Character
The Story of __SOFT_DELETED__repressed
Expression captures aromatic compounds directly from the outer peel of citrus fruits through controlled pressure, preserving volatile top notes that distillation alone cannot replicate.
Heritage
Ancient Mediterranean civilizations practiced elementary expression long before recorded history. Greek and Roman texts describe scenting themselves by rubbing citrus peel directly against skin. Phoenician merchants transported bergamot oil across Mediterranean trade routes by 500 BCE. The gradual mechanization of expression began in 17th century Sicily with the invention of the sfumatrice, a machine combining rasping and pressing functions. French perfumers in Grasse subsequently systematized citrus oil production during the 18th century, establishing regional supply networks that persist today. The modern mecânica expression system, standardized in the 1960s, processes approximately 15,000 tons of bergamot weekly during harvest season.
At a Glance
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Italy
Primary source region
Ingredient Details
Expression
Fresh outer peel (flavedo layer) of citrus fruits
Did You Know
"Citrus expression yields only 0.5% to 1% essential oil by weight from fruit peel."