METHOD FOR PREPARING AN AROMATIC WATER-SOLUBLE PLANT ESSENCE HAVING HIGH ORGANOLEPTIC QUALITY AND TIME STABILITY, AND USES THEREOF IN MISCELLANEOUS BEVERAGES AND COMPOSITIONS

摘要

A method for preparing an aromatic water-soluble plant essence. The method involves preparing a hydro-alcoholic mixture of a raw essential oil having a titre from 20 to under 40 of alcohol, and distilling the mixture with a low-rectification apparatus. The distillate is recovered and the insoluble supernatant phase is removed. An aromatic water-soluble plant essence having high organoleptic quality and time stability can thereby be prepared, particularly from the essential oils of lemons and limes.