HE MANDARINE ROUGE BIO

Red mandarin essential oil, in 10 ml format, is extracted from the skin of the mandarin fruit by Brazilian producers. This essential oil offers a captivating scent that evokes the freshness of citrus fruits and moments of sweetness.
Ad Naturam Red Mandarin essential oil comes from a cooperative of organic citrus producers based in Brazil. Founded by 14 producers in the 90s, it now has more than 120 families involved in production. Sustainable and fair practices are at the heart of their actions, guaranteeing products free of pesticides and respectful of the environment. The oil is obtained from fruits harvested in less than 24 hours and extracted by cold pressing, without chemicals. With practices certified by Fairtrade and IBD, the cooperative promotes rural and environmental development while guaranteeing fair relations with producers.

The mandarin tree, a small evergreen tree, generally reaches a height of 4 to 6 meters. What distinguishes its fruits are their bright colors inside, thanks to the presence of anthocyanin pigments.
Mandarins, native to Southeast Asia, have been known for a long time. Its name is inspired by the color of clothing worn by high-ranking officials during the Chinese imperial era, which resembled the color of fruit. It is important to emphasize that the red mandarin and the green mandarin belong to the same species. The differences between these two species lie in the degree of maturity of the fruits at the time of extraction of the essence.
The red tangerine is also closely associated with the celebration of Chinese New Year, where it symbolizes good fortune and prosperity. People appreciate it because of its sweetness and its symbolic meaning during festivities.