Different types of pellatrice equipment are being used and refined today. Pellatrice separate the flavedo from the albedo with a grating or rasping action applied to the surface of the whole fruit. The released oil and flavedo particles are then refined through filtration and centrifuge. The remaining fruit, devoid of the flavedo, goes on to be processed for the juice it contains. Anyone who's peeled a fresh orange will appreciate the refreshing, energizing, yet relaxing familiar aroma of good quality sweet orange oil.
Sweet orange is the ideal wintertime aromatherapy oil.
The aroma is sunny and refreshing but also warm and comforting. Blend orange with lemon or bergamot to heighten its refreshing and inspiring qualities. Or blend orange with neroli, lavender or jasmine to augment its relaxing and restful effects. A combination of spice oils such as cinnamon, clove or allspice will create a warm orange essence, ideal for diffusing with a candle lamp on cold winter evenings. However it's used, the quality of orange essential oil is key to its effectiveness.