grade Vitality oil for internal use per label directions — start with 1 drop and keep out of reach of children.


_Educational reference only — not medical advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease._